Pima County expands lawn and garden equipment replacement program PIMA COUNTY, Jan. 2, 2024 – Pima County has added a sixth drop-off site to the Cut Down Pollution program, making it easier for Marana-area residents to access vouchers for…

Jan. 5 job fair to focus on border health program Pima County, Dec. 28, 2023 - The Pima County Health Department will be hiring temporary program specialists and program coordinators to support its Border Health Program at a Jan. 5 hiring…

A year of public service in Pima County Happy New Year from everyone at Pima County! Every day, about 7,000 people in our offices and departments work to make your community a better place. This year, we launched the County's new website, made…

PIMA COUNTY, AZ - Pima Animal Care Center’s nonprofit partner, Friends of PACC, is offering free customized ID tags to all adopters, fosters, and existing pet owners to help keep pets with the families who love them. Beginning Dec. 21,…

Tucson, AZ - The Pima County Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted 3-1 to appoint Sylvia M. Lee, Ph.D., to join them on the Board and complete the term of former District 3 Supervisor Sharon Bronson. Bronson resigned in November after completing the…

Pima County - If you’re new to the sport of shooting, Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation invites you to attend First Shots. This free firearms course, tailored for beginning shooters, takes place Saturday, August 26, at the…

Public Defense Services to offer legal clinic to get records sealed PIMA COUNTY, Aug. 14, 2023 -- Pima County’s Public Defense Services office will offer a legal clinic on Aug. 22, 2023, that will assist people arrested for, charged with,…

Health Department reminds parents to get kids vaccinated for school year As summer winds down and kids return to school, routine vaccinations are a top public health priority. The Pima County Health Department wants to make sure parents know what…

Pima Animal Care Center has seen more than 60 puppies come into the shelter over the last week and needs adopters to make room for incoming adult dogs and puppies alike. More than a thousand dogs, including puppies, have come into the facility…

Board of Supervisors approves $3.6 million in Outside Agency funding PIMA COUNTY, July 25, 2023 — The Pima County Board of Supervisors at its July 25 meeting approved funding of $3,623,520 in Outside Agency grants for the 2023-24 fiscal year,…

PIMA COUNTY, AZ – Scott DiBiase took over as the director of Pima County’s Department of Environmental Quality on July 17 after nearly 20 years of air quality experience in Pinal County. DiBiase, 53, had served as the interim…

Generous donors help PACC offer care on the go On July 12, Pima Animal Care Center and its nonprofit partner, Friends of PACC (FOP), unveiled "Karen's Karing Van," a state-of-the-art mobile veterinary clinic named for longtime Friends of PACC…

PACC hosting microchip clinic to prepare for July 4 holiday PIMA COUNTY, June 28, 2023 -- Pima Animal Care Center is holding a free microchip clinic at Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way, July 1 and 2. Staff will begin processing pets at 8…

Supervisors Approve $420,000 in Outside Agency Funding for FY 23/24 PIMA COUNTY, June 21, 2023 – The Pima County Board of Supervisors at its June 20 meeting unanimously approved a combined $420,000 for Outside Agency Funding through the…

County awarded grant to increase broadband’s reach in underserved areas PIMA COUNTY, June 16, 2023 – The U.S. Commerce Department announced today that Pima County will receive a $30.3 million grant to expand high-speed internet…

Friends of PACC hosting free spay/neuter events for dogs during “Big Fix Week” PIMA COUNTY, June 7, 2023 - Friends of Pima Animal Care Center is hosting several days of free spay/neuter clinics during what it is calling “Big…

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PACC seeing increase in distemper coming into the shelter PIMA COUNTY, May 24, 2023 – Pima Animal Care Center is asking for the public’s help in getting 75 dogs into foster or adoptive homes today to keep pets healthy amidst a…

From the Desk of Jan Lesher, Pima County Administrator Vol. 2, No. 8 - May 23, 2023 My Under the Dome Newsletter arrives in your inbox twice a month. If you know of other people who might want to get this semi-monthly update from me, have them…

Supervisors OK $35,000 in Outside Agency Tourism funding Pima County - The Pima County Board of Supervisors at its May 16 meeting unanimously approved a combined $35,000 for Outside Agency Funding through the Attractions and Tourism Department,…

Pima County, AZ - The Pima County Department of Transportation is looking for your input on transportation needs and concerns in rapidly growing southwest area. Pima County is studying the West Valencia Road corridor and greater Drexel Heights…

Supervisor Rex Scott to Join Leaders in County Government for Intensive Leadership Program in Nation’s Capital Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott has been named one of a select group of 23 leaders in county government from across the country to…

PACC to partner with PetcoLove Lost on pet reunification effort Pima Animal Care Center is partnering exclusively with the nonprofit Petco Love to use its PetcoLove Lost platform for lost and found reporting and matching of pets. In 2022,…

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Pima County launches new Spanish Facebook page: Pima County en Español PIMA COUNTY, May 9, 2023 – Pima County launched a new Facebook page dedicated to providing information in Spanish. By creating this page, the County hopes to better…

PIMA COUNTY, May 3, 2023 — Students entering 7th and 8th grade can take advantage of a new summer program at the Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, thanks to Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation. The free youth…

PIMA COUNTY --Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation (NRPR) is looking to hire additional lifeguards for the summer. NRPR is interested in candidates who are either currently certified with American Red Cross Lifeguarding or who plan…

