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.