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In election debate, AZ utility regulator defends changes to energy policy

In election debate, AZ utility regulator defends changes to energy policy

  • Howard Fischer

PHOENIX — The lone incumbent seeking reelection this November to the state's utility regulatory agency is defending the panel's decisions to cut programs that encourage use of renewable energy and to eliminate most rebates for energy efficiency purchases.

Student found dead at Marana High

Student found dead at Marana High

  • Sierra Blaser

Classes were canceled Tuesday at Marana High School. Police said later a student's body was found on the campus.

Lev’s Top 25, Week 1: A new No. 1 (Notre Dame) and No. 2 (Miami); how far did Oregon fall?

Lev’s Top 25, Week 1: A new No. 1 (Notre Dame) and No. 2 (Miami); how far did Oregon fall?

  • Michael Lev

Michael Lev’s college football Top 25 (plus five) for Week 1: Notre Dame rises to the top; Miami and LSU ascend; Michigan plummets.

‘Tough-ass kid’ Gio Richardson shakes off fumble for breakout performance

‘Tough-ass kid’ Gio Richardson shakes off fumble for breakout performance

  • Justin Spears

After Giovanni Richardson’s fumble in the first quarter, the second-year receiver from Chandler became Noah Fifita’s top target and had eight catches for 96 yards against NAU.

Photos: Arizona slugs out a 35-7 win over Northern Arizona

Photos: Arizona slugs out a 35-7 win over Northern Arizona

  • Kelly Presnell

The Wildcats ground down the Lumberjacks to open their season with a 35-7 win, September 5, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

Local teams host key matchups against out-of-town opponents

Local teams host key matchups against out-of-town opponents

  • Mac Friday

Two local teams in Mica Mountain and Marana host key games against out-of-town opponents in contests that each have a fair amount of history.

Tucson leaders discuss economy

Tucson leaders discuss economy

  • Hannah Cree

Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva joined Tucson leaders Tuesday at a panel discussion focused on affordability and issues impacting Latino voters in Arizona.

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Local teams host key matchups against out-of-town opponents

Local teams host key matchups against out-of-town opponents

Two local teams in Mica Mountain and Marana host key games against out-of-town opponents in contests that each have a fair amount of history.

Southern Arizona high school football Week 2 standouts

Southern Arizona high school football Week 2 standouts

Salpointe Catholic, Mica Mountain, Mountain View and Santa Rita headlined a busy Week 2 in Southern Arizona football last weekend.

Tim Steller’s column: Tucson streetcar needs reliability to fulfill potential

Tim Steller’s column: Tucson streetcar needs reliability to fulfill potential

For Star subscribers: Some see Tucson’s streetcar as an expensive toy, but it serves as relied-on transit at the U of A. To fulfill its potential, it must become more reliable with short waits.

Mica Mountain has the pieces for another football title run

Mica Mountain has the pieces for another football title run

No. 2 Mica Mountain moved to 2-0 on Friday after shutting out rival Canyon del Oro 30-0. It was the Thunderbolts' second shutout of the season.

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September 8 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

September 8 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Arizona Daily Star.

Monsoon critters emerge at Catalina State Park

Monsoon critters emerge at Catalina State Park

Monsoon rains bring out caterpillars, other critters at Catalina State Park.

Rep. Adelina Grijalva speaks at a roundtable hosted by UnidosUS, civil rights advocacy organization inside the Tucson small business center.

Rep. Adelina Grijalva speaks at a roundtable hosted by UnidosUS, civil rights advocacy organization inside the Tucson small business center.

Rep. Adelina Grijalva speaks at a roundtable hosted by UnidosUS, civil rights advocacy organization inside the Tucson small business center. Video by Grace Trejo, Arizona Daily Star.

Water flowing at Sabino Creek, above the village of Summerhaven

Water flowing at Sabino Creek, above the village of Summerhaven

Water flowing at Sabino Creek, above the village of Summerhaven. Video by Tony Davis, Arizona Daily Star.

Water flowing at Sabino Creek, above the village of Summerhaven

Water flowing at Sabino Creek, above the village of Summerhaven

Water flowing at Sabino Creek, above the village of Summerhaven. Video by Tony Davis, Arizona Daily Star.

Water flowing at Sabino Creek, above the village of Summerhaven

Water flowing at Sabino Creek, above the village of Summerhaven

Water flowing at Sabino Creek, above the village of Summerhaven. Video by Tony Davis, Arizona Daily Star.

Water flowing at the Marshall Gulch area of Sabino Creek

Water flowing at the Marshall Gulch area of Sabino Creek

Water flowing at the Marshall Gulch area of Sabino Creek. Video by Tony Davis, Arizona Daily Star.

