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Report: Tucson Lacks Policies to Improve Citizen Health

CityHealth says Tucson is deficient in 7 of the 9 policies authors think can keep a population healthy.
A new house.

Housing Sales Up in Tucson, But Inventory Remains Low

Tucson's residential real estate market is going strong, but numbers affect affordability.
VITA tax preparers help their first round of taxpayers for the evening.

Tucsonans Find Help Filing Their Taxes from Volunteers

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program helps low-to-moderate income taxpayers prepare returns each year.
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in Arizona, 2016.

Government Takes Nibble out of Cattle Grazing Fees

Some in Arizona welcome the decrease, while others don't foresee a big impact.
Detour signs at a road construction project.

2-Year Closure of Ina at I-10 Starts Wednesday

Intersection will be rebuilt to allow road to pass over freeway and nearby rail line.

Trade Tops Mexican Senators' Agenda on Arizona Visit

Meeting in Phoenix Friday and Saturday with Tucson, Phoenix mayors, immigrants.
Then-Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly in March 2014 discussing developments in his command's efforts to stem the flow of drugs from South and Central America.

Homeland Security Chief to Visit Southern Arizona Border This Week

Secretary Kelly tells a House committee he'll visit to talk with local law enforcement.

Caution Over U.S. House Committee Hearing on Border Security

Border safety tops Homeland Security Committee agenda Tuesday.
Workers install solar panels on a rooftop.

Hearing Wednesday on TEP's Proposed $8 Rate Increase

Vote on residential rates, discussion of solar rates due at commission meeting.
Detour signs at a road construction project.

App Aims to Soften 2-Year Road Closure for Marana Residents, Businesses

Designed to keep residents informed on the project and spread word for affected businesses.
A key in a door lock.

Tucson Real Estate Will See Years of Growth, Analyst Says

Rising mortgage rates no cause for concern so long as economic recovery continues.
Somali Refugee Women entering the offices of the International Rescue Committee in Tucson.

Banning Vetted Refugees Puts Them In Harm's Way, Advocate Says

Lives can be lost if they are blocked from coming to the U.S. despite receiving prior approval.
Chuck Phelan uses an XRF gun to test a home's door jamb for traces of lead. Homes are considered positive for lead if they test at a level of one milligram of lead per square centimeter.

City Program Works to Limit Children's Exposure to Lead

Federal grant pays for lead testing, abatement at low-income family's homes.
The federal building in downtown Tucson.

Southern Arizona Immigration Lawyers 'Ready to Pounce' Following Executive Orders

News came as they were gathered for an annual meeting.
Overlooking the Tucson city skyline at night.

Tucson Officials Ready Themselves for 'Sanctuary' Fight

$100M in federal funds could be at stake for the city.
The floor of the Tucson Convention Center during the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.

Tucson's Winter Visitor Season Peaks with Gem Shows

Forty events, vendors from around the globe expected to attract thousands.

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