Pima County supervisors delay economic development plan vote
Pima County supervisors want more time to discuss the county’s three-year economic development plan. The Pima County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to continue the county’s proposed 2026-2029 Economic Development Strategy so they can have an in-depth discussion on some parts of the plan. They intend to vote whether or not to adopt…
“Boston Miracle” strategy cut murders. Can it work on crimes in Tucson tied to homelessness?
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. The dramatic drop in…
TUSD board votes to hold public meetings before naming school closures
Before it decides which schools to close and consolidate in the coming year, the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board voted Tuesday night to give the public more information on…
Judge throws out fired UA employee’s retaliation case
A Pima County Superior Court judge has thrown out a fired University of Arizona employee’s retaliation claim against the Arizona Board of Regents, ending her case without a trial.
Borderlands Bulletins
Tracking the impact of immigration enforcement on Southern Arizona communities
ICE arrested 2,171 people across Arizona in July 2026
More people were arrested by immigration authorities in Arizona in July 2026 than any time in the previous four years, according to data visualized…
Keep readingICE arrestó a 2,171 personas en todo Arizona en julio de 2026
Más personas fueron arrestadas por las autoridades de inmigración en Arizona en julio de 2026 que en cualquier otro momento de los cuatro años…
Keep readingDEA vehicle spotted at Tucson raid as agents shift to immigration work
During a Tucson raid last week, photos taken by observers show one vehicle standing out with a clear agency name: DEA, or Drug Enforcement…
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Watch the replay: Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez in District 7 debate
Democrat Adelita Grijalva and Republican Daniel Butierez faced off Tuesday night in a debate rematch for Arizona’s Congressional District 7.…
Vea la repetición: Grijalva y Butierez se enfrentan en revancha de debate en el Distrito 7
La demócrata Adelita Grijalva y el republicano Daniel Butierez se enfrentaron el martes por la noche en una revancha de…
FBI offers $25,000 minimum reward for dozens of unsolved Indian Country cases
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has established a minimum reward of $25,000 in cases where…
Which schools could TUSD close? Board will discuss plan Tuesday
The Tucson Unified School District will discuss its plan for closing and consolidating schools amid declining enrollment at its Aug.…
¿Qué escuelas podría cerrar TUSD? La junta discutirá el plan
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson discutirá su plan para cerrar y consolidar escuelas debido a la disminución de la…
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