Water flowing at the Marshall Gulch area of Sabino Creek

Water flowing at the Marshall Gulch area of Sabino Creek

Water flowing at the Marshall Gulch area of Sabino Creek. Video by Tony Davis, Arizona Daily Star.

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In election debate, AZ utility regulator defends changes to energy policy

In election debate, AZ utility regulator defends changes to energy policy

  • Howard Fischer

PHOENIX — The lone incumbent seeking reelection this November to the state's utility regulatory agency is defending the panel's decisions to cut programs that encourage use of renewable energy and to eliminate most rebates for energy efficiency purchases.

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Monsoon critters emerge at Catalina State Park

Monsoon critters emerge at Catalina State Park

Rep. Adelina Grijalva speaks at a roundtable hosted by UnidosUS, civil rights advocacy organization inside the Tucson small business center.

Rep. Adelina Grijalva speaks at a roundtable hosted by UnidosUS, civil rights advocacy organization inside the Tucson small business center.

The Wildcast: Answering Arizona football mailbag questions, reviewing NAU game

The Wildcast: Answering Arizona football mailbag questions, reviewing NAU game

Water flowing at Sabino Creek, above the village of Summerhaven

Water flowing at Sabino Creek, above the village of Summerhaven

Sports

Lev’s Top 25, Week 1: A new No. 1 (Notre Dame) and No. 2 (Miami); how far did Oregon fall?

Lev’s Top 25, Week 1: A new No. 1 (Notre Dame) and No. 2 (Miami); how far did Oregon fall?

Michael Lev’s college football Top 25 (plus five) for Week 1: Notre Dame rises to the top; Miami and LSU ascend; Michigan plummets.

‘Tough-ass kid’ Gio Richardson shakes off fumble for breakout performance

‘Tough-ass kid’ Gio Richardson shakes off fumble for breakout performance

After Giovanni Richardson’s fumble in the first quarter, the second-year receiver from Chandler became Noah Fifita’s top target and had eight catches for 96 yards against NAU.

Local teams host key matchups against out-of-town opponents

Local teams host key matchups against out-of-town opponents

Two local teams in Mica Mountain and Marana host key games against out-of-town opponents in contests that each have a fair amount of history.

Tucson Roadrunners president to step down ahead of season

Tucson Roadrunners president to step down ahead of season

Bob Hoffman is stepping down as president of the Tucson Roadrunners after a decade, but will remain with the team as a special advisor.

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Arizona law now requires updated ID photos every 16 years
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Arizona law now requires updated ID photos every 16 years

  • Arizona Department of Transportation

Beginning Sept. 12, Arizona law A.R.S. 28-3173 extends the driver license and ID photo update interval from 12 to 16 years, affecting standard and Travel ID holders.

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Roadrunners president Bob Hoffman to step down
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  • Tucson Roadrunners Hockey

Tucson Roadrunners president Bob Hoffman will step down before the 2026-27 AHL season, with Rob Mattina named interim president and Hoffman staying on as advisor.

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Do Flock cameras make communities safer? | The Ethical Life podcast

Do Flock cameras make communities safer? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts debate whether AI-powered license plate readers provide meaningful public protection or create unacceptable risks involving privacy, misuse and concentrated power.

Do we learn more from people who disagree with us? | The Ethical Life podcast

Do we learn more from people who disagree with us? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts examine how civil debate, genuine curiosity and shared interests can turn differences in values or politics into opportunities for deeper understanding.

Which directors can get just about any movie produced? | Streamed & Screened podcast

Which directors can get just about any movie produced? | Streamed & Screened podcast

Getting a movie made can cost a lot of money, so studios are apprehensive about greenlighting projects. Directors like Christopher Nolan get to skip to the front of the line.

What should we actually feel guilty about? | The Ethical Life podcast

What should we actually feel guilty about? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Religion once provided clearer boundaries for right and wrong. The hosts discuss whether secular culture can create equally effective paths toward responsibility and forgiveness.

Life & Entertainment

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III to step down

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III to step down

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian's first Black secretary, will retire as the Trump administration escalates criticism of the institution.

Roger Daltrey at the Lobero: A voice, a band and a lifetime of songs

Roger Daltrey at the Lobero: A voice, a band and a lifetime of songs

Roger Daltrey made a concert feel personal at the Lobero Theatre — a rarer trick than it sounds.

Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

Trump posted a social media image suggesting renaming New Mexico as "New America," adding to the list of his renaming fixation.

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