Cochise County Sheriff to receive next-gen drone next month
The new drone family will feature advanced technology for law enforcement operations, the first of its kind in the state.
Region
News about Pima County, Tucson, South Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana.
Secrecy around Project Blue prompts calls for NDA limits
Pima County Supervisor Jennifer Allen is calling for limits on NDAs after secrecy around the Amazon-backed Project Blue data center left officials and the public without key information on the project’s impact.
RTA board advances $2.7B transportation plan for 2026 vote
The Regional Transportation Authority board has moved a $2.7 billion draft plan to Pima County supervisors, which, if approved by voters in March 2026, will fund roads, transit, safety, and environmental projects including wildlife crossings.
Pima County to pay $816K for Spanish Trail Motel
Pima County will pay $816,000 to buy the long-blighted Spanish Trail Motel from Brian Bowers, with the sale expected to end South Tucson’s lawsuit and require him to clear asbestos and demolish the buildings before transfer.
Pima County to buy troubled South Tucson motel
Pima County is considering buying the Spanish Trail Motel, a move that could resolve South Tucson’s lawsuit against landlord Brian Bowers over fires, crime, and lingering asbestos at the property.
Federal cuts threaten HIV care across Southern Arizona
Cuts to the Ryan White Program and other federal funding are forcing SAAF and its partners to reduce essential HIV services, threatening care and support for low-income clients in southern Arizona.
Volunteers tackle trash and trouble in South Tucson
Volunteers with Casa Maria and Barrio Restoration patrol and clean South Tucson streets twice a week, connecting residents with resources and keeping an eye on the community.
South Tucson weighs $1 million Pascua Yaqui gift
South Tucson received a $1 million gift from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and will hold a community meeting to decide how to allocate the funds to improve public safety.
Project Blue not dead yet, Tucson officials warn
Despite the Tucson City Council’s vote to block annexation, officials and community members say Amazon’s controversial Project Blue data center could still be built elsewhere in the region.