Tucson Spotlight election coverage
Tucson Spotlight is covering the 2026 elections from the ground up: candidates, ballot measures, and what's at stake for Southern Arizona. Find all of our election coverage here.
UA's endowment move comes as Phoenix project struggles
The University of Arizona denies its $70 million endowment transfer is connected to a struggling Phoenix research building's financing, but won't answer key questions about the project's bond status, fundraising, or cost changes.
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Border grant splits Pima County law enforcement
Oro Valley, Marana and Sahuarita continue accepting Operation Stonegarden border security funding even after Tucson and Pima County cut ties with the controversial federal program.
Voluntarios mantienen operativos puntos de agua en el desierto para migrantes
A pesar de que los cruces de migrantes han alcanzado mÃnimos históricos, los voluntarios de Humane Borders continúan manteniendo puntos de agua en el desierto de Sonora, al sur de Tucson, donde más de 100 personas perdieron la vida en el 2025.
AJ Mortazavi set to compete in Iron Chef Tucson finale
Amir Joshua "AJ" Mortazavi of The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery will compete in the July 18 Iron Chef Tucson finale, having earned his spot by winning the Meet the Chefs competition with a Baja-inspired fish taco.
Sun Tran drivers approve deal, avert strike in Tucson
Sun Tran drivers voted to approve a three-year contract with major safety improvements, averting a strike and ending months of negotiations over operator safety and pay.
Lyon busca un escaño en el LD17
La demócrata Holly Lyon, coronel retirada de la Fuerza Aérea, se postula a la Cámara de Representantes de Arizona por el Distrito 17 junto al representante Kevin Volk; sus prioridades incluyen regulación de aguas subterráneas, vivienda asequible y financiación escolar.
Tucson's Piñata Factory closes storefront after 17 years
After 17 years handcrafting custom piñatas in Tucson, the Piñata Factory has closed its North Stone Avenue storefront as online shopping cuts into in-person business.
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