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UA Tech Park to Mentor Companies in Solar Competition

Participants could win portion of $3 million. Will receive help from UA and other 'Connector' organizations.

Judge Sides With Pima County On Part 2 of World View Case

Ruling says the county properly entered into no-bid contracts with builders so it could meet World View's needs.

Federal Law Enforcement Grants Appear on Supervisors' Agenda Again

Operation Stonegarden grant debate began in February and has been put off numerous times.

Pima County: Solar Savings $220,000 Since 2015

Most of the privately owned solar arrays operating on county property are lowering the county's electric bill.

Monsoon Moisture Leads to Drop in Fire Restrictions

Various agencies will lift the restrictions starting on Friday, thanks to seasonal precipitation.

City Annexes Tucson International Airport

Annexation provides tax dollars to the city, assistance to the airport.

Lightning-Sparked Blazes Mean Decisions for Fire Managers

Naturally occurring fires can be managed for some benefit, but often must be extinguished for safety concerns.

Sheriff Napier: Illegal Immigration and Border Security Are Separate Issues

The Pima County sheriff also said Operation Stonegarden and other federal grants are held up for political reasons.

Grijalva Adds Voice to Call to End ICE

The Southern Arizona Democrat said border enforcement won't go away, but that the agency should be broken up.

TEP Exploring Possibility of Biomass Electricity

The company issued a request for information from the biomass industry.

Fireworks for the 4th? A Few Tips Can Help Prevent Fires

Drought conditions continue as people prepare to celebrate Independence Day.

Report: Quarter of Arizona Children Live in Poverty

How the latest Kids Count Data Book ranks Arizona.

Arizona Company Using Solar Tech to Create Drinking Water

A UA researcher also describes other ways potable water is being generated.

Tucson Councilman Pursuing Historic Designation for Monastery

A discussion with Councilman Steve Kozachik about development in the city.

Trump Admin Visits; Monastery Development Update; Rural Health Challenges

Also, how an Arizona-based company is using solar technology to create drinking water.

Arizona-based Solar Firm Draws Drinking Water From Air

Says Southwestern skies contain enough water vapor to provide private supply

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