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Santa Cruz River Partnership could create Arizona’s first urban wildlife refuge

US Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Tucson, Pima County and Santa Cruz County join forces to safeguard natural and cultural resources.

The Buzz: Arizona's 100-year water supply rule

Adequate water supply is more commonly becoming a concern for new housing developments.

Hobbs signs largest tribal water rights agreement in US history

The settlement is contingent on Congressional approval.

Colorado River states are separated by a ‘giant chasm’ in negotiations

Arizona’s top water official outlined major differences between the states’ ideas about how to cut back on water use.

Environmentalists concerned after protected Mexican wolf dies in Arizona

Up to $103,500 in reward money from state and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations and private individuals, had been pledged for information “that leads to successful prosecution in the case.”

AZ Senate candidate killed in car crash with impaired driver

The deadly accident happened early Friday morning.

Rep. Juan Ciscomani wins reelection to Arizona US House seat

The district runs from Tucson east to the New Mexico state line and includes a stretch of the Arizona-Mexico border.

Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris

A spokesperson for Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes declined to comment on the judge’s recusal.

Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake

Gallego is five-term House member and an Iraq War veteran.

Tucson City Council will revisit permit system for feeding unhoused in public parks

They moved to examine the issue and report back in 60 days.

Arizona enshrines abortion rights, but Trump’s return sparks uncertainty for providers

Arizona's Proposition 139 secures abortion rights, but with Trump’s return, providers brace for renewed challenges and uncertainty.

Settlement with Kroger adds $68.5 million to AZ opioid fund

Agreement also adds reporting requirements to Fry's & Smith's pharmacies.

NPR Election Day live updates

Here's what you need to know, including when polls close

Appeals court says Arizona should release list of voters with unverified citizenship

The court rejected an appeal by Secretary of State Adrian Fontes’ office that sought to reverse the lower court’s order or at least suspend it.

Competition rises in Legislative District 17 race: Democrats looking to flip legislature

Arizona Democrats are making a strong push to flip Legislative District 17, a GOP-favored area, by focusing on independent voters and framing their Republican opponents as too extreme.

State forecast predicts AZ job growth rate to triple national rate

AZ economists see 1.3% growth on average through 2033.

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