5 cyclospora cases reported in Pima County
The Pima County Health Department is urging residents to thoroughly wash produce, avoid eating rotten fruits or vegetables and see a doctor about symptoms such…
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After the Hacienda Healthcare rape, Arizona built a group home watchdog. Now itβs being defunded.
An independent oversight program created in response to a horrific rape, meant to protect some of Arizonaβs most vulnerable people, will cease at the end…
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Maricopa Countyβs election dispute is finally over β at least on paper
Officials in one of the nationβs biggest swing counties huddled in separate, windowless jury chambers at a courthouse Monday. Outside, a summer monsoon storm unleashed…
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CDC nominee on shaky ground following US Senate confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON β President Donald Trumpβs pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention didnβt appear to secure the support needed to take over…
Read full article βPhotos: Amid anger over ICE shootings, Tucsonans call to abolish agency
Around 100 people protested the killings of two men by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in just a week, holding signs and demanding action…
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Trump presses ICE to continue traffic stops despite fatal shootings
WASHINGTON β President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to resume traffic stops Wednesday, reversing a one-day pause on the policy after…
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Indigenous violence survivors see fewer services after federal cuts
Organizations serving American Indian and Alaska Native survivors of violence say reductions in federal funding have led to over 1,000 unmet requests for help, according…
Read full article βPima Supervisors put hold on treasurer vote
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to delay appointing a new county treasurer to finish the term of Democrat Paul Johnson, who resigned…
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US House passes bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent
WASHINGTON β The U.S. House voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide in a bipartisan move that pushes the country one step closer…
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Lettuce eyed as source of cyclospora outbreak sickening thousands across 31 states
As state and federal officials work to identify the source of the recent outbreak of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, Michigan health officials have identified lettuces…
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Darline Graham, Lindseyβs sister, sworn in as his US Senate replacement
WASHINGTON β Sen. Darline Graham joined the U.S. Senate Tuesday, temporarily filling the seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham.Β Darline Graham was sworn in…
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Racism doesnβt hide in Arizonaβs GOP. Itβs a campaign strategy.
The racist attacks targeting Arizona Republicans Kimberly Yee and Quang Nguyen are among the ugliest moments of this yearβs Arizona primary. Theyβre also entirely predictable.…
Read full article βExperts: Domestic violence a risk at every stage for homeless women
For those calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the abuse they've endured isn't always the first thing on their minds. In many cases, their most…
Read full article βTucson adds cooling centers, but unhoused still face barriers trying to escape deadly heat
Extreme heat is one of Tucsonβs most significant public health threats, and homeless people are among those most at risk. Last year, unhoused people accounted…
Read full article βAs Tucson grapples with safety on Sun Tran buses, union drivers sign off on new contract
For years, Tucson officials have faced sharp criticism over safety on the cityβs public transit system, including instances of violence, drug use and other problems…
Read full article βTucson moving forward with affordable housing at Stone & Speedway
Tucsonβs next affordable housing complex will be rising on a city-owned vacant lot at the southwest corner of Stone Avenue and Speedway.
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Arizona joins 12-state lawsuit to block Paramountβs $110B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Twelve Democratic-led states on Monday sued to block Paramountβs $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.Β The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District for the…
Read full article βNew Arizona prison mail rules raise concerns about inmate access to lawyers, courts
New rules governing legal mail in Arizona prisons could delay time-sensitive filings and make it harder for incarcerated people to access the courts, attorneys and…
Read full article βRegistration for Tucson’s KIDCO afterschool program begins July 25
Families can register for Tucson Parks and Recreation's KIDCO Afterschool Program for the coming year beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 25. The city…
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A mystery company, a MAGA activist and $1.1M: Inside Risa Lombardoβs βshamβ Green Party candidacy
Risa Lombardo, a former local GOP official who is accused of being a sham Green Party candidate for Arizona governor, spent 78% of her public…
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