Rio Nuevo approves new budget despite fiscal concerns
The Rio Nuevo board approved its 2026 budget while facing questions about deficit spending and how to prioritize nearly $19 million in recent project commitments.
Sinex campaigns in Ward 6 on fairness, election reform
James Sinex is running for Tucson’s Ward 6 City Council seat with a focus on fairness, election reform and innovative ideas like tax-free solar power.
Sunnyside voters to decide on $120M bond measure
Sunnyside Unified School District is preparing for a 2025 bond election that would fund safety improvements and facility upgrades, costing homeowners about $100 per $100,000 of assessed property value annually.
Ward 5 candidates tackle power, housing and more at forum
Ward 5 City Council candidates Selina Barajas and Chris Elsner shared their views on public power, development, sustainability and homelessness during a League of Women Voters forum ahead of ballots being mailed this week.
Healing, heritage and activism at Tucson’s Yolia Botánica
Guadalupe Tineo turned her journey through trauma, migration and healing into Yolia Botánica, a Tucson sanctuary where marginalized communities can reclaim identity, find peace and build collective power.
Oro Valley OKs $151M budget with flat spending, staff raises
Oro Valley approved a $151 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, holding operational spending flat while investing in capital projects and employee raises.
Few spots remaining for Tucson candidate meet-and-greet
Early voting starts this Wednesday, and with election season in full swing, Tucson voters have a new way to connect directly with City Council candidates before heading to the polls. Tucson Spotlight and Arizona Luminaria are co-hosting a City Council Candidate Meet-and-Greet on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.
Transit advocates push for free fares, regional rail
At a public forum on Fourth Avenue, Tucson transit advocates called for maintaining free fares, improving service and expanding regional rail to better serve the community.
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.
Organizaciones sin fines de lucro 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 Condado Pima sobre impacto ambiental de un 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.
Tucson Spotlight named finalist for national journalism award
Tucson Spotlight has been named a finalist for LION Publishers’ New Business of the Year award, recognizing its early impact and commitment to sustainable, community-driven journalism in Southern Arizona.
