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Volunteers are monitoring natural springs in an Arizona wilderness to understand what the construction of a border wall will cost wildlife.
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Will Border Wall Construction Deplete Desert Springs?
Volunteers are monitoring natural springs in an Arizona wilderness to understand what the construction of a border wall will cost wildlife.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Volunteers are monitoring natural springs in an Arizona wilderness to understand what the construction of a border wall will cost wildlife.
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In Arizona, voters chose community organizer Miranda Schubert to represent Ward 6 on the Tucson City Council, according to unofficial results.
DSA support helped progressive Schubert win Tucson City Council seat
The democratic socialist’s policy positions could shift the balance of high-profile council debates.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In Arizona, voters chose community organizer Miranda Schubert to represent Ward 6 on the Tucson City Council, according to unofficial results.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors felt the weight of the federal government shutdown on Tuesday as they considered several items that dealt with funding gaps for social services.
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Pima Co. supervisors approve costs for infant nutrition services but punt vote for refugee, food bank aid
The Pima County Board of Supervisors felt the weight of the federal government shutdown as they considered several funding decisions for social services.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Pima County Board of Supervisors felt the weight of the federal government shutdown on Tuesday as they considered several items that dealt with funding gaps for social services.
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The Tucson community copes with the food insecurity crisis. Also, A tragedy takes the lives of three UA students;William Shatner brings "The Wrath of Khan" to Tucson; and remembering Diane Ladd.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Tucson community copes with the food insecurity crisis. Also, A tragedy takes the lives of three UA students;William Shatner brings "The Wrath of Khan" to Tucson; and remembering Diane Ladd.
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City of Tucson officials say that traffic safety improvements have been in the works since 2023, for the intersection of Euclid and 2nd Street where the fatal hit-and-run collision took the lives of three University of Arizona students last week.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
City of Tucson officials say that traffic safety improvements have been in the works since 2023, for the intersection of Euclid and 2nd Street where the fatal hit-and-run collision took the lives of three University of Arizona students last week.
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Democrats had a good night in Pima County local elections Tuesday, winning three Tucson City Council seats, according to early election results.
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Democrats sweep Tucson City Council seats in Pima County election
“People are ready to fight back,” a Democratic state legislator says.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Democrats had a good night in Pima County local elections Tuesday, winning three Tucson City Council seats, according to early election results.
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Early election results show three school funding measures — a budget override and two bond issues — passing in Pima County.
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Pima County votes yea on school budget measures
TUSD, Sunnyside and Flowing Wells are set to direct millions toward salaries and improvements.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Early election results show three school funding measures — a budget override and two bond issues — passing in Pima County.
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Most Sundays, the Kingfisher restaurant in Tucson is closed. But this Sunday, the restaurant known for its old-school decor and seafood entrees opened its doors to feed furloughed federal workers and their families.
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Tucson’s Kingfisher restaurant feeds 450 furloughed federal workers, family members
Sunday lunch was the first of four planned free meals, owner Jacki Kuder says.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Most Sundays, the Kingfisher restaurant in Tucson is closed. But this Sunday, the restaurant known for its old-school decor and seafood entrees opened its doors to feed furloughed federal workers and their families.
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SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed.About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed.About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, said Friday he feels more optimistic than in recent weeks about negotiating an end to the ongoing government shutdown.
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Sen. Kelly says he feels ‘better’ about ending government shutdown
Separately, Rep. Ciscomani signals openness to working with Democrats to extend ACA enhanced subsidies.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, said Friday he feels more optimistic than in recent weeks about negotiating an end to the ongoing government shutdown.
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A panel discussion this week painted a grim picture of the potential consequences of recent federal healthcare legislation.
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Southern Arizona healthcare leaders warn of devastating impact from federal funding cuts
Executives from TMC, Banner and El Rio Health shared insights during a panel event with the regional business community.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A panel discussion this week painted a grim picture of the potential consequences of recent federal healthcare legislation.
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Judge orders Trump Administration to distribute SNAP funds after it refused to use $6 billion in contingency funds.
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SNAP benefits must continue, judge rules. Here’s how local officials have reacted to the expected cutoff
Judge orders Trump Administration to distribute SNAP funds after it refused to use $6 billion in contingency funds.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Judge orders Trump Administration to distribute SNAP funds after it refused to use $6 billion in contingency funds.
