The world outside, during the pandemic
As humans hunker down, life continues outside our homes.
Arizona Legislature plan to end session hits roadblock
Legislative work was put on hold in March due to the novel coronavirus.
Border residents: Border Patrol agents not wearing protective gear at checkpoints
The agency says front-line agents are provided with masks, but federal guidelines don't require them.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 6
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: ADHS asks researchers to stop modeling, plasma donor, and more.
For students without internet access, the pandemic hits harder
As much of daily life goes online, the pandemic is shining a light on the digital divide for the 350,000 Arizona families without internet.
'Ireland stands with you': Navajo Nation GoFundMe gets many international donations
Millions in donations have come to the Navajo Nation both through the government as well as a GoFundMe page.
As blood donations fell, FDA eased rules to roll up a sleeve and give
An agency official says the coronavirus pandemic accelerated the implementation of changes that were already in the works.
Senate candidates stake out financial strongholds in Arizona
The candidates pulled in a combined $10 million in campaign contributions, while Mark Kelly outraised Martha McSally on a day-to-day basis.
COVID-19 survivor seeks to help others by donating plasma
Blood plasma donations can help doctors identify antibodies.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 5
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Trump visits Phoenix, media sues for nursing home data.
Federal government releases delayed coronavirus relief funds to tribes
A lawsuit that questioned what entities qualified as tribal governments delayed the roll out of money from the CARES Act.
First weekend 'testing blitz' numbers fall short for Pima County
The county administrator says a COVID-19 testing push that started over the weekend was "not ... what was anticipated."
Watchdogs scramble to keep up with COVID-19 scams, fraud
Groups say scammers are getting creative about spreading false information, like fake, miracle COVID-19 cures.
Presidential campaigns nearly tied in Arizona fundraising
Trump and Biden have collected a combined $1.3 million in the Grand Canyon State
COVID-19 cases increase among Sonoran frontline workers
More than a third of Sonora's confirmed cases are health care workers.
