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Adam Harper, a Tucson native and alum of Catalina Foothills High School and University of Arizona, was chosen from hundreds for the 2026 Nautilus Live ocean exploration internship and will soon join a program offering hands-on research in ocean science.

The Amphi Foundation was named the inaugural School District Foundation of the Year by the Arizona Educational Foundation on Friday, Aug.

7 at the state’s first Education Hall of Fame ceremony. The award honors its efforts to support local schools and community programs.

Arizona state officials warned federal decision-makers today that Interior’s draft Colorado River plan may cut deliveries by up to 3 million acre-feet (a move that could jeopardize water agreements crucial for local needs); the proposal remains under review.

UA alumna Gloria Knott started Tucson Love Letter last fall to share local events, restaurants (and stories) that celebrate Tucson's vibrant community.

The publication gathers insights from surveys and events to help locals and newcomers connect with the city's culture.

Homeowners in the Willcox Basin face drinking well failures as sediment buildup + ground subsidence from excessive groundwater pumping forces many to rely on costly alternative water sources in Cochise County.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing owners of three apartment complexes for failing to cool units and maintain safe living conditions; residents report long-term problems including broken air conditioning, plumbing, and faulty repairs at Sienna Ridge (located at 22nd Street and Craycroft Road).

Desert Ink Press (Green Valley) has distributed 4,900 bilingual books to 47 organizations serving Native American children across southern Arizona since May, boosting local educational resources.

The effort highlights the publisher’s commitment to community literacy.

The Tucson Police Department is growing its role in the business community by investing in workforce development (a key pillar) and safe policing to build trust.

The efforts are meant to support local enterprises and strengthen city partnerships.