Tucson approves transit ambassador program and more police patrols amid Sun Tran strike threat
As Sun Tran drivers threaten to strike over safety, the Tucson City Council approved funding Tuesday for a new transit ambassador program and increased police patrols, the first year of a safety plan backed by $43 million in voter-approved transit funds. In 2015, when Sun Tran drivers went on strike for 42 days, driver safety…
Trump donor’s company lands billions in border wall contracts, including Arizona projects
This story was originally published by High Country News. Barnard Construction Company, Inc., an engineering contractor based in Bozeman, Montana, recently celebrated its 50th year in business. On its website,…
What Loop users in Tucson want: More safety, shade, water stations and signage
The safety of Loop users, along with the need for more shade to combat Tucson’s extreme heat, access to drinking water, restrooms, better protocols for addressing homeless encampments, signage and…
Lo que quieren los usuarios del Loop en Tucson: más seguridad, sombra, estaciones de agua y señalización
La seguridad de los usuarios del Loop, junto con la necesidad de más sombra para enfrentar el calor extremo de Tucson, acceso a agua potable, baños, mejores protocolos para atender…
A camera, trust and time: Honoring the legacy of borderlands photojournalist Nick Oza
Gabriela Campos has the wide smile and curious gaze of photographers who know how to see people, not just look…
Una cámara, confianza y tiempo: honrando el legado de Nick Oza, fotoperiodista de zonas fronterizas
Gabriela Campos tiene la sonrisa amplia y la mirada curiosa de los fotógrafos que saben ver a las personas, no…
Tucson School for the Blind opens in August, aims to fill gap after ASDB closure
From the third floor, teacher Kasey Hopper will take students who are blind or visually impaired down the stairs or…
Escuela para Personas Ciegas de Tucson abre en agosto y busca llenar vacío por cierre de ASDB
Desde el tercer piso, el maestro Kasey Hopper llevará a los estudiantes ciegos o con discapacidad visual por las escaleras…
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