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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.
Two new food halls are planned for downtown Tucson and the Sunshine Mile, with developers working to address funding and parking challenges.
Tucson voters are divided over Proposition 414, a proposed half-cent sales tax increase aimed at funding public safety, affordable housing, and community resilience initiatives.
