Resettlement agencies warn admissions system is dismantled, despite court orders
When Trump abruptly ended the Refugee Resettlement Program, newly arrived families in Tucson and across the U.S. were left stranded—along with vetted refugees abroad. Three months later, despite court rulings, the system to bring them may no longer exist.
“Adulting 101” class helps Pima County inmates rebuild after jail
Freedom Management classes focus on life skills and personal responsibility for the justice-involved.
As immigration enforcement intensifies, Tucson families are separated
While the Trump administration is ramping up immigration enforcement, families of U.S. citizens in Tucson are among those being split, including one man separated from his wife and son, despite following all the steps to legally stay in the country.
School thrift store supplies free support and valuable hope
Badger Closet at Tucson High Magnet School began a couple of years ago.
Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze
Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.
BLM opens Environmental Assessment for Copper Creek Mine Project to public comment
Located in Arizona’s rugged Sky Islands, the proposed copper mine could impact ecosystem and water resources.
Ciscomani says maintaining Medicaid and Pell Grants for "truly vulnerable population" among top priorities
Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani reiterated Tuesday that he does not support cuts to Medicaid for people such as disabled individuals or single moms, despite budget vote that could lead to significant cuts to social programs.
Mental illness put Pat Grenier in crisis. The system put him in jail
Navigating inadequate public healthcare, court, and incarceration systems exposes Pima County's heavy reliance on punitive measures for individuals with mental illness, highlighting the systemic failure to provide proper care and support.
Deportations down despite increased border enforcement in Trump's first month back in office
Despite personnel surges and resources mobilized to both sides of the border, deportation numbers have actually dropped during Donald Trump’s first month back in office.
100 years of Rodeo: La Fiesta de los Vaqueros marks a century in Tucson
Step into the arena: an audio postcard from the centennial celebration.
Harvesting Fruit for Better Health, Understanding and Friendships
Iskashitaa Refugee Network volunteers glean grapefruit, oranges and other fruit from Tucson-area trees
'It was the very beginning of my career': National Park Service layoffs impact Southern Arizona
National park job cuts spark concerns over conservation, tourism and the future of public lands.
Meet your feisty neighborhood felines in the Tucson area
Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are surviving and flourishing in urban settings, despite real challenges.
The debate over Tucson’s special springtime tax election
Proposition 414 seeks to raise city sales tax from 8.7% to 9.2% in July.
Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Food, and Friends
International visitors flock to Tucson for the annual shiny shows.
