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With many activities restricted during the pandemic, many find themselves observing the natural world more intensely.

The world outside, during the pandemic

May 8, 2020 As humans hunker down, life continues outside our homes.
Gov. Doug Ducey delivers an update on Arizona's COVID-19 restrictions, April 29, 2020, in this still image from a live video.

Arizona still at home, but taking first steps toward reopening

May 1, 2020 As the stay-at-home order continues, elected officials and medical professionals consider what it will take to reopen the state.
$20 bills, USD.

Economic uncertainty continues during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 24, 2020 Even with federal relief, many people and businesses are still struggling financially.
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Depression, anxiety, abuse continue during the pandemic, but so do help groups

Apr 17, 2020 The coronavirus has exacerbated existing challenges for some, but there are groups and resources that can help.
A closed sign at a business on Tucson's Fourth Avenue in March, 2020.

Economic resources for Arizonans impacted by coronavirus

Apr 10, 2020 Government agencies are working to help lessen the economic hit of COVID-19.
A view of downtown Tucson from Stone Avenue, March 30.

Adapting to life under social distancing

Apr 3, 2020 Plus, answers to listeners' COVID-19 questions, food bank use doubles, weddings rescheduled, and a reminder about library resources.
Fourth Avenue, an important commercial and entertainment hub in Tucson, is quiet on Sunday, March 22.

A community responding to COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020 The coronavirus has already impacted Southern Arizona in many ways, but people are finding ways to adapt.
An A-10 Thunderbolt II flying for a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, May 2017.

Noise pollution in Arizona

Mar 20, 2020 From the skies and on the ground, constant noise can come with serious health risks.
A Centers for Disease Control image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Prepping for the impact of coronavirus in Arizona

Mar 13, 2020 As COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the U.S, we take a look at how our community is preparing.
The Arizona state Capitol on March 3, 2020.

Checking in on the 2020 Arizona Legislature

Mar 5, 2020 The path forward for some legislation is clearer with the session roughly halfway over.
A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

Diversity and desegregation in TUSD

Feb 28, 2020 After decades of legal battles and diversification efforts, the Tucson Unified School District wants to be released from court supervision.
The San Pedro River in late January, 2020.

Groundwater use for Fort Huachuca and the San Pedro River

Feb 21, 2020 A look at the latest legal fight over the groundwater supply shared by Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista and the San Pedro River.
A solar array used by Tucson Electric Power to add renewable energy to the grid, August 2019

The price of clean energy in Arizona

Feb 13, 2020 Utility companies are embracing clean energy plans, but also looking to increase rates for consumers to finance the changes.
A sign indicating a polling place near Fourth Avenue in Tucson, Election Day, Nov. 7, 2018.

Ensuring security in Arizona elections

Feb 6, 2020 County and state election officials discuss how they're working to combat misinformation and interference in the 2020 race.
University of Arizona sophomore Kyle Kline speaks to a crowd gathered at a climate strike protest at El Presidio Park in Tucson on Sept. 20, 2019.

Young activists press for action on climate change

Jan 31, 2020 Inexperience and age aren't stopping young people in Arizona and around the world from demanding action.
Model missiles on display during a ribbon cutting event at Raytheon Missile Systems in May 2018.

Raytheon's growth and future in Tucson

Jan 24, 2020 Also, a security expert discusses the missile-maker's role in the defense industry.

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