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Train lovers in the Old Pueblo have an opportunity to talk all things vintage locomotives at the 2026 Silver Spike Railroad Jubilee set for 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21. Of course, nonvintage train lovers are also welcome. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/l…

The Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition’s annual festival started as a New Year’s mochi pounding event and has grown to a larger scale with taiko drumming; traditional dancing; martial arts; origami; food; a marketplace; tea ceremonies and more. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/l…

Oro Valley’s intended use of reclaimed water to fill a 2.5-acre, former irrigation pond within the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve would be “a violation” of the conservation easement overlaying the 202-acre parcel, according to a claim filed with the town. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/n…

The votes are in. The people have spoken… It’s the Best of the Northwest! Find out Explorer readers’ favorite businesses, organizations and people at edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/p….

Pima County voters have passed both propositions in RTA Next, the 20-year, $2.67 billion regional transportation plan and half-cent sales tax extension. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/n…

A significant wildlife corridor through Avra Valley now bears the name of William Shaw, the University of Arizona professor who first identified it four decades ago. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/n…

Oro Valley has launched a free, family-friendly, 10-night Friday concert series that runs through May 29 at historic Steam Pump Ranch. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/l…

Oro Valley is using $400,000 in savings from two unrelated projects to build a section of multi-use path along Naranja Drive within the alignment originally preferred by town officials. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/n…

To “add prestige and environmental value to the Oro Valley community,” an all-volunteer group is making improvements to earn environmental certification for the Pusch Ridge 9-hole course. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/n…

Over the last eight years, Lisa Bayless, her husband and “chief giving officer” Jeff Stitt, and the Lisa Bayless Team at Long Realty have donated more than $665,000 to help the town and its citizens thrive. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/n…

It’s that time of year again, when the Old Pueblo’s readers converge on the mall at the UA for the annual Festival of Books. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/l…

Oro Valley is proceeding with installation of a traffic control light at the north entrance to Naranja Park. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/n…

In July 2024, Bezona opened an Oro Valley Coffee Roasting storefront in Catalina, where the business found a footing. Then, last November, he opened a second location in the lobby at Oro Valley Hospital. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/d…

We tend to view bamboo as a construction wood, decorations and even bamboo textiles in clothing. But can we use bamboo as food? tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/c…

To watch Ernie Fisher put together a bicycle is to watch a master. tucsonlocalmedia.com/marana/feature…

Volunteers are needed for the Tucson Festival of Books, returning to the University of Arizona campus Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/l…

It took seven years for the Smithereens to become an overnight success. At least that’s what the group’s guitarist, Jim Babjak, said. Now in their late 60s, the members still know how to bring it. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/l…

Look up into the night sky and there are more than just stars and planets. Writer and night sky watcher Jeff Woolwine says that’s not all there is. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/f…

The Department of Homeland Security intends to contract with Management and Training Corporation to use its Marana facility for an immigration detention center, according to Pima Resists ICE, an organization opposed to the detention center. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/n…

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain each earned 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards and are showcased alongside fellow global honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/n…