The Pima County Board of Supervisors at its April 18 meeting voted 3-2 to approve an updated Economic Development Strategic Plan that will engage both the business community and region at large in supporting long-term economic prosperity.…

Workforce summit draws business leaders, focuses on future of Pima County's labor force The future of Southern Arizona’s job ecosystem and economy took center stage March 16 at a workforce summit hosted by Pima County and its Workforce…

Pima County, AZ - Pima County Department of Transportation and its contractor, Granite Construction, Inc., will be conducting miscellaneous concrete bridge deck repairs on the Ina Road Bridge over Canada del Oro Wash on the following dates: -…

The Pima County Board of Supervisors March 21 voted unanimously to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Tucson related to the preservation of the historic Fort Lowell, located within Fort Lowell Park, 2900 N. Craycroft Road. The…

PIMA COUNTY, Mar. 8, 2023 - Pima Animal Care Center is highlighting 24 adoptable dogs in 24 hours in an effort to increase adoptions and showcase the wide variety of dogs in need of homes at the shelter. Beginning on Thursday, March 9, at 8 a.m.,…

PIMA COUNTY, March 3, 2023 – Pima County’s Department of Community & Workforce Development, in partnership with Supervisor District 5, is hosting the Summer Youth and Family Resource fair on Saturday, March 11. The resource fair…

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department and its contractors will conduct sewer repairs at the following locations during the week of March 6-10, 2023. All repairs done during normal business hours unless otherwise…

Pima County District 1 Supervisor Rex Scott and his team will be hosting a free Senior Resource Fair March 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. About 30 businesses, government agencies and nonprofits are expected at…

PIMA COUNTY, Feb. 28, 2023 – The Pima County Board of Supervisors at its February 21st meeting voted to accept a $100,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Pima County. PACC plans to…

Pima County has opened enrollment for its Summer Youth Employment Program. The program is open to youth from 14 to 21 years old who want to gain work experience, develop new skills and advance their education. Daphanie Conner, the County’s…

'There's a different way:' Pima County INVESTs in the formerly incarcerated James Tatum was at a low point in his life, sentenced to three years of probation, but then he got involved in Pima County’s INVEST program, helping to turn his…

PIMA COUNTY, Feb. 24, 2023 – Notices of Value, the documents that alert property owners to their property’s Assessed Value for taxation purposes, have been issued for Tax Year 2024. Printed notices were mailed Friday, Feb. 17, and should…

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department and its contractors will conduct sewer repairs at the following locations during the week of February 27-March 3, 2023. All repairs done during normal business hours unless otherwise noted.…

On Friday, February 24, through Monday, March 6, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., VSS International, Inc., will be performing crack seal work as part of Pima County’s Road Pavement Repair and Preservation Program at the following locations: -Swan…

PIMA COUNTY, Feb. 21, 2023 - Pima County’s Public Defense Services office will offer a legal clinic Feb. 28 that will assist people arrested for, charged with, and/or convicted of certain crimes in petitioning the court to seal their criminal…

PIMA COUNTY, Feb. 22, 2023 – Come and lasso a new partner courtesy of Pima Animal Care Center’s adoption roundup running through Feb. 26. PACC is offering several Western-themed incentives for adopters during this Rodeo Week. In…

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department and its contractors will conduct sewer repairs at the following locations during the week of February 20-24, 2023. All repairs done during normal business hours unless otherwise noted.…

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Health Department and AZ Poison Center guidance for possible I-10 hazmat acid exposure The Pima County Health Department working with the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center have released the following guidance for any person who…

PIMA COUNTY February 14, 2023 – Pima County Health Director Dr. Theresa Cullen notified County Administrator Jan Lesher Feb. 14 that she has reached an agreement with Gov. Katie Hobbs to withdraw her nomination to lead the Arizona Health…

'Removing the barriers:' Resource navigators help community members find help they need Mabby Sandoval had always been interested in becoming a nurse. Now, she’s on her way to what she calls her dream job with the help of a program she found…

PIMA COUNTY, Feb. 9, 2023 – Join Pima Animal Care Center, Friends of PACC, and a variety of four-legged friends for a one-of-a-kind celebration of Pima County’s pets Feb. 19 along Historic Fourth Avenue. In addition to hundreds of…

PIMA COUNTY, Feb. 7, 2023 — Pima County and the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona this week will begin offering free and fast tax-preparation assistance to members of the community. The Valet VITA program, a partnership between Pima…

PIMA COUNTY, Feb. 3, 2022 – The first 50 families to adopt an adult dog from Pima Animal Care Center this weekend will receive a $50 credit to use at PACC’s on-campus Central Pet store through Feb. 5. The store credit is thanks to a…

The Pima County Health Department and Banner – University Medicine will hold a virtual town hall on senior health on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 7 p.m. The free interactive town hall will be held on Microsoft Teams. Individuals can register…

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department and its contractors will conduct sewer repairs at the following locations during the week of February 6-10, 2023. All repairs done during normal business hours unless otherwise noted.…

Jan. 31, 2023 - Pima Animal Care Center is hosting a free spay and neuter event for community cats Feb. 24-26 in PACC’s Multi-Purpose Room, 4000 North Silverbell Road in Tucson. The Snip ‘N’ Tip event is one of several programs…

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department and its contractors will conduct sewer repairs at the following locations during the week of January 30-February 3, 2023. All repairs done during normal business hours unless otherwise…