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Three Democrats face off for Ward 5’s city council seat
Elections

Three Democrats face off for Ward 5’s city council seat

Three Democrats are competing to represent Tucson’s Ward 5 on the City Council, with the winner set to tackle key issues like affordable housing, homelessness and public safety in a race that will be decided in the Aug. 5 primary.

Community leaders unite to tackle housing crisis amid federal cuts
Community

Community leaders unite to tackle housing crisis amid federal cuts

Community leaders, advocates, and public officials gathered at the Primavera Foundation’s housing convening to confront Southern Arizona’s growing homelessness crisis and call for collaborative, community-driven solutions amid looming federal budget cuts.

Friends still hopeful in search for missing UA grad
Schools

Friends still hopeful in search for missing UA grad

Friends, family and colleagues of Patricia Woo, a bright and beloved University of Arizona graduate student, are searching for answers and holding onto hope after her mysterious disappearance on Mount Lemmon last month.

"Agua Para el Pueblo" expande estaciones de agua gratuitas en verano
El Foco de Tucson

"Agua Para el Pueblo" expande estaciones de agua gratuitas en verano

Un proyecto de ayuda mutua de Tucson está ampliando su red de estaciones de agua gratuitas para ayudar a mantener a las personas seguras e hidratadas durante el calor del verano.

Artistas develan mural que conecta luchas por liberación a través de fronteras
El Foco de Tucson

Artistas develan mural que conecta luchas por liberación a través de fronteras

Artistas de Tucson revelan un nuevo mural, "Let it Weave Us", destacando las luchas interconectadas por la liberación en Palestina y la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México a través del arte y el activismo comunitario.

Tucson advocates push to protect Medicaid, SNAP
Community

Tucson advocates push to protect Medicaid, SNAP

At a post–Mother’s Day event in Tucson, advocates, community leaders, and mothers gathered to defend Medicaid and SNAP, emphasizing their vital role in helping Arizona families survive and thrive.

Forum highlights cross-border collaboration on trade, workforce and sustainability
Region

Forum highlights cross-border collaboration on trade, workforce and sustainability

Leaders from Arizona and Sonora gathered in Tucson to strengthen cross-border partnerships on trade, workforce development, and sustainability.

Watch: Spotlight co-founder Schmidt on AZPM's The Press Room
Multimedia

Watch: Spotlight co-founder Schmidt on AZPM's The Press Room

Tucson Spotlight's Caitlin Schmidt joined AZPM’s The Press Room panel to discuss Senator Gallego’s immigration plan, CBP’s policy changes on vulnerable detainees, and Governor Hobbs’ veto of the hospital immigration inquiry bill.

UA climate plan stalls amid shifting priorities and federal DEI restrictions
Schools

UA climate plan stalls amid shifting priorities and federal DEI restrictions

Despite years of development, the University of Arizona’s Climate Action Plan has stalled amid shifting federal policies and administrative priorities, sparking student protests and concerns about the university’s commitment to sustainability.

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