Tucson Spotlight joins Latino Media Collaborative
Tucson Spotlight has formalized a partnership with the Latino Media Collaborative to strengthen bilingual journalism and expand its reach in ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
Rockafellow se centra en la falta de vivienda y el empleo en el Distrito 6
Leighton Rockafellow Jr. se postula para el puesto de Concejal del Distrito 6 de Tucson con el objetivo de abordar la falta de vivienda, mejorar las oportunidades de empleo y aumentar la participación del público.
Tucson pushes to protect culinary heritage despite funding setbacks
Several months after its adoption, Tucson’s ¡Somos Uno! initiative is advancing efforts to preserve the city’s rich culinary and cultural heritage despite ongoing funding challenges.
Ward 6 candidates call for transparency, accountability
Ward 6 City Council candidates outlined their visions on homelessness, public safety, and government transparency during a community forum ahead of Tucson’s August primary.
La candidata del Distrito 3, Wittenbraker, critica las políticas de la ciudad
Janet Wittenbraker se postula para el puesto de Concejal del Distrito 3 de Tucson, centrándose en la falta de vivienda, la delincuencia y el cambio en las prioridades de gasto de la ciudad.
Watch: Flowing Wells seniors chart paths beyond high school
Flowing Wells High School in Tucson is transforming graduation into a launchpad for college and careers through its 100% Initiative, which supports every student from freshman year to post-secondary success.
Flowing Wells seniors chart paths beyond high school
Flowing Wells High School in Tucson is transforming graduation into a launchpad for college and careers through its 100% Initiative, which supports every student from freshman year to post-secondary success.
Shaw pushes for infrastructure, housing reforms in Ward 3
Sadie Shaw is challenging incumbent Kevin Dahl in the Ward 3 City Council Democratic primary, campaigning on infrastructure improvements, housing solutions and greater transparency in city spending.
Rio Nuevo approves new budget despite fiscal concerns
The Rio Nuevo board approved its 2026 budget while facing questions about deficit spending and how to prioritize nearly $19 million in recent project commitments.
Sinex campaigns in Ward 6 on fairness, election reform
James Sinex is running for Tucson’s Ward 6 City Council seat with a focus on fairness, election reform and innovative ideas like tax-free solar power.
Sunnyside voters to decide on $120M bond measure
Sunnyside Unified School District is preparing for a 2025 bond election that would fund safety improvements and facility upgrades, costing homeowners about $100 per $100,000 of assessed property value annually.
Ward 5 candidates tackle power, housing and more at forum
Ward 5 City Council candidates Selina Barajas and Chris Elsner shared their views on public power, development, sustainability and homelessness during a League of Women Voters forum ahead of ballots being mailed this week.
Healing, heritage and activism at Tucson’s Yolia Botánica
Guadalupe Tineo turned her journey through trauma, migration and healing into Yolia Botánica, a Tucson sanctuary where marginalized communities can reclaim identity, find peace and build collective power.
Oro Valley OKs $151M budget with flat spending, staff raises
Oro Valley approved a $151 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, holding operational spending flat while investing in capital projects and employee raises.
Few spots remaining for Tucson candidate meet-and-greet
Early voting starts this Wednesday, and with election season in full swing, Tucson voters have a new way to connect directly with City Council candidates before heading to the polls. Tucson Spotlight and Arizona Luminaria are co-hosting a City Council Candidate Meet-and-Greet on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.
Transit advocates push for free fares, regional rail
At a public forum on Fourth Avenue, Tucson transit advocates called for maintaining free fares, improving service and expanding regional rail to better serve the community.
Barajas champions community needs in Ward 5
Selina Barajas, a lifelong Tucsonan and urban planner, is running for Ward 5 City Council to address environmental justice, affordable housing, and economic development in her Southside community.
PACC seeks volunteers to calm shelter dogs on Fourth of July
Pima Animal Care Center is hosting a Fourth of July reading event to help soothe shelter dogs stressed by fireworks while offering foster incentives and free microchipping to prepare for the holiday influx.
