Tucson, Oro Valley announce changes prompted by coronavirus
Both are restricting attendance at public meetings to curb the chances of community spread.
Tucson Festival of Books canceled over coronavirus concerns
Organizers said around a third of authors had canceled their attendance at the annual festival.
Arizona Spotlight Special: Arizona Addicted
Tearing down the stigma that surrounds opioid addiction with stories from Arizonans who have lived the experience, and found the road to recovery.
Local group receives $2.5 million to reduce homelessness
Our Family Services says the grant will help approximately 250 families find housing in the next five years.
Tucson raises minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21
The 6-1 vote makes Tucson the fifth city in the state to adopt such an ordinance.
Low-level contaminants in drinking water still harmful, report says
A nonprofit says federal drinking water guidelines don't necessarily protect the health of water users.
Tucson to discuss tougher tobacco ordinance after failed effort with county
The city-only version comes three weeks after county supervisors killed a cooperative plan to raise the smoking age.
Senate candidate Kelly says US can lower prescription drug prices
The Democrat told Tucson residents that health care can be improved incrementally.
Pima County rejects age increase for tobacco purchases
Retailers and anti-tobacco advocates opposed it for several reasons.
TUSD moves closer toward approving new sex education curriculum
The district's sex ed policies have not been updated since 2006.
Food bank teaches nutrition and effective food shopping
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona trains families to save money and eat nutritiously.
TUSD takes steps to update its sex ed curriculum
The proposed update will have a more evidence- and research-based focus.
Nurses Network Boosting Care for Migrants at Tucson Shelter
The Registered Nurse Response Network has been helping treat migrants in Tucson on weekends for more than three months.
VA Aims to Provide One-Stop Shop for Homeless Veterans
The program at the local VA is designed to connect vets with services.
How Sisterhood Helped Make a Superstar in "Always... Patsy Cline"
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