Barajas champions community needs in Ward 5
Selina Barajas, a lifelong Tucsonan and urban planner, is running for Ward 5 City Council to address environmental justice, affordable housing, and economic development in her Southside community.
PACC seeks volunteers to calm shelter dogs on Fourth of July
Pima Animal Care Center is hosting a Fourth of July reading event to help soothe shelter dogs stressed by fireworks while offering foster incentives and free microchipping to prepare for the holiday influx.
Tucson groups rally to save clean energy credits
Community members in Tucson gathered to oppose proposed federal rollbacks to clean energy tax credits, citing risks to public health, household costs and local jobs.
ONGs se unen contra recortes propuestos a fondos federales
Los recortes propuestos al presupuesto federal en el próximo presupuesto federal han generado preocupación y críticas entre las organizaciones sin fines de lucro de Tucson que brindan servicios esenciales a las comunidades del sur de Arizona.
Three Southern Arizona teens make 18 Under 18 list
Three Southern Arizona students were named to Junior Achievement’s 18 Under 18 for their leadership and community impact.
Ward 3 candidates clash over community concerns
Ward 3 candidates Janet Wittenbraker, Sadie Shaw and Kevin Dahl debated key local issues including accessibility, immigration, and homelessness at a recent community forum.
Alarma en Pima por impacto ambiental de centro de datos
Pima County aprobó un proyecto de centro de datos de IA de mil millones de dólares, a pesar de la preocupación por su significativo consumo de agua y su impacto ambiental en una región propensa a sequías.
UA faces backlash over Native representation
UA faculty and students are calling for the removal of Native American Initiatives director Tessa Dysart, citing concerns over her appointment, qualifications, and treatment of Indigenous students.
Tucson nonprofits unify against proposed federal funding cuts
Proposed funding cuts in the upcoming federal budget have drawn concern and criticism from Tucson nonprofits who provide esssential services to communities across Southern Arizona.