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The entrance to Saguaro National Park east.

Saguaro National Park To Raise Entrance Fees

All rates go up $5 on January 1st.
A view of downtown Tucson from the west, January 2018.

Tucson Mulls Easing Water-Infrastructure Costs to Draw Industry

The money would be "reprioritized" from funds set aside for capital projects, official says.
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.
The view of Mel's Bisbee Bodega from Main Street.

Mandatory or Voluntary, Bisbee Community to Keep Bag Ban Alive

Shop owners and residents would prefer not to fight the state in court over mandatory ban.
A view of downtown Bisbee.

Facing Loss of State Funding, Bisbee to Roll Back Bag Ban

Version of resolution being drafted would make the ban voluntary, but reserve the city's right to challenge the state in court.
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.
A sign welcoming visitors to Bisbee, Arizona.

Bisbee Fires Back on Legislator's Challenge to Plastic-Bag Ban

Memorandum claims the law is necessary to uphold another constitutional provision and is not a statewide concern.
Farmed shrimp is a $40 billion industry.

UA Lab Keeps Shrimp Industry Swimming Along

Researchers test and certify seafood for commercial farmers.
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the nation.

Parks Raising Price of Lifetime Pass for Seniors

The National Parks service will increase the fee from $10 to $80 in August.
A view above the Santa Rita Mountains from satellite.

Rosemont Mine Nears Final Approval, but Legal Challenges Remain

Opposition groups say they will sue.
The Tucson Unified School District headquarters, 1010 E. 10th St.

Episode 142: TUSD Searches for Next Superintendent

Also, Rosemont mine gets US environmental OK; opponents say they'll continue resisting.
City of South Tucson

South Tucson to Receive $300K for Contaminated Sites

The funding will go to assessing "brownfield" sites to promote redevelopment in the city, the EPA says.

TEP Deal to Provide Solar Electricity for 21K Homes

The array, to be finished in 2019, will be the largest in TEP's renewable energy portfolio.
A view from the Lake Mead side of the Hoover Dam.

Study: Lake Mead Shortage Could Slow Home Construction, Agriculture

Drought declaration would cause rationing that would affect adequate water supplies.
Forever Yong’s garlic harvest is ready to go to market.

Feeding Our Future: Farmers and Markets

New ways to support small farmers and backyard gardeners, to grow our local food system
Tierra y Libertad, a collective in South Tucson’s Wakefield Neighborhood, reclaimed a back alleyway with colorful murals.

Feeding Our Future: Growing Community in Tucson’s Barrios

Home-grown efforts to improve Tucson’s struggling neighborhoods start with vegetable gardens.

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