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Some of the contemporary citizens of Bisbee, Arizona who participated in a dramatic re-enactment of the 1917 Bisbee Deportation for the film "Bisbee '17", directed by Robert Greene.

A town faces ghosts from its past in "Bisbee '17"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Looking for a new shelter arrangement for asylum seekers in Tucson; and Aurelie Sheehan talks about her new short story collection "Once Into the Night".
Water creeps along the Santa Cruz riverbed on the release day of a project aiming to create a perennial flow in a section of the river near downtown, June 24, 2019.

Santa Cruz River project means coordination between water infrastructure managers

New water released into the Santa Cruz River means the city and county are working together on issues like flooding and wastewater.
Fireworks in Marana, AZ

First Responders warn of the dangers of fireworks

Children are most at-risk for fireworks related injuries
Firefighting gear hangs in the dock at Tucson Fire Station 3.

First responders discuss how to stay safe in the heat

Tucson Fire and Pima County's Search and Rescue Unit respond to dozens of cases each summer.
It is the busiest time of the year for Tucson shelters that care for stray cats and kittens.

Local animal shelters see rise in number of stray kittens

PACC warns that litters of kittens that appear abandoned are not necessarily alone.
A key in a door lock.

County 'Housing First' Project Aims to Get Tucsonans Into Homes

The project will provide 150 housing vouchers and 15 temporary homes to qualified participants experiencing homelessness.
Statistics show most addicted smokers begin their habit before turning 21 years of age.

Increasing the Smoking Age Has Wide Support in Pima County

A new poll shows residents approve of raising the age to buy tobacco.
The 145-acre Kino Sports Complex expansion looking southwest from I-10, April 2, 2019

Kino Sports Complex Expansion Draws National, International Attention

The facility is still under construction, but is already booking space for January.
An e-scooter left beside a trail in a park in the Washington, D.C., area.

Tucson City Council Votes to Take E-Scooters for a Spin

A dockless electric scooter pilot program was approved to start later this summer.
Backpacks ready for distribution to at-risk youth.

Backpack Project Reaches Out to At-Risk Youth

Nearly 6,000 backpacks have been donated to young Tucsonans.
A Google Earth image of the Kino Sports Complex.

County Supervisors Seek Plans to Develop Kino South Complex

Expansion of the sports site will include a 20-acre commercial development.
A warning label for opioid addiction on an oxycodone bottle.

Tucson, Pima County Sue Opioid Industry

The suit claims manufacturers deceived the public about the addictive nature of opioids.
A view of Tucson from Tumamoc Hill.

County, City, UA Sign On to Urban Sustainability District

The goals of the Tucson Emerging 2030 District mirror those of the Paris Agreement.
The rain lily is one of the many flowers that can grow well in many Arizona gardens.

Master Gardeners Celebrate 35 Years in Pima County

Volunteers have been "planting knowledge" since 1983.
An artists rendering of what the new buildings at the Foothills Mall would look like.

Foothills Mall Set for Redevelopment

Pima County Supervisors approve rezoning, clearing the way for a multi-use district.
A sign indicates a detour for pedestrians and cyclists to bypass construction on Elm Street, near Campbell Avenue. From August, 2018.

Current Phase of Grant Road Improvements Nearing Completion

Project began in 2017 and was scheduled for completion July 23.

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