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The Indian Health Service named Dr. Loretta Christensen the agency's new chief medical officer in July 2021. Previously, she was the chief medical officer of the Navajo IHS Service Area from 2017-2021.

Navajo doctor named Indian Health Service's chief medical officer

For the last several years, Dr. Loretta Christensen been one of IHS' leaders in the Navajo Nation.

More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

Tenants' struggles are high rent, aid slowdown

Federal freeze on most evictions scheduled to expire Saturday

Northern Arizona University track star Luis Grijalva is representing Guatemala in the Olympics.

Arizona DACA recipient headed for the Olympics

Northern Arizona University track star Luis Grijalva came from Guatemala when he was 1-year-old

A line of people wait to check in at the Tucson Police Department's Active Killer Preparedness Training on July 26,2021. The trainings are mandatory for city employees but are also offered to the public.

Tucson Police resume active killer trainings after pandemic pause

Plus, Arizona Daily Star reporter Caitlin Schmidt discusses the events that led up to a mass shooting on July 18.

A TUSD student receives a vaccine at an immunization clinic at Catalina High School on July 27, 2021.

TUSD's COVID mitigation, active shooter training, record rainfall

Plus, how to encourage mask wearing among children.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said the "Stay home, stay safe" message from the tribal government guarantees that businesses in the nation have the "the safest environment" compared to those outside its tribal lands during the pandemic.

Arizona reports 1,965 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths

Number of new cases is most reported in a single day since March

This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

COVID-19 top cause of death in Sonora in 2020

Virus was the cause of more than 6,000 deaths in the state

A teacher and students all wear masks while in the classroom at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

Study: Arizona didn't see exodus of teachers during pandemic

Fewer teachers in district schools, more at charter and online schools

Canada del Oro wash looking east from the bridge on La Cholla during Monsoon 2021.

July was wettest on record for Tucson

Drought persists but recent rain has impact across Arizona

Auditors examine ballots in Maricopa County vote audit

Trump supporters raise $5.7M for Arizona election audit

The money from pro-Trump groups dwarfs the $150,000 contributed by the Arizona Senate

A Centers for Disease Control image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Mayor says masks will be required in Tucson city buildings

Romero cites new guidance from CDC amid growing caseload

Amtrak's Southwest Chief near Keota, N.M.

Leaders push for Phoenix-Tucson train service

Amtrak route is part of infrastructure proposal.

ADHS Director Cara Christ speaking at an online press conference Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.

Top Arizona health official stepping down

Dr. Cara Christ, public face of state's pandemic response, leaving Dept. of Health Services

A sign outside of the University of Arizona bookstore reminds visitors that masks are required to enter.

Health officials urge vaccinated in some areas to mask up again

New CDC guidelines apply to Pima County, most of Arizona

Continued political mayhem could drive voters into the independent column ahead of the 2022 midterm election.

Political spotlight pushes Arizona voters into independents

The number of people who do not prefer either major party is growing.

Member of the Navajo Nation retrieving clean, drinking water at the local well during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newly introduced bill aims to increase access to clean water in tribal lands

If passed, the bill could provide billions across a variety of federal programs to improve water infrastructure and operation.

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