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Petition seeks endangered status for rapidly declining desert songbird

The Center for Biological Diversity urges federal protection as the species nears collapse in U.S. deserts.

Board of Supervisors delays property tax vote - again

Some supervisors say more planning is needed before approving Matt Heinz’s proposal, despite growing concerns over housing insecurity and homelessness.

Tucson Mayor Romero heads to Qatar

Sheis there for an economic summit.

20 people, health care business and church charged in sober living scheme in Arizona

The charges against Happy House Behavioral Health include conspiracy, fraud, forgery, theft, and money laundering.

Arizona and UCLA to play at Intuit Dome in game honoring late Hall of Famer Bill Walton

His son Luke played for the Wildcats and the elder Walton broadcast games involving both schools.

New law brings all police departments under statewide rape kit tracking system

Advocates say tracking provides victims peace of mind.

EPA backs Arizona’s bid to regulate underground injection wells.

Shift praised by lawmakers as a step towards control and streamlined permitting during a signing ceremony today.

Overdose deaths down in Arizona last year, nationwide

Despite the drop, health experts warn of federal action halting progress on overdose deaths.

Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new plan

Gallego's plan comes three months into President Donald Trump's administration as Trump seeks to deliver on campaign promises of carrying out mass deportations.

University of Arizona unveils preliminary “balanced” budget amid ongoing recovery from $140M deficit

University of Arizona announces draft balanced budget with limited raises, 7.5% admin cuts, and cautious optimism following $140M financial shortfall.

Covid-19 Five Years Later, a New Life in Arizona

Artist Kenneth Ober is reinventing himself in Bisbee after moving from the Los Angeles area.

A dry winter on the Colorado River has big reservoirs on track for trouble

The mountains that feed the Colorado River with snowmelt are strikingly dry

The Master - Apprentice program preserves not only mariachi, but women in mariachi.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Sound Fiction returns with James Mustard's "Homestead on Bellatrix Prime"; celebrating the return of the Elegant Trogon to Madera Canyon; and "A Book I Love" from Cyclovia Tucson 2025.

Billboards in Tucson and Phoenix call out cuts made to Saguaro National Park

A national campaign blames Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency for reduced services at 40 national parks.

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