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Final design for the Jan. 8 memorial by the Chee Salette Architecture Office.

TMC Donates $500,000 to Tucson's January 8 Memorial

Construction expected to begin in 2017 at El Presidio Park near historic courthouse.

Homeless Work Program Begins Small; Hope for Growth

Plus: VA official in Tucson; new jaguar caught on camera; celebrating Lalo's music.

The Art of Paying Attention: Great Horned Owls

Author & wildlife illustrator Beth Surdut tracks some of nature's most accomplished masters of camouflage in Tucson.

Celebrating Lalo Guerrero

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Love Letters to the Pima County Public Library; The Art of Paying Attention to Great Horned Owls; Looking back on Hollywood's Golden Age "Star System".

Tucsonans Seek Civility: Engage with Those in Disagreement

Efforts ongoing to bridge divisive election cycle; 'don't depend on our leaders.'
Downtown Tucson.

Economists Predict Strong Year Ahead for Tucson, Nation

Tucson poised for growth behind increased federal spending, population growth.

Tucson's DeGrazia Gallery Hosts Fiesta de Guadalupe

Festival is free and open to the public this Sunday, with music, dance, performance.
Pima County Board of Supervisors at a meeting in early April 2015.

Supervisors Approve Leasing 2 Downtown Lots to Rio Nuevo

Pima County aims to avoid economic development incentive issues.
Company CEO Jim Cantrell said a Vector rocket is small enough to fit on the back of a commercial truck.

Land Lease in Place, Vector Looks to Future in Tucson

A company executive said plans are to build a factory in 2017, then start hiring staff.
The Arizona House of Representatives, in a 2013 floor session.

Arizona's Freshmen Lawmakers Learn Capitol's Ins and Outs

Tucsonans among the nearly one-third of the Legislature newly elected for 2017.
One new shelter is in place outside the Woods Memorial Library on North 1st Avenue.

Tucson Updating 120 Bus Stops, Building 5 New Shelters

Improvements will be ADA compliant and improve protection from the elements.
University of Arizona students walk by the Old Main.

Fall Semester Comes to a Close at the University of Arizona

Almost 1,700 undergrads have applied to graduate this semester.
Clothing, wood scraps and blankets are pictured in a City of Tucson dumpster on Friday, March 13, 2015. The trash was from the deconstruction of the Safe Park protest in downtown Tucson.

Tucson Needs Thousands of Blankets for the Homeless

Emergency blankets the city requested were sent to other cities hit by natural disasters.
Downtown Tucson.

Economic Outlook: Improving Tucson Employment Picture

Slow recovery from recession likely to pick up steam in 2017.

As Weather Cools, Tucson Real Estate Heats up, Defying Trend

Colder weather usually means a sluggish market, but that has not been the case this year.

George Takei's "Allegiance" Has a Message for America

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A Tucson organic farm with a mission; and the harmonious sound of The Reveille Men's Chorus.

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