More Arizona Pima County News Stories

Gov. Ducey: COVID-19 cases rising, hospitals still have capacity

The governor pushed back on questions about state tools to limit spread even as case counts rise dramatically.

Pusch Ridge burns near Oro Valley

The lightning-caused fire began Friday night.

Groups say border wall construction threatens biodiversity of Arizona sky islands

Conservation groups say the animals rely on the ranges to travel between habitats in the U.S. and Mexico.

New Pima regulations under scrutiny

AG Brnovich to rule on challenge by three Republican lawmakers

Arizona enters second weekend of COVID-19 'testing blitz'

Pima County's numbers for the increased testing effort came in below expectations last week.

Continued wall construction puts border residents on edge amid COVID-19 pandemic

Residents of small border communities say construction workers don't practice safe social distancing on or off the job

State map showing coronavirus cases by ZIP 'pretty much meaningless,' Pima County Health director says

Bob England says the map mostly shows where some limited groups have been tested, not the spread of the virus.

County Supervisor Richard ElĂ­as dies

The long-time local official died early Saturday morning.

Pima County resident diagnosed with 'presumptive' COVID-19

The person traveled to an area with community spread of the new coronavirus, according to a release.

Project links river parks on Pima County Loop

Pedestrian bridges were just one part of the project to reinforce riverbanks to protect a gravel pit and I-10.

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.

Vail high school students make an early jump to college

Collaboration with Pima Community College builds a bridge to the future.

Pima County wants public input on smoking age

The proposal would raise the age to purchase tobacco to 21, including vaping e-cigarettes.

TUSD moves closer toward approving new sex education curriculum

The district's sex ed policies have not been updated since 2006.

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