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.
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News about Pima County, Tucson, South Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana.
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.
Fare-free transit to continue in Tucson
The Tucson City Council voted 5–2 on Wednesday to continue offering fare-free public transit, ending efforts to reinstate bus and streetcar fares.
Tucson council blocks Amazon data center after public outcry
The Tucson City Council voted unanimously to halt the annexation tied to Amazon’s proposed Project Blue data center, following widespread public opposition over water and energy concerns.
Ansari blasts GOP budget during Tucson town hall
Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari held a town hall in Tucson to condemn the GOP’s budget bill, highlight its impacts on immigration and healthcare, and urge community action ahead of the 2026 elections.
Marana art committee OKs mural, faces vacancy
Marana’s Public Art Review Committee is moving forward with a new mural project and seeking a replacement for a recently resigned member.
Tucson adds third 'cooltainer' to heat relief network
Tucson has expanded its network of portable “cooltainers” this summer, providing additional relief amid extreme heat warnings.
Tucson residents divided over data center at community meeting
At a heated community meeting, Tucson residents clashed over Project Blue, a proposed data center that raised concerns about water use, environmental impact, and transparency.
Records reveal ongoing asbestos at troubled South Tucson motel
Court records show that the Spanish Trail Motel has contained asbestos since at least 2017 and has continued to deteriorate under repeated fires, prompting a lawsuit from the city of South Tucson seeking its demolition.