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A man rests in the shade on a hot day in Tucson.

Hot Summer Could Mean Strong Monsoon

Hotter-than-normal June expected to usher in average or above-average rain season.
A fire truck returns after responding to the Frye Fire in the Pinaleño Mountains, 2017.

Dry Weather Pushing Tucson Area to Peak Wildfire Season

Lack of moisture, high temperatures and windy days make for prime fire conditions.
The tram at Sabino Canyon, 2011 (CC BY 2.0).

Public-Private Partnership Submits Proposal for Sabino Canyon Tram

The bid includes electric vehicles, electronic payment and shuttle service.

Done With Your Christmas Tree? Treecycle Dropoffs Now Open

Program takes old Christmas trees and turns them into free mulch.
A view above the Santa Rita Mountains from satellite.

Groups Sue Forest Service Over Rosemont Copper Mine Decision

Environmental groups say Coronado NF Supervisor's Record of Decision came prematurely.
Pima County administration and court buildings in downtown Tucson.

Pima Supervisors Talk Road-Repairs Tax, Back National Carbon Fee

Supes ask that county staff study the feasibility of swapping a property tax to repair roads for a sales tax.
A fallen log on Mt. Lemmon, Coronado National Forest.

Coronado National Forest Offers Permits to Gather Dead Trees for Firewood

Households limited to a single permit, allowing up to two cords of wood to be harvested.
Bicycles on the University of Arizona campus.

Pima County Celebrates Walk and Bike to School Day Friday

Day encourages healthy, environmentally friendly commuting for children.
Workers install solar panels on a rooftop.

Hearings Begin to Determine Rooftop Solar Buyback Rate

Arizona Corporation CCommission staff will spend as much as two weeks in Tucson gathering evidence for the rate case.
Left to right, Mariano Rodriguez and Mike Cease are challenging Steve Kozachik in the Ward 6 race for Tucson City Council in November.

Jobs, Environment and Crime are Key for Ward 6 Candidates

Central Tucson Council race features incumbent Democrat, Republican and Green Party challengers.
The TEP Building in downtown Tucson

TEP to Buy Electricity Generated by Natural Gas from Gila Bend Plant

New deal includes option to buy the unit outright within the next three years.
This century-old saguaro cactus was found damaged by a shotgun.

Park Service Seeking Tips in Saguaro Shooting

Vandals broke multiple laws by shooting a protected plant in a national park.
The entrance to Saguaro National Park east.

National Public Lands Day Brings Chance to Enjoy the Outdoors, Give Back

Federal land managers are looking for volunteers to help with restoration and improvement projects near Tucson.
Site of the proposed Rosemont copper mine, looking west from Highway 83.

Environmental Group Sues Federal Agencies Over Rosemont Copper Approval

Center for Biological Diversity claims US Fish and Wildlife Service did not fully consider impact on endangered species and water.
A view of Tucson from Tumamoc Hill.

Pima County to Get Regular Air-Quality Forecasts

State environmental department to provide a 5-day outlook for the county.
A man rests in the shade on a hot day in Tucson.

Dry, Hot August Follows Record-Setting July Rain

Weather Service meteorologist says storms become less frequent in September, unless a large Pacific storm hits.

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