Ducey desalination proposal carries hefty price tag
Experts think it will cost $60 million a year to operate.
Tensions at Texas border meant increased commercial crossing in Nogales
Delays and blockades that stemmed from new inspections on northbound commercial vehicles pushed some additional cargo traffic to Arizona’s border.
Lake Powell is critically low, and still shrinking. Here’s what happens next
The future of the reservoir is largely uncertain, but climate science and recent actions by the government are providing some hints as to what might happen in the near future.
Pond renewal work slated for Quitobaquito Springs
The spring’s flow and its human-made pond dipped drastically in 2020, amid record high summer temperatures and drought, and as construction crews built the border wall.
Regulators approve rate increase for Tucson Electric Power customers
Tucson Electric Power customers will see their monthly bills go up by about four dollars on average.
Mexican woman dies trying to climb border wall near Douglas
Griselda Verduzco Armenta, 31, was found Monday night along a stretch of 30-foot tall border fence some 10 miles west of Douglas.
DACA recipients can now apply to renew status online
Up until now, that paperwork had to be mailed into the agency and getting a response could take months.
New manufactured housing comes to Sahuarita
The new homes will be less expensive and produce less waste on site.
Biosphere 2 starts a tech incubator
The laboratory welcomed four tech startups in a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Interior Department considers emergency cutbacks to water supplies
Reductions would be felt most sharply in Central Arizona.
Legislature moving to add new teacher certification paths
Opponents argue it will allow unqualified people to teach.
Arizona House votes to delay controversial new election law
As it stands now, the law would likely go into effect between the primary and general elections this year.
Comcaac Nation in Sonora renews historic march to ancestral site
An Indigenous nation in Sonora held a historic gathering last year to demand water for their communities on the Sea of Cortez. Now, they’re meeting again. This time in honor of their ancestors.
Judge rejects arbitration for Tucson water rate dispute
The county is suing to reverse the rate increase, claiming it is discriminatory.
HUD raises purchase price limit for homebuyer assistance in Tucson
The new limit is 95% of the median home value in the city.
