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The Tucson Unified School District voted to fund a student-written Climate Action Plan—hailed as the most comprehensive in the nation—that aims to make its schools net-zero and fully sustainable by 2040.
Roberts-Naylor K-8 has renamed its library in honor of longtime volunteer Eva Lugo, recognizing her more than 50 years of service to students and staff.
Four Democrats and one Republican are competing for Tucson City Council’s Ward 6 seat, focusing on issues such as public safety, housing, transportation and sustainability ahead of the August primary.
Experts warn that declining birth rates, an aging population, and expanded school choice programs could lead to long-term enrollment declines in Tucson Unified School District.
Tucson’s Rio Nuevo district has revitalized downtown with new businesses and development, but longtime residents and business owners are calling for more balance and community engagement.
Regenerative agriculture is transforming the craft beer industry by promoting soil health, sustainability, and collaboration between farmers and brewers.
Experts at the TenWest conference emphasized the need for climate-resilient crops, water conservation, and local food production to help Tucson adapt to a hotter, wetter future.
The Rio Nuevo board reviewed plans for a new downtown hotel, a patio expansion at Elliot’s on Congress, and a new Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers location at Park Place Mall.
Ph.D. students at the University of Arizona face uncertainty after a Trump administration executive order threatens $40 million in annual NIH research funding and caps indirect costs.
