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Fentanyl deaths rising in Pima County

32 people have died so far this year.
Republican Martha McSally, left, and Democrat Mark Kelly.

Chinese relations enter Kelly-McSally Senate race

Republicans are going hard on China while claiming Democrats, including Mark Kelly, are soft on China.
A photo accompanying a UANews release about the university's antibody testing effort in partnership with the state.

More than 1,000 health care workers sign up for antibody tests in first afternoon

Doctors, nurses and first responders have been signing up since the UA made 250,000 tests available.
Arizona fire officials say they are taking steps to keep crews social distanced, but there will be times in the field when firefighters will have no choice but to be in close proximity.

As if firefighting wasn’t dangerous enough, crews grapple with COVID-19

On top of a challenging fire season, officials also expect difficulties in observing distancing in a job that relies on face-to-face communication.
A woman speaks to someone in a vehicle seeking a COVID-19 test at a drive-thru testing site set up at Walgreens in Tucson on April 21, 2020.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 18

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Coronavirus liability, community gardens, and more.
Pima County Library bookshelves.

Pima County libraries reopen with temporary COVID-19 measures

Guests can now pick up books they’ve placed on hold or use computers that have been spaced apart.
Looking west toward the San Rafael Valley and the Patagonia Mountains.

Groups say border wall construction threatens biodiversity of Arizona sky islands

Conservation groups say the animals rely on the ranges to travel between habitats in the U.S. and Mexico.
A tomato plant at a Community Gardens of Tucson garden.

Gardening brings peace to some Tucsonans during pandemic

Community gardens provide a space for people to care for their mental health and for groups to address food insecurity.
An open sign hangs in the window of a business in Patagonia.

New Pima regulations under scrutiny

AG Brnovich to rule on challenge by three Republican lawmakers
Both a customer and stylists wear face masks during a hair cut at Eclips Cuts Salon in Tucson on May 12, 2020. The salon reopened when Arizona eased COVID-19-related restrictions that had ordered barbers and salons to close.

Some Pima County businesses reopen with precautions, others decide it’s too soon

How some business owners say they plan to protect the health of customers and employees.
A woman wears a face mask while she receives nail services at Casa de Nail in South Tucson on May 11, 2020. The nail salon opened when the state eased coronavirus-related restrictions on nail salons and barbers.

UA virologist on protective measures individuals can take to slow spread of COVID-19

It comes as the Arizona's stay-at-home order expires.
The open sign is illuminated in the window of Casa de Nails in South Tucson. The salon reopened once Gov. Doug Ducey eased COVID-19-related restrictions on hair stylists and nail salons.

Slowing the spread, businesses reopen, pandemic’s economic impact

Plus, what businesses and employers are liable for when it comes to preventing an outbreak.
Jill Biden meets with members of the Tucson community, including Mayor Regina Romero, during a virtual campaign stop. May 14, 2020

Jill Biden, wife of presumptive nominee, makes virtual visit to Tucson

The former second lady discussed education and issues facing Latinos.
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 15

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: UA graduation, retail sales plunge, and more.
Advocates have scrambled to find answers for DACA recipients amid the the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the fate of the program is still up in the air.

Supreme Court DACA decision looms over thousands of Arizonans

A longtime legal battle of the Trump administration will be decided by the Supreme Court before the end of session in June.
Facemasks and other personal protective equipment were delivered to Arizona from the strategic national stockpile that arrived in March 2020.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 14

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Restaurants' tough decision, gyms reopening, CVS test sites.

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