Dylan Smith
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Editor & Publisher, @TucsonSentinel
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A 52-year-old woman committed suicide at the Border Patrol station in Yuma on Saturday after she was taken into custody by agents in California, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal said Wednesday.
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Chinese woman commits suicide at Az Border Patrol station; BP failed to conduct welfare checks
A 52-year-old woman committed suicide at the Border Patrol station in Yuma on Saturday after she was taken into custody by agents in California, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal said, blasting the agency for...
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April 4, 2025 at 5:05 AM
A 52-year-old woman committed suicide at the Border Patrol station in Yuma on Saturday after she was taken into custody by agents in California, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal said Wednesday.
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U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva died Thursday morning at the age of 77, his office and daughter said. Grijalva, in Congress since 2003, was treated for lung cancer last year, and said he would not seek to run for office again after November's election.
Raul Grijalva, longtime Tucson congressman, dies at 77 | Obituary
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva died Thursday morning at the age of 77, his office and daughter said. Grijalva, in Congress since 2003, was treated for lung cancer last year, and said he would not seek to run...
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March 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva died Thursday morning at the age of 77, his office and daughter said. Grijalva, in Congress since 2003, was treated for lung cancer last year, and said he would not seek to run for office again after November's election.
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U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva can't make votes in Washington and so he needs to resign ASAP and let Gov. Katie Hobbs call a special election — so voters can choose a representative capable of doing a job that desperately needs to be done.
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A sad fact: Raúl Grijalva can't do the job anymore & should resign from Congress | What the Devil won't tell you
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva can't make votes in Washington and so he needs to resign ASAP and let Gov. Katie Hobbs call a special election — so voters can choose a representative capable of doing a job th...
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February 28, 2025 at 3:25 AM
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva can't make votes in Washington and so he needs to resign ASAP and let Gov. Katie Hobbs call a special election — so voters can choose a representative capable of doing a job that desperately needs to be done.
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Mapping city traffic crashes 2017-2024 shows Tucson's most dangerous intersections
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Tucson's streets are among the deadliest in the U.S. — here's why
Tucson is one of the most deadly cities in the nation for motorists and pedestrians, and though crashes and deaths fell slightly last year, pedestrian deaths are up by more than 40 percent since 2017,...
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February 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Mapping city traffic crashes 2017-2024 shows Tucson's most dangerous intersections
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Pima County officials should protect employees from "unauthorized interference" and "fraudulent actors" as the Trump administration makes a show of force with immigration arrests, County Attorney Laura Conover advised in a newly released legal memo.
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Conover: ICE should 'come with a warrant' if they raid Pima County facilities
Pima County officials should protect employees from "unauthorized interference" and "fraudulent actors" as the Trump administration makes a show of force with immigration arrests, County Attorney Laur...
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February 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Pima County officials should protect employees from "unauthorized interference" and "fraudulent actors" as the Trump administration makes a show of force with immigration arrests, County Attorney Laura Conover advised in a newly released legal memo.
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Despite the potential for "more aggressive immigration enforcement," TUSD's policies have not changed under the law, said Supt. Gabriel Trujillo, and schools will require judicial warrants from federal law enforcement agents to come onto campus or demand student information.
TUSD will demand warrants, IDs from ICE officials attempting to remove students, but can't 'stand in the way'
Despite the potential for "more aggressive immigration enforcement," the policies of Tucson's largest school district have not changed under the law, said Supt. Trujillo, and schools will require judi...
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January 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Despite the potential for "more aggressive immigration enforcement," TUSD's policies have not changed under the law, said Supt. Gabriel Trujillo, and schools will require judicial warrants from federal law enforcement agents to come onto campus or demand student information.
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As the Trump administration makes a show of force against migrants, Pima County officials should ask for a copy of any warrants and identification from federal agents seeking access to county facilities and employees, County Attorney Laura Conover advised this week.
Amid deportation arrests, Conover says Pima officials should request papers from feds seeking access
As the Trump administration makes a show of force against migrants, Pima County officials should ask for a copy of any warrants and identification from federal agents seeking access to county faciliti...
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January 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
As the Trump administration makes a show of force against migrants, Pima County officials should ask for a copy of any warrants and identification from federal agents seeking access to county facilities and employees, County Attorney Laura Conover advised this week.
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Past Sasabe, in the Arizona desert, some of the last migrants to cross under the Biden administration awaited the Border Patrol
Asylum-seekers huddle through freezing night on U.S.-Mexico border as Trump inauguration looms
As the Biden era ends, and a new Trump administration was set to begin — with plans to launch a massive deportation effort — 18 migrants waited through the bitter cold night of the Arizona desert for ...
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January 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Past Sasabe, in the Arizona desert, some of the last migrants to cross under the Biden administration awaited the Border Patrol
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January 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Vivek's involvement with DOGE lasted negative Scaramuccis
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Broadcast TV chain Allen Media — which owns Tucson's Channel 4 KVOA — is cutting the ranks of local weathercasters across the country to consolidate operations at the company's Weather Channel hub in Atlanta.
KVOA losing local TV weathercasters as chain owner cuts stations across U.S.
