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Grand Canyon to raise fee for overnight backcountry camping

Park officials last changed the backcountry fees in 2015.

Most of Southern Arizona still must wear masks

The CDC has changed the guidance for when people need to wear masks.

Return to "The Princess Bride" 35 years later, with actor Cary Elwes.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson leads a roundtable discussion with three Black women artists, and "Stories That Soar!" tells of a boy's difficult journey to see his father.

Giffords home from hospital

She was admitted earlier in the week for appendicitis.

Decoding "The FBI Way" with author Frank Figliuzzi.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: What the library’s “#READBLACK” initiative wants to share with the world, and True Concord Voices & Orchestra present a new composition called "Earth Symphony", a song for our planet.

Arizona puts $40 million towards rural transitional housing for the unhoused

The funds will go to rehabilitating existing buildings

Western drought worst in 1000 years

Scientists say this is the worst case scenario.

Arizona Spotlight for February 10th, 2022

On Arizona Spotlight: Dr. Regina N. Bradley on the greater influence of Southern hip hop; members of Tucson's Jewish Community react to the Tennessee banning of the graphic novel "Maus: A Survivor's Tale"; and explore the dream history of Downtown Tucson.

Arizona lawmakers move to partially restore jury challenges

Proponents of elimination of the challenges say it would help prevent discrimination in jury selection.

Thousands of people return to Southern Arizona for gem shows

The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is attracting national and international crowds.

How Rancho Feliz uses volunteer power to break the cycle of poverty in Agua Prieta, Sonora.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Author Marquez Price on his debut poetry collection; meet the new executive director for the Tucson Audubon Society; and "Stories That Soar!" shares a story written by a 5th grade student who is a Bengali immigrant.

Arizona judge upholds rules for social equity marijuana licenses

The licenses were set aside for people from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous marijuana laws.

Arizona Spotlight for January 27th, 2022

With less water on the surface, how long can Arizona rely on what's underground? And, the Pima County Public Library's "Welcome to America Team" is helping Afghan immigrants to find their new home.

Arizona utility regulators again reject clean energy rules

The rules would have required the state’s utilities to get 50% of their power from sources that do not emit carbon dioxide by 2035.

University of Arizona officials sticking with in-person classes

University testing shows a COVID positivity rate of close to 11%.

Bill would turn Chiricahua monument into national park

A popular national monument in southern Arizona could become a national park under a new bill introduced in Congress.

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