Tucson takes step toward raising tobacco age within city
Members debated the merits of the city-only proposal, and some voiced concern over potential state preemption.
Archive Tucson: Growing up next to the university
Georgiana Boyer talks creepy taxidermy and more, sharing stories from her childhood in the '30s and '40s.
Ballots are on their way to voters in Tucson
Tucsonans will choose a new mayor and vote on a sanctuary city initiative.
"Everyone has a coming-of-gender story." - Jacob Tobia
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson Modernism Week honors the legacy of architect Judith Chafee; and three films that expose realities of the immigrant experience.
Tucson to discuss tougher tobacco ordinance after failed effort with county
The city-only version comes three weeks after county supervisors killed a cooperative plan to raise the smoking age.
Tucson government doesn't fare well in healthy food availability, group says
CityHealth says Tucson should offer more nutritional options in its facilities.
TUSD begins search to replace resigning board member
Mark Stegeman's replacement will serve through the end of 2020.
TUSD governing board member Mark Stegeman resigns
He says radical reform is needed for the district.
TUSD sees improvement in student retention
Fewer students left the district in 2019 than the previous year.
Tucson mayoral candidates discuss economy, climate change, roads
We invited the three candidates in for a joint conversation on issues facing the city.
Exploring the future through the past: Tucson's Sunshine Mile.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A preview of Film Fest Tucson 2019, and how one woman's dream of helping wildlife is making a big difference in the Sonoran Desert.
Tucson cutting, but not canceling, recycling pickup
The curbside recycling service will be reduced to every other week, and the city expects to save $1.4 million a year.
Sewer repairs around Tucson to impact traffic
The majority of the repairs will last from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5, but some projects will finish up in November.
TUSD receives largest donation of clothes for students and families
800 boxes of brand-new clothes were donated for distribution to students.
City of Tucson seeks input on bike boulevard projects
Staffers from the city's Department of Transportation will be holding multiple events to generate design ideas.