Broadcast TV chain Allen Media — which owns Tucson's Channel 4 KVOA — is cutting the ranks of local weathercasters across the country to consolidate operations at the company's Weather Channel hub in ...
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January 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Broadcast TV chain Allen Media — which owns Tucson's Channel 4 KVOA — is cutting the ranks of local weathercasters across the country to consolidate operations at the company's Weather Channel hub in Atlanta.
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School officials react with 'great excitement' as appeals court decision reaffirms 2022 ruling to wind up anti-discrimination oversight
9th Circuit upholds end to TUSD desegregation case that began in 1974
After more than 50 years of legal battles, the 9th Circuit on Wednesday upheld a ruling that released the Tucson Unified School District from court oversight of efforts to right the wrongs of segregat...
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January 16, 2025 at 6:04 AM
School officials react with 'great excitement' as appeals court decision reaffirms 2022 ruling to wind up anti-discrimination oversight
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Temperatures will remain near freezing across much of Southern Arizona overnight on Sunday, National Weather Service forecasters said. A freeze warning will be remain in effect overnight until Monday morning.
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Another cold night for Tucson: Freeze warning continues into Monday
Temperatures will remain near freezing across much of Southern Arizona overnight on Sunday, National Weather Service forecasters said. A freeze warning will be remain in effect overnight until Monday ...
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January 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Temperatures will remain near freezing across much of Southern Arizona overnight on Sunday, National Weather Service forecasters said. A freeze warning will be remain in effect overnight until Monday morning.
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Mayor Regina Romero touted her 2024 accomplishments Tuesday and said a proposed half-cent sales tax would go toward addressing some of Tucson’s biggest problems.
Romero, starting her sixth year, delivered her “Report to Tucsonans” to a crowd of about 350 people at the Tucson Convention Center.
Romero, starting her sixth year, delivered her “Report to Tucsonans” to a crowd of about 350 people at the Tucson Convention Center.
Romero touts Tucson's investments in public safety, parks & roads
Mayor Regina Romero touted her 2024 accomplishments Tuesday and said a proposed half-cent sales tax would go toward addressing some of Tucson’s biggest problems
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January 8, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Mayor Regina Romero touted her 2024 accomplishments Tuesday and said a proposed half-cent sales tax would go toward addressing some of Tucson’s biggest problems.
Romero, starting her sixth year, delivered her “Report to Tucsonans” to a crowd of about 350 people at the Tucson Convention Center.
Romero, starting her sixth year, delivered her “Report to Tucsonans” to a crowd of about 350 people at the Tucson Convention Center.
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Supervisor Rex Scott will run the meetings of the Pima County Board of Supervisors this year, after being elected chair during Tuesday's meeting.
Rex Scott to take up chair's gavel on Pima County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Rex Scott will run the meetings of the Pima County Board of Supervisors this year, after being elected chair during Tuesday's meeting.
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January 8, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Supervisor Rex Scott will run the meetings of the Pima County Board of Supervisors this year, after being elected chair during Tuesday's meeting.
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Supes OK $330k base pay + $31k deferred; GOP's Christy votes 'no' citing transparency; Dem Heinz abstains, saying county administrator is worth even more
Lesher gets $100k raise, says she'll serve just 2 more years as Pima County admin
A divided Board of Supervisors renewed Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher's contract, giving the top bureaucrat a 27% raise and 10% more in deferred pay. Lesher told the Sentinel she plans to retire...
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January 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Supes OK $330k base pay + $31k deferred; GOP's Christy votes 'no' citing transparency; Dem Heinz abstains, saying county administrator is worth even more
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ICYMI: After its Christmas Day launch in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has been capturing deep-space images with the help of instruments developed by a University of Arizona team.
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10 astounding images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope in 2024
After its Christmas Day launch in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has been capturing deep-space images with the help of instruments developed by a University of Arizona team.
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January 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
ICYMI: After its Christmas Day launch in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has been capturing deep-space images with the help of instruments developed by a University of Arizona team.
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Through Dec. 31, your contributions can be tripled thanks to NewsMatch and the local donors to our Community Challenge Fund. It's absolutely the right time to join our Watchdog Club to support authentically local news you can trust.
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Nintzel: Support the Sentinel's effort to rebuild local news | Reporter's notebook
When there are fewer reporters, we know less about what’s happening across our community. At the Tucson Sentinel, we're here to reverse that trend and make local news work for you again.
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December 30, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Through Dec. 31, your contributions can be tripled thanks to NewsMatch and the local donors to our Community Challenge Fund. It's absolutely the right time to join our Watchdog Club to support authentically local news you can trust.
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Whether you celebrate a specific holiday or prefer to mark the longer nights and (somewhat) chillier days of winter in some other way, as we near the end of the year, you have the best wishes of all of us at the Tucson Sentinel.
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Happy holidays, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Tucson Sentinel!
Whether you celebrate a specific holiday or prefer to mark the longer nights and (somewhat) chillier days of winter in some other way, as we near the end of the year, you have the best wishes of all o...
