Dogs n Denim brings service dogs to Tucson runway
University of Arizona fashion students designed denim coats for service dogs and dogs with disabilities at the free Dogs n Denim show Thursday, Oct. 29.
UA mural honors Tucson activist Lorraine Lee
A new mural at the University of Arizona honors Lorraine Lee, the Tucson activist who led Chicanos Por La Causa and fought TCE groundwater pollution.
Free orchestra concert spotlights new composers in Tucson
Four early-career composers will hear their new music played by an orchestra at a free EarShot Readings concert at UA’s Crowder Hall on Oct. 28.
Traveling museum of everyday objects sells out in Tucson
The Office of Collecting and Design sold out at the Tucson Museum of Art with 347 drawers of small, odd and oddly familiar objects.
San Pedro River beaver survey enters sixth year
Volunteers can still join the Dec. 12 San Pedro River beaver survey, which helps scientists track a beaver population estimated at 33 to 46 animals.
Madi Kingdon Rishel joins Arizona volleyball Ring of Honor
Former Arizona volleyball standout Madi Kingdon Rishel entered the Ring of Honor Oct. 2 after a pro career that took her around the world.
Tucson evalúan una concesión de 25 años a TEP mediante la Propuesta 421
Los votantes de Tucson decidirán si renuevan la concesión de 25 años de Tucson Electric Power TEP y aceptan aproximadamente $64 millones destinados a proporcionar sombra, plantar árboles y ofrecer ayuda energética a personas de bajos ingresos.
South Tucson website restored after global PHP flaw
South Tucson’s website was down for more than 24 hours after CivicPlus shut down services over a global PHP security flaw.
Tucson’s first Queer Zine Fest draws zinesters statewide
Arizona Queer Archives organized Tucson’s first Queer Zine Fest at The Historic Y Oct. 9-11, with vendors, a workshop and an open mic.
Westside Tucson voters hear candidates at El Rio forum
Seven candidates for Congress, the Legislature, county supervisor and the TUSD board took questions from Westside Tucson voters Oct. 15 at El Rio.
Soto, King compete for LD 17 state Senate seat in Tucson
Democrat Edgar Soto and Republican Christopher King are competing Nov. 3 for the open Legislative District 17 state Senate seat in the Tucson area.
La Propuesta 425 del Condado de Pima aumentaría el límite de gasto a $610 millones
La Propuesta 425 del Condado de Pima aumentaría el límite de gasto del condado a unos $610 millones, partidarios y detractores discrepan sobre lo que esto significa para los impuestos.
Election coverage and updates
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Mini Poderosas forum connects Tucson girls with leaders
A mentor forum at Pima Community College on Oct. 10 connected Tucson girls with leaders in public safety, business and STEM.
Oro Valley marchers urge residents to vote early
More than 70 people marched through wind and dust to an Oro Valley ballot box Oct. 16 to remind Pima County voters they can cast ballots early.
Prop. 427 asks Pima JTED voters for $250M bond
Voters in the Pima JTED district will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a $250 million bond for career and technical education campuses and programs.
Candidato Hill a la Comisión de Corporaciones de Arizona crítica a TEP
Jonathon Hill, un demócrata que se postula para la Comisión de Corporaciones de Arizona, dice que su experiencia científica le permitirá desafiar los aumentos de tarifas de servicios públicos y los acuerdos de centros de datos.
Tucson groups turn climate anxiety into action
From youth activists fighting a data center to women who hike together, Tucson groups are tackling climate anxiety with action and community.