In 2022, 16.5% of high school students and 4.5% of middle schoolers reported currently using tobacco products, as per the National Youth Tobacco Survey. Those 16.5% and 4.5% amount to 3.08 million teenagers – the overwhelming majority being underage – currently use such substances. However, no
The public libraries of Pima County now offer blood pressure test kits available for checkout at each of their branches. This is thanks to a collaboration between Pima County and the American Heart Association. Interested individuals will need to request these devices at their nearest libraries, which they can pick up and keep for a […]
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive tens of thousands of dollars of student loan borrowers was halted this past June 30 by a decision of the Supreme Court case Biden v. Nebraska, which states that the President did not have the authority to provide relief to the millions of Americans who borrow money to continue […]
One of the words most strongly associated with summer is the beach since the smell of the sea, the rhythm of the tides, and the soft sun-colored sand reflect the freedom, fun, and good vibes of the season. For residents of the neighboring states of Sonora and Arizona, the most common options for traveling to […]
The scorching summer heat in Arizona is nothing new to the millions of people who live in the state; however, this doesn’t stop the more than 3,000 reported emergency room visits and 250 deaths linked to heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses from happening every year in our state. For this reason, the city and […]
In a 4-1 vote in favor, the Pima County Board of Supervisors approved two sets of developments in Tucson meant to create and maintain affordable housing at a time of soaring rent prices. The proposal will allow the County to enter negotiations with the contractors involved in these projects totaling $2.6 million and delivering a […]
If you are in an area at risk of flooding during this rainy season, Pima County offers many self-service points to fill sandbags. It is recommended you take a shovel and gloves, as you will need to fill them yourself. The locations are: 1. 16091 W Universal Ranch Rd – fire station in Arivaca 2. […]
Every year, monsoon season brings about the closure of many streets due to the heavy rainfall that can take place. This, summed to the largely lacking rain infrastructure in the city, equals to a potential hazard to the community at-large, especially those living in areas close to mountains, washes, and dip crossings. To combat this, […]
88-CRIMEN, conocido en inglés como 88CRIME, es un programa bajo la Oficina del Fiscal del Condado Pima con el objetivo de apoyar a agentes del orden en su misión de detener fugitivos y llevarlos ante la justicia. El programa está diseñado para proveerle a los ciudadanos con un medio completamente anónimo para reportar y entregar […]
88-CRIME is a program under the Pima County Attorney’s Office with the goal of aiding law enforcement agencies in their mission to stop fugitives and bring them to justice. The program is designed to provide citizens with a completely anonymous medium to report and pass on crime information to the authorities, even rewarding significant sums […]





















