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A key in a door lock.

Number of Tucson Homes for Sale Hits Historic Low

Despite inventory being at an all-time low, price growth remains in check.
Walking down the road near the Bear Canyon Trail in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, February 2018.

New Shuttle Service Coming to Sabino Canyon, Replacing 2-Decade Operator

The new operator plans to deploy an all-electric fleet over five years.

Aerospace Company to Close Tucson Facility, Eliminating 413 Jobs

Company Rockwell Collins points to less demand for a certain kind of aircraft seating.
A bill to allow payment in cryptocurrency is working its way through the Arizona Legislature

Arizonans Could Soon be Able to Pay Taxes in Cryptocurrency

A bill to allow cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as payment in the state is working its way through the Legislature.
A farm in Arizona.

Trump Tariffs' Impact Could Reach Agriculture, Arizona Farmer Says

Agriculture industry braces for impact from President Trump's tariff declaration.
A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

Drop in House Flipping May Point to Growth in Home Prices

Investors appear to be buying and holding on to their inventory instead of selling.

Study to Examine Effects of Arizona Recession-Era Health Insurance Cutbacks

UA researchers are investigating how the state tried to deal with Recession budget shortfalls.
The American Eat Company, food court on Tucson's South Side.

South-Side Food Court Aims to Fill Need on Transforming South Side

American Eat Company is one of many projects promising economic growth in the area.
A view of downtown Tucson.

City Council to Consider Renewing Downtown Business Improvement District

Affirmative vote would open a comment period for property owners in the district.
Many scams ask for credit card info.

Call From TEP Threatening to Shut Off Your Power? Might Be a Scam

TEP says customer reports of calls threatening to shut off service without immediate payment doubled in February.
The Flycatcher, 340 E 6th St., is slated to be replaced by apartments and retail.

Fourth Avenue Development Stirs Opposition

Retail and apartments would replace Flycatcher bar at Fourth Avenue and Sixth Street.
A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

Home Prices Continue to Grow at Start of 2018

Housing market remains "hot," pushing prices toward housing bubble highs
A view of downtown Tucson from the west, January 2018.

Tucson Mulls Easing Water-Infrastructure Costs to Draw Industry

The money would be "reprioritized" from funds set aside for capital projects, official says.
An artists' rendering of what a plaza built around the bungalows could look like.

Rio Nuevo Wants to Use Broadway Properties Swept Up by Widening Project

Project would include new parking, relocating historic bungalows and changes to Solot Plaza.
C-130s at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.

Federal Budget Deal Could Benefit Tucson's Economy

A deal that brings an end to sequestration cuts in defense could have a positive impact on Tucson's financial health.
Looking toward Mexico at a border crossing in Nogales.

US Trade Deficit With Mexico Increases 10 Percent

Some economists say it may be a sign of consumer confidence; Trump has vowed to reverse it.

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