First case of Omicron variant confirmed in Pima County
The Pima County Health Department said the person tested positive for COVID-19 in Tucson in early December.
Pima Animal Care Center is overcrowded, asking community to help with strays
The center also says that when done responsibly, it's OK to give a new pet as a holiday gift
Surcharge for unvaccinated Pima County employees challenged
A law enforcement union has filed a lawsuit challenging a $45 health insurance surcharge on Pima County employees who haven’t received the coronavirus vaccine.
Pima County board names Jan Lesher as acting administrator
Lesher has been leading the county as its chief deputy administrator since Oct. 23, when County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry was hospitalized after a crash.
Pima County sues the City of Tucson over water
The suit is the result of a policy regarding water prices.
Pima County administrator out of hospital, recovering after crash
Chuck Huckelberry was critically injured when a car struck his bicycle last month.
Pima County approves boosters because of high COVID spread
176 classroom outbreaks since school started.
Unsafe lane change led to crash that hurt Pima County administrator
The car driver was cited for causing an accident resulting in serious physical injury and making an unsafe lane change.
Pima County considers permit for company that will emit trace amounts of cancerous gas
The company previously violated air quality laws in Georgia
Pima County scrambles to house families as evictions steadily rise
Evictions are beginning to increase after the end of the CDC's moratorium.
Pima County orders COVID-19 vaccines for children
Federal officials are moving towards approving the vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
Pima County administrator suffered 'serious head injury,' broken ribs in crash
The county said Chuck Huckelberry was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle.
Biogas plant makes fuel, money for Pima County
Facility purifies waste methane for commercial use.
Tucson city council tells employees to get vaccinated by December or face firing
Pima County will required COVID-19 vaccinations for employees who interact with medically vulnerable people.
Pima County supervisors appoint Stahl Hamilton to fill Senate vacancy
Stahl Hamilton will fill the Legislative District 10 seat vacated by fellow Tucson Democrat Kirsten Engel.
