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Episode 167: Reviewing 2017

A look at the stories we covered in 2017, and what stories will continue to resonate in 2018.
An Red Squirrel eats a pine cone on Mount Graham, Dec. 5 2017.

Episode 166: Nurturing Mt. Graham's Red Squirrel Population after the Frye Fire

Also, the WWII black officers club at Fort Huachuca, an open office downtown, Tugo bike share and a new bishop for Tucson.
Unemployment in Arizona is generally higher than the national average.

Episode 165: How Does Tucson Unemployment Compare to Arizona's?

Also, a discussion with Rep. Grijalva about tax reform and CHIP funding.
Sunset at the Biosphere 2 science and research facility north of Tucson

Episode 164: Understanding Climate Change at Biosphere 2

Researchers use the facility to examine Earth-systems science in large scale.
Elementary students at a playground.

Episode 163: Analyzing Election Results

Journalists break down voters' decisions, plus Tucson Unified Superintendent reacts to results, and visiting a homeless veteran.
Dancers at the All Souls Procession in Tucson.

Episode 162: All Souls Returns to Tucson

Also, A-F school letter grades, a birthday for a cemetery, and a trip to the boneyard.
University of Arizona students prepare "A" Mountain for a homecoming tradition.

Episode 161: A Trip to Tucson's West Side

Big changes have been happening on the other side of the Santa Cruz River, with more to come.
Giraffes at the Reid Park Zoo.

Episode 160: Schools to Zoos — What's On the Ballot

A look at the initiatives up for approval; and the reintroduction of prairie dogs in Arizona grasslands.
The historic courthouse in downtown Tucson.

Episode 159: Tucson Nears Vote for City Council Seats

Also, the January 8th Memorial Foundation is making a final fundraising push to start construction.
Coral at Biosphere 2.

Episode 157: A Gift Gives Biosphere 2 Another Decade

Also, zooming out on the tourism industry, and the opening of a new hotel downtown.
The Pima County Alternative Community Engagement Services (ACES) Center.

Episode 156: Working To Keep Teens Out of Lockup

Also, upgrades to wastewater facilities, an Oro Valley tax to develop a park, and the Kino Sports Complex.
Rani Olson, right, works to raise food literacy in Tucson's schools.

Episode 155: Getting Healthy Food into Tucson Schools

Also, a landmark designation for Barrio Viejo, a device offering hope to those with macular degeneration, and a changing downtown.

Episode 154: Tucson Helps Harvey Victims

Plus, a visit to a research site on Tumamoc Hill, and a city decision about guns seized in investigations.
Make Way for Books aims to improve access to high-quality early-childhood education.

Episode 153: Mentoring and Caring For Tucson's Kids

Exploring the different organizations and efforts working to serve youth in Southern Arizona.
Students have returned to Tucson for the start of class at the University of Arizona.

Episode 152: The Return of Students, and a Lively Events Calendar

The UA has a new president. See what's new as the school year gets started.
More than 2,000 people marched in Tucson Sunday in reaction to violent events at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virgina.

Episode 151: Confronting Racism in Tucson After Charlottesville

Also, rediscovering "Woman-Ochre, conversing with an 'umbraphile,' and memorializing lives taken by Mexico's drug violence.

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