Arizona-based Solar Firm Draws Drinking Water From Air
Says Southwestern skies contain enough water vapor to provide private supply
Tropical Storm Bud Likely to End Area's Dry Streak of 100+ Days
The storm is traveling up the Gulf of California, and outer bands are expected to bring rain in the coming days.
CAP Walks Away From Mohave County Land Deal
Communities along the Colorado River had protested the deal over many months.
Ex-Arizona Regulator Charged With Bribery Heads to Trial
Gary Pierce and three others dispute the allegations in the influence-peddling case.
Pulling Back the Curtain on "Oaf"
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Conserving water today to prevent a crisis in two years; Tucson readers share their best-loved novels for "The Great American Read"; the harmonious sounds created by Tibetan singing bowls.
Students Celebrate Santa Cruz River with Poems and Art
Pima County's Living River of Words contest inspired by visits to flowing river.
Lifeblood of the Desert: Restoration Brings New Life to Santa Cruz River
The river has supported four millennia of agriculture and growth in Tucson.
Feral Cats Make List of Invasive Species in the West
Salt Cedars, mussels and crayfish among the less cuddly pests listed.
Dry, Hot Winter Ending, Southwest Faces Dry, Hot Spring
Continued arid conditions forecasted by NOAA for the entire Southern Arizona, increasing fire risk.
'Where the Water Goes': David Owen Looks at the Past, Present & Future of the Colorado River
Also on Arizona Spotlight: members of Tucson's black community share and contrast their experiences; author Victor Shamas explores 'Deep Creativity'.
Bill Would Force Financial Transparency on Hydroelectric Power Group
The measure is co-sponsored by all but one member of Arizona's delegation.
Endangered Gila Topminnow Returns to Santa Cruz
Tiny native fish may have been brought downstream by monsoon floods.
Decades-Long Dispute Over Arizona Tribe's Water Rights May Soon Be Resolved
Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake have introduced a bill to allocate Colorado River water to the tribe and pay for construction of delivery infrastructure.
Groups Sue Forest Service Over Rosemont Copper Mine Decision
Environmental groups say Coronado NF Supervisor's Record of Decision came prematurely.
The Mysterious, Mystical Sound of Gamelan
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Water conservation vs. water crisis; what is it like to be a clown in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?; and Chris Dashiell on the unnerving 1968 film "Targets".
