Good morning, Tucson.

Anthony Estrada co-founded One More Hug (a Tucson-based non-profit) in 2018 after his 12-year-old daughter died by suicide, and the organization now provides support and prevention resources for families coping with loss.

Hickman's Egg Ranch will deliver more than 2.1 million eggs from a price-fixing settlement to local food banks this month, with shipments going to St. Mary's in Phoenix, United in Mesa, and the Community Food Bank in Tucson.

Community members can register for the annual 9/11 Tower Challenge at the Tucson Convention Center on Sept.

11, climbing 110 floors and 2,071 steps to honor fallen heroes and victims. Doors open at 5:30 a.m.—participants must gather by 6:45 a.m. for a pre-event ceremony at 7 a.m. with snacks afterward.

SSVEC partnered with local fire districts to hold its annual May Day drill in Sunsites, simulating a trench rescue emergency to assess communication and response times.

The exercise aimed to improve safety for utility crews and first responders in rural Cochise County (grant funding supported the specialized training).

AAA reported that Labor Day gas prices reached record highs in Tucson, with the local average climbing to $4.42 a gallon—an increase from last week and nearly matching the state average of $4.54.

The data places Tucson in the top 10 for highest Labor Day prices nationwide.

Tucson officials and community leaders held an Economic Forum where Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva and Mayor Regina Romero addressed rising expenses such as food, housing, and utilities.

They highlighted a bipartisan bill passed to create affordable housing & lower costs for local families.

Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva and local leaders discussed affordability, welfare cuts, and housing issues during a panel in Tucson (highlighting concerns for Latino voters) as they addressed key local economic challenges.

Dr. Gabriel Trujillo said a TUSD community advisory committee met on Saturday, Aug.

29 to review school data for proposed consolidations and grade reconfiguration; another meeting is planned next week to shape upcoming community forums (which will address changes affecting families and staff).

Cinco (one of Arizona’s rare jaguars) was recently photographed moving through the state as four other jaguars have been tracked since 2011 by the University of Arizona’s Wild Cat Research and Conservation.

Tucson plans safety, bike lane, and sidewalk upgrades along a 2.5-mile section of Fairview Avenue — from Grant to Wetmore — and seeks community feedback this week through open houses at Flowing Wells High School, Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 to 11 a.m.

Arizona has set standing orders for flu and COVID vaccines that let pharmacists give shots without waiting for federal guidance + state officials say this move will boost access as respiratory season nears and plans may adjust if new recommendations come.

Santa Cruz County Health Services reported its first likely West Nile virus case, and the recovered patient spurred officials to increase mosquito trapping and surveillance.

Residents are advised to use EPA-approved repellent and remove standing water (to reduce mosquito breeding).