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December 24, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Whether you celebrate a specific holiday or prefer to mark the longer nights and (somewhat) chillier days of winter in some other way, as we near the end of the year, you have the best wishes of all of us at the Tucson Sentinel.
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Christmas playlist: The all-time best holiday songs
It might not be nearly cold enough in Tucson to gather around the hearth, but here are some holiday songs to warm your heart whether you have a fireplace or not — and some to make you bang your head a...
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December 24, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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Tucson Sentinel's "What the Devil won't tell you" columnist Blake Morlock is Arizona's top opinion writer, while Paul Ingram garnered multiple awards including being named as the best news photographer in the state by the Arizona Press Club. Other Sentinel journalists also took home awards.
Tucson Sentinel journalists named as top columnist, news photographer in Arizona | From the newsroom
"What the Devil won't tell you" columnist Blake Morlock is the top opinion writer in Arizona, while senior reporter Paul Ingram garnered multiple awards including being named as the best news photogra...
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November 27, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Tucson Sentinel's "What the Devil won't tell you" columnist Blake Morlock is Arizona's top opinion writer, while Paul Ingram garnered multiple awards including being named as the best news photographer in the state by the Arizona Press Club. Other Sentinel journalists also took home awards.
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Susan Small — who with her late husband Bill Small, former owner of the Tucson Citizen and Arizona Daily Star, for decades directed the charitable works of the Stonewall Foundation — died earlier this month just days before her 98th birthday.
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Susan Small, longtime Tucson philanthropist, dies just before 98th birthday | Obituary
Susan Small — who with her late husband Bill Small, former owner of the Tucson Citizen and Arizona Daily Star, for decades directed the charitable works of the Stonewall Foundation — died earlier this...
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November 25, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Susan Small — who with her late husband Bill Small, former owner of the Tucson Citizen and Arizona Daily Star, for decades directed the charitable works of the Stonewall Foundation — died earlier this month just days before her 98th birthday.
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Marana Mayor Ed Honea died Friday. He was 77.
Honea was a longtime political figure in the Tucson suburb, having served on the Marana Town Council as a councilmember and mayor for a total of 37 years on three separate occasions.
Honea was just reelected mayor this year without opposition.
Honea was a longtime political figure in the Tucson suburb, having served on the Marana Town Council as a councilmember and mayor for a total of 37 years on three separate occasions.
Honea was just reelected mayor this year without opposition.
Marana Mayor Ed Honea dies at 77; helped helm town for 4 decades
Marana Mayor Ed Honea died Friday at age 77. The longtime political figure had served on the Town Council for nearly four decades.
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November 22, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Marana Mayor Ed Honea died Friday. He was 77.
Honea was a longtime political figure in the Tucson suburb, having served on the Marana Town Council as a councilmember and mayor for a total of 37 years on three separate occasions.
Honea was just reelected mayor this year without opposition.
Honea was a longtime political figure in the Tucson suburb, having served on the Marana Town Council as a councilmember and mayor for a total of 37 years on three separate occasions.
Honea was just reelected mayor this year without opposition.
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Remember those who have been killed, injured, abused, tortured for being who they are.
Remember those who have taken their own lives because they could not live in a world where they could not be themselves.
Remember them. And make the world remember them.
Remember those who have been killed, injured, abused, tortured for being who they are.
Remember those who have taken their own lives because they could not live in a world where they could not be themselves.
Remember them. And make the world remember them.
November 20, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Remember those who have been killed, injured, abused, tortured for being who they are.
Remember those who have taken their own lives because they could not live in a world where they could not be themselves.
Remember them. And make the world remember them.
Remember those who have been killed, injured, abused, tortured for being who they are.
Remember those who have taken their own lives because they could not live in a world where they could not be themselves.
Remember them. And make the world remember them.
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Highlighting recent efforts to combat fentanyl smuggling across the border, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs pushed for partnerships between state and federal agencies while warning the incoming Trump administration she would fight "misguided" policies.
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In Nogales, Hobbs praises partnerships against fentanyl smuggling as Trump returns to White House
Highlighting recent efforts to combat fentanyl smuggling across the border, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs pushed for partnerships between state and federal agencies while warning the incoming Trump adminis...
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November 19, 2024 at 4:14 AM
Highlighting recent efforts to combat fentanyl smuggling across the border, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs pushed for partnerships between state and federal agencies while warning the incoming Trump administration she would fight "misguided" policies.
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Democratic incumbent Sheriff Chris Nanos has won another term, with 495 more votes than challenger Heather Lappin in the final update to the vote count. Pima County finished tallying in the middle of the night. Officials are set to recount the narrow race, but the result is unlikely to change.
Nanos ekes out narrow reelection with 495-vote win over Lappin
Democratic incumbent Sheriff Chris Nanos has won another term, with 495 more votes than challenger Heather Lappin in the final update to the vote count. Pima County finished tallying in the middle of ...
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November 17, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Democratic incumbent Sheriff Chris Nanos has won another term, with 495 more votes than challenger Heather Lappin in the final update to the vote count. Pima County finished tallying in the middle of the night. Officials are set to recount the narrow race, but the result is unlikely to change.