Will Water Return to Tucson's Washes?
A group hopes to restore running water to the city's watershed.
4 More Weeks of Monsoon, Tucson Has Beaten Normal Rain Totals
Tucson has received more than six inches of rain since the monsoon began, and much of Southern Arizona has surpassed normal totals.
Sounding The Alarm in Tucson
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Banking water for when the Colorado River goes dry; a neighborhood movie star makes epic films in his own backyard.
In the Desert City of Tucson, the Grass is Not Greener
A few factors helped turn this former city of lawns into a leader in desert-adapted landscaping practices.
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.
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.
Tucson Water Hosting Hearings On Proposed Rate Increases
If adopted by mayor and council, the changes would take effect in July.
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'.
Controlled Burn Thursday at Sweetwater Wetlands
Fire will train TFD crews and destroy mosquito habitat.
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.
