Tucson Affordable Housing Project Wins Statewide Design Award

The 63-unit Milagro on Oracle reused two historic motor courts to create housing for older adults and seniors.

Need To Get Rid Of Paint Cans, Pesticides? Tucson Collecting Household Hazardous Waste

The free Tucson program resumes at PCC East, while some non-city residents will now pay a $15 fee.

Tucson Tightens Oversight Of Large-Scale Data Centers

The rules create a public review process and new standards for noise, water, energy and setbacks.

Transit Safety Takes Center Stage As Tucson Seeks Public Input On Bus Security

Tucson officials are gathering public input on how to improve safety on public transit — but fare policy will not be part of the discussion.

$25M Grant Will Fund Bridge Replacement On Tucson's 1st Avenue

Federal money will help fund bridge replacement and street reconstruction between Wetmore Road and River Road.

Bus Strike Averted After Tucson Transit Workers Approve New Contract

The ratified deal includes wages, retirement benefits and safety upgrades for Tucson transit operators and staff.

Homelessness Dips Slightly In Tucson Area, But Shelter Beds Are Shrinking

New data shows a modest drop in homelessness across Pima County, alongside fewer available shelter beds.

Water Supply Concerns On Mount Lemmon Trigger Strict New Limits

Customers must cut use to 2,400 gallons a month starting this week or risk having water service locked off.

New $3 Clean City Fee Raises Tucson Trash Bills

A new $3 Clean City Fee and updated service rates take effect July 1 for Tucson residential and commercial customers.

Tucson’s New Parking Rates Take Effect July 1; Here’s What’s Changing

Meters, garages and residential permits will cost more after the City Council approved the changes in May.

Tucson Trash Service On Juneteenth: What Residents Should Expect

Tucson residents will see no change in trash or recycling pickup on Juneteenth, while city offices close Friday.

Tucson Bus Strike Could Loom After Sun Tran Workers Authorize Walkout

Union members voted 99% in favor of a strike authorization as contract negotiations continue ahead of a June 30 deadline.

$2.5M Boost Pushes Tucson Mixed-Income Housing Project Forward

Phase I at Stone and Speedway includes 44 affordable units, with construction expected to start in 2027.

Tucson Offering $500K In Grants To Spruce Up Local Storefronts

The city will accept applications through Aug. 21 for up to three exterior improvement projects in Thrive in the 05.

Higher Parks Fees Possible In Tucson As Final Public Hearing Approaches

Residents can speak June 9 as Tucson considers parks and recreation fee changes revised after public feedback.

6 Tucson Cooling Centers Open Through September In Expanded Heat Relief Effort

The city said six sites will open daily from noon to 4 p.m. from June 1 through Sept. 30, including holidays.

Migrant Trail Walk In Tucson Honors Border Deaths With 75-Mile Desert Trek

Participants will walk 75 miles from Sasabe to Tucson as the annual event remembers migrants who died crossing the desert.

6 Affordable Homes Proposed For Tucson's Barrio Anita Neighborhood

A proposed Barrio Anita housing project is advancing after a no-impact finding, with federal funding now in play.

Speed Limits Dropping Across Tucson As City Aims To Reduce Traffic Deaths

The proposed Tucson code changes would lower limits on roads including Grant, Valencia and Old Spanish Trail.

$3.5 Million Investment Could Bring New Food And Health Hubs To Tucson Neighborhood

Residents in the area north of downtown have long lacked access to fresh food and health services. The city wants someone to fix that.

Drivers Could Pay More for Parking in Downtown Tucson Under New Plan

The proposal would raise some meter, garage and permit fees while keeping current meter enforcement hours in place.

New Affordable Housing Community Breaks Ground On Tucson’s Miracle Mile

Amazon Flats will add 59 affordable apartments on West Miracle Mile, with construction expected to wrap in fall 2027.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' Future Dimming

Radical Governor on the Ropes

Tucson, Arizona ranks #52 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

Katie Hobbs Wins Arizona Governor’s Race, Flipping State For Dems

Hobbs is the first Democrat to be elected governor in Arizona since Janet Napolitano in 2006.

Katie Hobbs Vs. Kari Lake: AZ Governor Race Still Too Close To Call

Four days post-Election Day, votes are still being counted in Arizona. See the latest tallies in the race for governor.

Arizona Governor Race Results: Katie Hobbs Narrowly Leads Kari Lake

Three days post-Election Day, votes are still being counted in Arizona. See the latest tallies in the race for governor.

Kari Lake Vs. Katie Hobbs: Arizona Governor Election 2022 Results

Polls in Arizona closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The winner will succeed Gov. Doug Ducey, who served two terms as the state's 23rd governor.

​Former Rep. Giffords Tells Congress 'Be Bold' On Gun Reform

One of Arizona's own and a survivor of gun violence herself is amping up her call for gun control in the wake of several mass shootings.

City Of Tucson Website Back Up After Outages Over Two Days

The city is investigating "unusual activity" in its systems. Temporary outages will continue as the city works to protect its systems.

Pima County To Stop Requiring COVID Vaccines For Most Employees

The change is in accordance with the state's adoption of a law prohibiting government entities from requiring residents to be vaccinated.

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero Named Chair Of Latino Alliance Of Mayors

The Alliance is part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and has Latino mayors and non-Latino mayors from cities with large Latino populations.

Teen Arrested In 70-Year-Old Woman's Shooting Death: Police

Linda Marie Mendibles was shot to death in Tucson last October. The teen suspected of killing her was arrested Wednesday.

Tucson's Prop 411 Sales Tax Extension Passes By Overwhelming Majority

The city's half-cent sales tax, first approved by voters in 2017, will continue for another 10 years to fund street improvements.

Tucson Prop 411 Special Election 2022: There's Still Time To Vote

Election Day is May 17 in the special election proposing an extension to a half-cent sales tax to fund street improvements in Tucson.

New Pima County Admin Will Make $30K Less Than Last One

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved the contract for new County Administrator Jan Lesher, in a split vote.

Pima County Admin Huckelberry Actually Retired In July, Has Resigned

Huckelberry resigned Tuesday, but he began receiving his pension last year. He's been out of the office since a serious October bike wreck.

Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry To Resign

Huckelberry has been out of the office since October when he was seriously injured after being hit by a car while riding his bike.

New Tucson $13 Per Hour Minimum Wage Takes Effect April 1

The city's Labor Standards Unit will begin taking complaints of violations of the law on April 1.

Pima County Hires New Elections Director

Constance Hargrove comes to Pima County from Virginia. She's worked in elections management for more than 20 years, according to the county.