Ocean & Space
Learn about UA scientists in the Southern Ocean measuring climate change; and celebrating the past and future of space exploration at Spacefest X.
TUSD moves closer toward approving new sex education curriculum
The district's sex ed policies have not been updated since 2006.
TPD chief says sanctuary initiative threatens major investigations
One of the writers of the initiative says interagency cooperation will not be affected.
Mental illness not a factor in mass violence, group says
The mentally ill are far more likely to injure themselves than to harm others, says NAMI of Southern Arizona.
"Wise Bodies, Beautiful Elders" - photographer Jade Beall confronts ageism in the raw.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The facts regarding mental illness and gun violence; and mushroom hunters go on a monsoon quest.
TEP firing up new engines to integrate more renewable power
The utility is adding more renewables, but some say not fast enough.
County puts off vote to raise tobacco age to 21
The delay caused the city to postpone its vote, and council members say they may try to pass an ordinance on their own.
Teacher vacancies hit a new low in Tucson Unified School District
The district says vacancies are now down to fewer than one per school.
Food bank teaches nutrition and effective food shopping
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona trains families to save money and eat nutritiously.
Arizona Spotlight for August 1st, 2019
Looking back at a 1979 radioactive contamination in Tucson, and citizens working together; exploring the history of Harvey Houses in Arizona; and a couple finds common ground with "One Small Step".
Arizona files suit against family behind OxyContin
The suit alleges the family made it more difficult for parties suing it to get money.
Arizona sees nearly 50,000 new voters in last four months
The report says the state currently has 3.8 million active, registered voters.
Ozone goes over EPA standard in Pima County for first time this year
The county has breached the federal levels 22 times since 2013. Maricopa County has exceeded the standard 20 times this year.
Trump signs Sinema bill to protect vets from predatory mortgages
The new law targets the period before certain VA loans can be resold.
Lost pelican lands in Tucson
The seabird is being treated by wildlife specialists.
