Education notebook: Reopening deadline for schools draws near
A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Arizona reports 262 more virus cases, fewest since September
Seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths have declined over the past two weeks
News roundup: Arizona clean energy faces legislative hurdle, schools prep for reopening
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 12.
Congresswoman Kirkpatrick not running again
The five-term congresswoman says she will retire at the end of her current term.
State looks to use inmates to help fight wildfires
Nearly 1 million acres in Arizona burned last year.
Arizona Dreamers hopeful for change as new in-state bill lands in the House
A bill that would give all Arizona graduates access to in-state tuition passed the Arizona Senate earlier this month.
Contempt hearing sought against Joe Arpaio’s successor
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone accused of non-compliance
News roundup: Legislature considers restrictions on voter-approved laws, surveys track trash in Santa Cruz River
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 11.
Robert Ashby, 1 of 3 surviving Tuskegee Airmen in Arizona dies at 95
Lt. Col. Ashby retired in 1965 and went on to be an airline pilot and flight instructor.
"Bend in the Wash: The Rancho Linda Vista Artist Community"
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Searching for gamma-rays with a telescope array in the Santa Rita Mountains, and film essayist Chris Dashiell on the masterpiece “La Jetée”.
Tucson council reappoints judge panned by review commission
Mayor Romero: it was unfortunate there was “a blatant campaign" against Magistrate Geraldine Hale
AZ voter-approved laws could be restricted
State senators approved a change to the implementation of voter approved laws.
News roundup: Aid groups face increase in minors at border, Tucson budget town hall meetings approach
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 10.
Aid groups in Arizona ramp up efforts to host migrants and coordinate care
Amid a record number of border apprehensions, Arizona lawmakers, aid workers respond to new migrant arrivals
Western states chart diverging paths as water shortages loom
Drought and dwindling supply are creating stress on the western water-sharing system