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Scientists say winters are warming faster than other seasons, which might feel like a good thing if you live in the midwest or northeast or anywhere you have to shovel snow. In the Southwest, however, warming temperatures could have unintended consequences.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Scientists say winters are warming faster than other seasons, which might feel like a good thing if you live in the midwest or northeast or anywhere you have to shovel snow. In the Southwest, however, warming temperatures could have unintended consequences.
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The latest Consumer Price Index shows that the average electric bill went up more than 5% from September 2024 to September 2025. Conventional wisdom blames the demand for power on the growth of data centers, but new analysis shows it’s not that simple.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The latest Consumer Price Index shows that the average electric bill went up more than 5% from September 2024 to September 2025. Conventional wisdom blames the demand for power on the growth of data centers, but new analysis shows it’s not that simple.
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President Trump met with Chinese President Xi, as the nations are engaged in a tough trade war, covering everything from agriculture to advanced technology. The two leaders agreed to something of a trade truce, each making some concessions.
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November 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
President Trump met with Chinese President Xi, as the nations are engaged in a tough trade war, covering everything from agriculture to advanced technology. The two leaders agreed to something of a trade truce, each making some concessions.
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NPR alleges that CPB unlawfully yanked away a planned three-year contract worth $36 million in the face of intense pressure from the White House to sever ties with the radio network.
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Judge sets trial over whether CPB pulled back from NPR due to White House pressure
NPR alleges that CPB unlawfully yanked away a planned three-year contract worth $36 million in the face of intense pressure from the White House to sever ties with the radio network.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
NPR alleges that CPB unlawfully yanked away a planned three-year contract worth $36 million in the face of intense pressure from the White House to sever ties with the radio network.
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Thousands of Arizonans won’t be seeing SNAP benefits Nov. 1. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is expecting an influx of ‘neighbors’ in need of groceries.
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‘Unprecedented times’: Community Food Bank braces for more food instability while reeling from funding cuts
Thousands of Arizonans won’t be seeing SNAP benefits Nov. 1. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is expecting an influx of ‘neighbors’ in need of groceries.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Thousands of Arizonans won’t be seeing SNAP benefits Nov. 1. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is expecting an influx of ‘neighbors’ in need of groceries.
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Almost 900,000 Arizonans received SNAP each month this year, from a total of over 41 million people nationwide. The mutual aid group which distributes free groceries is scrambling to meet the needs of Tucsonans.
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Tucson Food Share anticipates growing demand as SNAP benefits freeze
The mutual aid group which distributes free groceries is scrambling to meet the needs of Tucsonans.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Almost 900,000 Arizonans received SNAP each month this year, from a total of over 41 million people nationwide. The mutual aid group which distributes free groceries is scrambling to meet the needs of Tucsonans.
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Car insurance premiums have increased at twice the rate of overall inflation. They've stabilized, at least for now, but more than half of Americans say the costs are painful.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Car insurance premiums have increased at twice the rate of overall inflation. They've stabilized, at least for now, but more than half of Americans say the costs are painful.
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The flower, also known as the Mexican marigold, has been farmed for generations and takes the spotlight every year in the country’s Day of the Dead celebrations.
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This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk
The flower, also known as the Mexican marigold, has been farmed for generations and takes the spotlight every year in the country’s Day of the Dead celebrations.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The flower, also known as the Mexican marigold, has been farmed for generations and takes the spotlight every year in the country’s Day of the Dead celebrations.
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Thousands of Arizonans won’t be seeing SNAP benefits Nov. 1. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is expecting an influx of ‘neighbors’ in need of groceries.
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‘Unprecedented times’: Community Food Bank braces for more food instability while reeling from funding cuts
Thousands of Arizonans won’t be seeing SNAP benefits Nov. 1. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is expecting an influx of ‘neighbors’ in need of groceries.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Thousands of Arizonans won’t be seeing SNAP benefits Nov. 1. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is expecting an influx of ‘neighbors’ in need of groceries.
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Initial estimates show Hurricane Melissa may have killed dozens across Haiti and Jamaica. Melissa is one of the strongest storms the region has ever seen, leaving widespread destruction in multiple Caribbean nations.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Initial estimates show Hurricane Melissa may have killed dozens across Haiti and Jamaica. Melissa is one of the strongest storms the region has ever seen, leaving widespread destruction in multiple Caribbean nations.
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Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani stated Tuesday that Democrats can get Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva sworn in — by reopening the government.
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Ciscomani says Grijalva swearing-in depends on Democrats ending shutdown
Southern Arizona’s Republican congressman responds to a letter from Tucson Mayor Regina Romero.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani stated Tuesday that Democrats can get Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva sworn in — by reopening the government.
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