Tucson Spotlight election coverage
Tucson Spotlight is covering the 2026 elections from the ground up: candidates, ballot measures, and what's at stake for Southern Arizona. Find all of our election coverage here.
UA's endowment move comes as Phoenix project struggles
The University of Arizona denies its $70 million endowment transfer is connected to a struggling Phoenix research building's financing, but won't answer key questions about the project's bond status, fundraising, or cost changes.
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Un grupo de Tucson da voz a personas no verbales
Tucson Spellers, una organización local sin fines de lucro cofundada por dos especialistas en deletreo, ayuda a personas no verbales con autismo a comunicarse mediante tableros de letras y teclados, transformando así las relaciones y cambiando la percepción del potencial humano en el sur de Arizona.
Tucson artist channels childhood into surreal creations
Sydney Kelly Paeres turned a restrictive, "cult-like" childhood into whimsical, surrealist art through her growing Tucson brand, Dizzy Cult Art, blending Caribbean identity with themes of freedom and resilience.
El republicano Anthony Dunham va por el Senado en el LD17
El republicano Anthony Dunham compite por el escaño vacante del Senado de Arizona correspondiente al Distrito Legislativo 17; se enfrentará a Christopher King en las elecciones primarias con una plataforma centrada en los impuestos, la seguridad fronteriza y la elección de escuela.
Tucson swim program closes gap for Black children
The African American Museum of Southern Arizona's free swim program, born to address racial disparities in drowning rates, has grown into a welcoming summer tradition for Tucsonans of all ages.
Mt. Lemmon community under mandatory water restrictions
Summer Haven is under a mandatory Stage 3 water curtailment after well production dropped to as little as 25% of demand, with fines and meter lockouts for noncompliance.
Demócrata Edgar Soto va por el Senado en el LD17
Edgar Soto, educador y veterano de los Marines, es el único demócrata que aspira al escaño vacante del Senado de Arizona por el Distrito Legislativo 17; su campaña se centra en la educación pública, la vivienda asequible y la protección de las aguas subterráneas.
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