Arizona reports 3,691 additional COVID cases, 63 more deaths
The state reported 1,718 COVID-in patients, keeping the state on a level of hospitalizations that has plateaued in that vicinity all month.
Arizona redistricting commission approves draft congressional, legislative maps
Over objections from Democrats, draft includes Republican-leaning district in Pima County.
Interior Department releases Indian Youth Service Corps Program draft guidelines
The department said the Indigenous youth corps will work on conservation projects in public, tribal and Hawaiian lands.
US proposes changes to Mexican gray wolf management
Officials argue removing population limits and setting goals for genetic diversity will help the endangered species.
Congress hears from Indigenous leaders about voting barriers
The hearing was a forum for Indigenous leaders to advocate for the proposed Native American Voting Rights Act of 2021.
Arizona reports 2,795 more COVID cases, reduces death total
The seven-day rolling average of daily new cases rose over the past two weeks.
Pinal County board chooses new legislators for vacant seats
Teresa Martinez and Neal Carter will fill seats representing Pinal County and northern Pima County.
President nominates longtime prosecutor to serve as U.S. Attorney for Arizona
Gary Restaino has been chief of the criminal division and white collar crime section.
Drought to continue, say weather experts
The 2021 monsoon did little to help.
Secretary of state warns of threats to election workers
Hobbs tells Senate committee that election offices are grappling with high turnover in the face of threats and harassment.
Pima County administrator suffered 'serious head injury,' broken ribs in crash
The county said Chuck Huckelberry was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle.
An investigation recommended 24 Border Patrol agents be fired. All but 2 kept their jobs
The review says a supervisory agent stationed in Arizona faced getting fired for posting internal video with a migrant falling to their death.
After three years of protest, Sonoran toll booths turned over to federal authorities
For Arizona visitors, the change means having a few hundred pesos handy for trips to Sonora may be advisable.
Mail ballots no later than Wednesday for local elections, officials say
More than 58,000 Tucson voters have already cast ballots in the municipal election.
City department takes input on housing affordability plan
The Housing and Community Development Department will hold two meetings to take public comment.
