News about Pima County, Tucson, South Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana.
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.
Local experts say treating extreme heat like a natural disaster—with coordinated responses and increased public awareness—is key to protecting Arizonans as temperatures rise.
The city of Tucson has launched a four-year summer workshop series through GROW Tucson to help underserved neighborhoods create cooler, greener, and more sustainable communities.
Tucson’s Ward 1 recently completed its third participatory budgeting cycle, empowering residents to decide how to allocate $200,000 toward community-driven projects addressing local needs.
Tucson’s ¡Somos Uno! initiative is advancing efforts to preserve the city’s rich culinary and cultural heritage despite ongoing funding challenges.
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.
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.
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.
Pima County approved a billion-dollar AI data center project amid concerns over its significant water use and environmental impact in the drought-prone region.
