Arizona reports 1,991 additional COVID cases, 47 more deaths
The state also reported that virus-related hospitalizations rose to 1,751 as of Tuesday, up from a recent low of 1,663 on Oct. 14.
City of Tucson announces leader of Housing First effort
The Housing First model tries to get people experiencing homelessness into housing before it attends to their other needs.
Tucson city council tells employees to get vaccinated by December or face firing
Pima County will required COVID-19 vaccinations for employees who interact with medically vulnerable people.
Pima County supervisors appoint Stahl Hamilton to fill Senate vacancy
Stahl Hamilton will fill the Legislative District 10 seat vacated by fellow Tucson Democrat Kirsten Engel.
Watch: Senate hearing for Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus to lead customs agency
President Joe Biden nominated Magnus to be commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Low-interest loans available to businesses that suffered Gila River flood damage
The loans are available though the U.S. Small Business Administration.
University of Arizona engineers developing latest wearable diagnostic device
The array of sensors can be 3D printed and worn like a sleeve.
Vice president visits Lake Mead
Vice President Kamala Harris surveyed drought conditions and made a case for the Biden Administration’s infrastructure plans.
U.S. formally removes Colorado River fish's endangered status
The humpback chub is one of about a dozen that are native to the Colorado River system and four that are currently endangered.
Penalties unclear for University of Arizona employees who miss vaccination deadline
University president says he expects very few employees will be denied exemption.
Tucson develops plan to allow for more casitas
The city will take public comment on Tuesday, October 19th, 2021.
$36M going to select utility companies for temporary assistance
The pilot program includes Tucson Electric Power and Southwest Gas, but the Arizona Department of Economic Security it intends to take it statewide.
Mexico expresses concerns about possible reinstatement of Remain in Mexico program
The Biden administration is preparing to restart a program known as “Remain in Mexico” after a federal judge ordered its reinstatement.
University of Arizona engineering students demonstrate solar cooking skills
Over five hundred freshman tested home-made solar ovens on the mall.
U.S. will lift border travel restrictions on Nov. 8 for fully vaccinated visitors
Those traveling for essential reasons — including truck drivers, people crossing to go to school or work or for medical reasons — will have until January to become fully vaccinated.
