State reminds hospitals to activate emergency plans
The letter from the ADHS director came after Banner Health announced Friday it was nearing capacity.
Arizona courts lean on technology as they transition back to in-person proceedings
The bulk of Pima County cases have been postponed, and one administrator expects a "tsunami of cases" when courts fully resume.
Federal data shows COVID-19 spread in some Arizona long-term care facilities
Arizona is increasing testing in long-term care facilities, but some say the state was slow to act early on.
Arizona DACA recipients in limbo as Supreme Court decision draws near
The court could decide the future of the Obama-era policy at any time this month.
For fishermen near vaquita habitat, government assistance falls short
A group says the current situation is pushing fishermen to turn to poaching, which threatens the few remaining porpoises.
Gov. Ducey defends reopening decisions as COVID-19 cases rise
The governor also addressed statewide protests related to the killing of George Floyd.
COVID-19 cases surge in Arizona two weeks after stay-home order lifted
The number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus is also reaching new highs.
Daily roundup: COVID-19 case surge, hundreds face eviction, school reopening plan
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 3.
Tucson airport will require face masks starting this weekend
Officials say traffic is still well below normal due to COVID-19 but is rising faster than the national average.
TUSD superintendent applauds reopening recommendations, unsure how to pay for them
The area’s largest district will release the plan later this month, and it's considering measures like split-shift or split-day schedules.
Daily News Roundup: National Guard, Tucson vigil, unemployment
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 2.
Nearly 600 facing eviction in Pima County as hearings proceed despite pandemic
Tenants can delay their eviction enforcement, but only until July 22.
Arizona unemployment numbers continue to rise
The number of people on unemployment topped 740,000 in Arizona.
AZPM Daily News Roundup: Statewide curfew, school reopening guidelines
News impacting Southern Arizona, June 1.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe receives roughly $27 million in coronavirus relief
The tribe says it’s allotting some of the money to immediate needs and will save a portion for coronavirus costs later this year.
