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New homes going up in a development in northwest Tucson, February 2018.

Real estate, rents continue to climb as housing crunch continues

Prices around Tucson continue to go up, leaving some unable to buy or going through eviction.
The Evo A. DeConcini U.S. Courthouse, 405 W. Congress Street in Tucson.

Tucsonans react to Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Large crowds are expected at a march downtown Friday night.
The Bighorn Fire burns in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness near Oro Valley on June 7, 2020.

Preventing and fighting human-caused wildfire

Fires started by people have long been a part of our ecosystem, but they're increasingly damaging today.
A collage of images representing 50+ years of "Star Trek" on television.

Has "Star Trek" changed the world? Author Ryan Britt examines a legacy lasting 50 years... and beyond.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How A Tucson woman made a life-changing transformation through art.
File image of the downtown Tucson skyline.

Tucson to expand neighborhood revitalization program

The program started with "Thrive in the 05" and will include a new neighborhood
The H.Wilson Sundt Generating Station at 3950 E. Irvington Road is seen in this image from a Tucson Electric Power video on YouTube.

Tucson Electric Power seeking nearly 12% rate increase

Public hearings will be held in Tucson.

Tucson sets up hotline for homeless people

Aims to connect people with shelter, food, other needs.
Tucson baker extraordinaire, Don Guerra.

A grassroots Tucson baker wins a national award for excellence.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Renowned author Tom Miller reads from "Where Was I? A Travel Writer's Memoir"; Adiba Nelson shares truth about her first day on the job as a new mother; and remembering cowboy poet & philosopher Baxter Black.
For Don Guerra, making bread is part art, part science, and all about building a community.

Local baker wins James Beard Award

Don Guerra, the owner of Barro Bread, was recognized on Monday.
Em Bowen.

One Tucsonan’s journey to becoming emotionally accountable -- and taking a stand against oppression.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: What the Pima County Library’s “#READBLACK” initiative wants to share with the world, and decoding "The FBI Way" with author Frank Figliuzzi.
Tucson's streetcar passes by Main Gate Square, at the University of Arizona Campus.

Tucson public transit to remain free

Teamsters claimed without fares, vehicles become refuge for the homeless.
More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

Arizona Department of Housing announces recipients of federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

Two of the sixteen projects are located in Tucson.
City of Tucson's council chambers in downtown.

Tucson City Council passes resolution supporting abortion rights

The resolution is in advance of an expected U-S Supreme Court ruling.
Vikki, from "The Crone Body".

Praising the earned beauty of "The Crone Body".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Therapist Susan Miner on building the foundation for inner peace; and the history behind Ormsby Park in Tucson's Barrio Santa Cruz.
A June afternoon at Archer Pool, 1665 S. La Cholla Boulevard, 2018.

Lifeguard shortage leaves some Tucson pools closed

Blame the pandemic and rising wages.
A housing subdivision under construction in Tucson off Silverbell Road. December 2020.

Tucson will help essential workers buy homes

The program builds off of a current city and county program.

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