Pima County tourism saw strong rebound in 2021
Report commissioned by local tourism bureau says visitor spending up 77 percent
Where's the new money in the state budget going?
We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year
Real estate, rents continue to climb as housing crunch continues
Prices around Tucson continue to go up, leaving some unable to buy or going through eviction.
Arizona hits record low unemployment, but Tucson lags in jobs recovery
The state also recorded one of the highest quit rates in the country.
Thousands of people return to Southern Arizona for gem shows
The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is attracting national and international crowds.
Raising awareness of aphasia, one stone at a time.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The plans to create a Tucson Gastronomy Collective to celebrate the unique flavors of Tucson; and a 5th grader and her family embark on a road trip from Sheboygan to Tucson.
How gem & mineral dealers are coping with the pandemic's impact.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How "Blax Friday" is building community to help black-owned businesses thrive; Adiba Nelson versus her 11-year-old's "tween 'tude"; and a song from John Coinman.
A look at economic help for Arizonans one year into the pandemic
Despite federal and state aid, many Arizonans are still at risk of going hungry or losing their homes.
Lauren Redniss on "Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West".
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The hidden history of Tucson's Barnum Hill; living with dementia during the pandemic; and a short story read by Aurelie Sheehan.
Casino del Sol closing for the holidays
The casino, along with Casino of the Sun, will be closed from Dec. 7 to Jan. 2.
State of the City: 'Resilient,' according to Mayor Romero
Tucson’s mayor delivers her first State of the City address.
Relocation raises Tucson's profile in fashion industry
WOW Studios is leaving Seattle for downtown Tucson.
Heat, COVID-19 and isolation put mobile home parks at risk
Ten percent of metro Tucsonans live in manufactured housing. But residents there face risks made worse by COVID-19 and record heat.
Tucson mayor and City Council approve city budget, leaving police funding nearly flat
During the public hearing the majority of the speakers asked the council to defund the police and use the money for social services.
How the arts survive challenging times.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Meet the new director of the Arts Foundation for Tucson & Southern Arizona; how the mother & son collaboration "Stories from Home: Covid-19 Addendum" came to be; and fostering creativity in a virtual space.
