August 26, 2026
TUCSON

Job opportunity: Kids worker

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The Tucson Parks and Recreation department is looking for KIDCO recreation workers to assist with programs for children. A recreation worker provides service to the patrons of the City’s Parks and Recreation facilities. The position helps plan activities for children ages 5 to 12,
COVID-19

New video encourages tucsonans to wear mask in public

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In order to stem the spread of COVID-19, every person in the City of Tucson over 5 years old is required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when in a public setting where continuous physical distancing is difficult or impossible. It’s not necessarily for your protection, but to keep others safe. […]
FINANCE

Grant funding helps create new outdoor dining

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New outdoor cafés and seating areas are beginning to appear in Downtown Tucson, thanks to a grant program between the Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) and Pima County. The new Outdoor Café Grant Program provides up to $5,000 to expand or enhance outdoor cafés. This program is designed to offset costs associated with higher-quality barriers, furnishings, […]
COVID-19

Arizona tops 200,000 Covid-19 cases

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As of today, Aug. 27, Arizona now has 200,139 positive coronavirus cases, with 680 new cases reported today (up from 187 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 21,101 cases are in Pima County (up 90 from yesterday). There have been 4,929 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (33 reported […]
ARIZONA

Food Bank needs volunteers

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The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is recruiting volunteers to distribute food to those in need, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many of the regular volunteers are unable to help at this time. Volunteers are needed to help on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. They should be at least 16 years old, healthy, be […]
ARIZONA

University of Arizona Welcomes its Most Diverse Class in History

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Preliminary numbers indicate that nearly half of this year’s first-year students come from diverse backgrounds. The university also set a new record for first-year and transfer student applications, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Arizona’s newest class of Wildcats, which begins classes yesterday, will be its most diverse class ever. Nearly
ARIZONA

Arizona Top state for Women’s Equality

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PHOENIX⁠ — Arizona ranks in the top 5 of states for Women’s Equality, according to a new studyconducted by WalletHub. The study compared all 50 states across three key dimensions: Workplace Environment; Education & Health; and Political Empowerment. Arizona also ranked in the top five for the “Smallest Political Representation Gap” and “Smallest Work

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