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A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

18.4 Percent of Tucson Mortgages Cosigned by a Second Party

Practice is on the rise in Tucson, but still below national average.
Students on the University of Arizona campus protest President Trump's announcement in September 2017 that the DACA program would be phased out.

DACA Phase Out, Now What?

People with deferred deportation status are wondering what to do.
Opioid-related deaths are on the rise in Arizona.

Arizona Releases Plan to Fight Opioid Epidemic

A Department of Health Services report outlines 12 actions to fight the opioid crisis.
Perla Rojas (left) and Ana Mendoza (center) were among the DACA recipients who gathered on the University of Arizona mall Tuesday afternoon.

UA's DACA Students Rally After Trump Ends Program

Students and supporters gathered in a show of solidarity for those whose legal status is now in limbo.
A rally at Tucson City Hall in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Sept. 5, 2017.

End to DACA Announced, Raising Questions for Immigrants

Southern Arizona's congressional delegation says Congress must pass immigration reform.

'Mini-Spike' in AZ Gas Prices After Hurricane Harvey Expected to Pass Quickly

An industry analyst says a significant rise isn't expected, and prices should return to normal by the end of the month.
A man rests in the shade on a hot day in Tucson.

Dry, Hot August Follows Record-Setting July Rain

Weather Service meteorologist says storms become less frequent in September, unless a large Pacific storm hits.
Cars travel on the Catalina Highway.

AAA: Arizonans Will Take to the Road, Nature Labor Day Weekend

Survey notes that the holiday is a popular travel time for couples, not families.
A fire tower burned by the Frye Fire in 2017.

Looking Back on Fire Season in Arizona, and Places Touched by the Flames

Wildfire activity rose statewide, and Southern Arizona was home to some of the state's largest fires.
The five-day outlook shows a strong chance that a cyclone will form of the Baja Peninsula by the end of the week, possibly bringing storms to Southern Arizona.

Large Pacific Storm Could Bring Heavy Rain to Southern Arizona

Storm forming south of the Baja Peninsula has strong chance of becoming a cyclone.
From left, Sun Corridor CEO Joe Snell, Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, TuSimple CTO Xiaodi Hou, Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson and Sun Corridor Board Chair and UNS Energy CEO Dave Hutchens cut the ribbon at a media event introducing TuSimple's Tucson office.

Chinese Company to Test Driverless Trucks in Tucson

TuSimple hopes to complete its pilot run by the end of next year.
A home for sale in the Sam Hughes neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona.

Coming up for Air: Homeowner Equity on the Rise in Tucson

The number of equity-rich homeowners is up, and 'underwater' homes are down.
Newspaper classified listings.

Arizona Unemployment Stays Flat; Wages Up

Seasonal job shedding continues from June, while hourly earnings are on the rise.
A migrant worker for G Farms checks watermelons.

Hispanic Chamber: Immigration Bill Could Hurt Local Economy

Changes with the RAISE Act could lower the area's access to workers who fill manual labor jobs.

Tucson Housing Market Enters Seasonal Slowdown Strong

Indicators take month-to-month dive, but are up year-to-year.
City sales tax proposal would add a half-cent to every dollar of retail purchases.

Get Ready for the Real Test for New Labor Laws, Business Leaders Say

Business owners will get their first taste of how paid sick leave and minimum wage affect businesses during peak season.

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