Small Gains in AIMS Scores, School Grades
Superintendent: 'Arizona's schools are improving ... over 300 schools improved a letter grade over last year.'
Moms Demand Gun Control on Public Transportation
Members of an organization protested Wednesday against allowing weapons on Tucson city transit.
Suspect Charged in Saguaro National Park Vandalism
16-year-old boy alleged to have spray-painted graffiti on 11 saguaros, other spots in May.
Clean Water Agreement, Through Congress, Signed for AZ Tribe
Under $200M federal allocation, White Mountain Apaches will get 'clean water for another 100 years.'
College Student Poverty Rate Higher Than Average
Census Bureau says in AZ, 46.9% of those not living with relatives are below federal threshold.
Feds Hold Jaguar Sanctuary Meeting
Public invited to Sierra Vista gathering Tuesday; state game officials oppose plan to set aside 1,300 sq. miles.
UA Mineral Museum Receives Its Largest Donation Ever
The collection will help create database used for non-destructive sampling technology.
Obama, McCain: Odd Couple Seeking Results
Rare Washington partnership has worked on immigration reform, gun-purchase background checks, more.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, July 26, 2013
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president, former chairman of Pima County Dem. Party, former state lawmaker discuss DREAMers, state healthcare, Sen. McCain.
Testing for Common Core Standards May Double Cost
Multiple-choice AIMS ends next year; replacement exam will measure right answer and how students get to it.
Creativity Can Unify Communities
A look into 'placemaking," a concept that believes art can create a sense of belonging in a community.
Steampunks' Invasion of Old Tucson
A three-day event for enthusiasts of the sci-fi culture genre.
Gasoline Prices on Rise Around AZ
Statewide average up 3 cents to $3.57 in a week; Tucson lowest at $3.40, Flagstaff highest at $3.75.
AZ Nature Festivals Can Boost Local Economy
Birding events in Tucson, Sierra Vista attract visitors from around the state and country.
Tucson Buying More Solar Power from TEP
Corporation Commission vote allows city government to expand from 4% renewable energy to 10%.
