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Tucson swim teams hit by pool fee hike

Tucson swim teams hit by pool fee hike

  • Hannah Cree

For now, the swim teams at Vail's Mica Mountain and Cienega high schools are getting funding from council member Nikki Lee’s office to help cover the cost of increased pool fees to keep practicing at Clements Swimming Pool.

New technology will speed PFAS removal from Tucson groundwater

New technology will speed PFAS removal from Tucson groundwater

  • Tony Davis

A new $27 million layer of technology at the city's 32-year-old southside water treatment plant will bring more efficient and effective cleanup of PFAS compounds known as "forever chemicals" from that area's long-polluted aquifer, Tucson Water officials said.

Pete Buttigieg set to rally in Tucson for JoAnna Mendoza, other Democrats

Pete Buttigieg set to rally in Tucson for JoAnna Mendoza, other Democrats

  • Hannah Cree

Pete Buttigieg will campaign in Tucson in two weeks after canceling an event earlier this summer.

Tucson officials condemn homophobia, gun violence after 'hate crime' killings

Tucson officials condemn homophobia, gun violence after 'hate crime' killings

  • Hannah Cree

Tucson officials and community groups condemn a fatal shooting outside a midtown gay bar, investigating it as a hate crime targeting LGBTQIA+ individuals. The suspect committed murder-suicide, leaving a note listing LGBTQIA+ businesses. Authorities describe it as a tragic, isolated incident.

RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Mine Inspector

RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Mine Inspector

  • Arizona Daily Star

Mine Inspector candidates Brian Matlock and Walter "Les" Presmyk debate playback.

Pima County probes potential data center health risks

Pima County probes potential data center health risks

  • Hannah Cree

A new Pima County report examines how the presence of a data center could affect human health. There's a lot that's not known.

Gallego, Romero call for New Deal-style Colorado River project

Gallego, Romero call for New Deal-style Colorado River project

  • Tony Davis

The U.S. government needs to launch a massive federal public works program to build more infrastructure to help Arizona and other Southwestern states cope with impending Colorado River water cutbacks, said U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero.

Rep. Juan Ciscomani and JoAnna Mendoza agree to debate

Rep. Juan Ciscomani and JoAnna Mendoza agree to debate

    Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani and Democratic challenger JoAnna Mendoza have agreed to a debate next month.

    RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Congressional District 8

    RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Congressional District 8

      Recorded playback of 1-on-1 with Bernadette Greene-Placentia.

      RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Congressional District 9

      RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Congressional District 9

        Recorded playback of 1-on-1 with Danielle "Deni" Sterbinsky.

        Butierez, Grijalva debate voting laws, role of ICE, more

        Butierez, Grijalva debate voting laws, role of ICE, more

          Republican candidate Daniel Butierez supports mail-in voting with changes such as verifying voter eligibility but rejects claims of widespread fraud promoted by Trump while facing Democratic incumbent Adelita Grijalva who argues these efforts undermine voting rights.

          RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Congressional District 7

          RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Congressional District 7

            Candidates Daniel Francis Butierez, Sr. and Adelita Grijalva debate playback.

            RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Congressional District 5

            RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Congressional District 5

              A 1-on-1 with Elizabeth Lee will be available for playback this afternoon at 4 p.m.

              How to watch Rep. Adelita Grijalva debate opponent Daniel Butierez Sr. tonight

              How to watch Rep. Adelita Grijalva debate opponent Daniel Butierez Sr. tonight

                Arizona congressional district 7 candidates Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez Sr. will debate tonight.

                Supervisors renew Pima County contract for education nonprofit under fire

                Supervisors renew Pima County contract for education nonprofit under fire

                The Pima County Supervisors on Tuesday approved $122,000 in county funds to the Southern Arizona Education Council. It also implemented new accountability measures.

                Pima County touts eight months of housing, public safety effort

                Pima County touts eight months of housing, public safety effort

                County officials say their plan to tackle systemic public safety issues is working with new data from the program’s eight-month mark.

                Two Tucson City Council members won't seek re-election

                Two Tucson City Council members won't seek re-election

                Two members of the Tucson city council say they will not be seeking re-election next year.

                Midtown Tucson intersection to be closed this weekend

                Midtown Tucson intersection to be closed this weekend

                The intersection of East Fifth Street and North Alvernon Way to close for the weekend beginning Friday for ongoing road construction.

                Hundreds oppose huge solar farm planned near Tucson

                Hundreds oppose huge solar farm planned near Tucson

                Hundreds of residents of Three Points shared their dissatisfaction with a company they say has done too little to keep the community informed about its proposal for a 5,000-acres solar farm.

                Tucson to collect $30 monthly lap-swimming pass soon

                Tucson to collect $30 monthly lap-swimming pass soon

                Swimming laps at City of Tucson pools will now cost up to $30 a month with a new monthly pass system starting in just a few weeks.

                Collapse of Colorado River reservoirs: A wake-up call and a flashing red light

                Collapse of Colorado River reservoirs: A wake-up call and a flashing red light

                For Star subscribers: The continued run of record low water flowing from the Colorado River into the nation's two biggest reservoirs has major ramifications for water supplies in Tucson and across the entire Southwest.

                Tucson apartment complexes' owners sued by state

                Tucson apartment complexes' owners sued by state

                The lawsuit alleges the apartments are not properly maintained and failed to provide required standards for air conditioning.

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                LDS Church picks Arizona site for planned temple

                LDS Church picks Arizona site for planned temple

                Saguaros in Sabino toppled after Tucson storms

                Saguaros in Sabino toppled after Tucson storms

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                House candidate Mendoza wrongfully took home tax credit

                House candidate Mendoza wrongfully took home tax credit

                JoAnna Mendoza, who is running against faces incumbent Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani for Arizona's 6th Congressional District, incorrectly claimed an education-related property tax credit.

                Speaker Johnson echoes Trump’s communism rhetoric in Ciscomani stump

                Speaker Johnson echoes Trump’s communism rhetoric in Ciscomani stump

                House Speaker Mike Johnson and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visited Casa Grande to promote Trump tax cuts and campaign for Rep. Juan Ciscomani.

                Tucson City Council approves strict data center zoning rules in 6-1 vote

                Tucson City Council approves strict data center zoning rules in 6-1 vote

                Tucson City Council voted 6-1 to adopt strict zoning rules for large-scale data centers, requiring rezoning review, water and noise safeguards, and a half-mile setback from homes.

                Tucson Water customers to see no immediate change under river cutback plan

                Tucson Water customers to see no immediate change under river cutback plan

                Tucson Water says customers won't see immediate changes as officials review a federal proposal to cut Colorado River water supplies.

                Former treasurer alleges conspiracy in claim against Pima County

                Former treasurer alleges conspiracy in claim against Pima County

                Former treasurer Brian Johnson is asking for damages amounting to $260,000, which is the salary he would have earned for the rest of his term plus the amount that would have gone into his retirement had he not left office.

                Pima County board 'condemns' ICE arrest of Tucson mom near courthouse

                Pima County board 'condemns' ICE arrest of Tucson mom near courthouse

                Local officials condemn federal immigration enforcement targeting a Tucson mother after a court appearance, emphasizing that public safety requires individuals to access county services without fear of detention.

                Newcomer appointed to be Pima County treasurer

                Newcomer appointed to be Pima County treasurer

                The appointment comes weeks after former treasurer Brian Johnson resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.

                List: Here's who won Southern Arizona’s contested primary elections

                List: Here's who won Southern Arizona’s contested primary elections

                Among the final results: Democratic Socialist candidate Miranda Lopez unseated Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl-Hamilton by 71 votes.

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