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Here comes an astronaut. A firefighter. A zombie cheerleader. It was a recent Friday at Pima County’s Office of Children’s Counsel, which held its second annual Boo Bash Halloween party, a happy event amid what can be traumatic times for the young clients the office represents.
Check out these local Halloween events
Looking for something free, fun and family-friendly to do this Halloween? Pima County has several events to choose from. Come trunk-or-treating at one of our community centers or join us for a movie night. Watch this video to learn about the spooky events Pima County has planned. And be sure to check our calendar for details on future fall events.
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County resident finds fame as champion clay shooter
Karen Miles is a three-time women’s world champion, twice for sporting clays and once for the international sport shooting federation. She has spent many long hours honing her shooting skills on a scenic desert range that rests on County land.
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Health Department's presence at All Souls Procession aims to combat overdose stigma
Where some see shame or stigma in a death caused by addiction, members of the Pima County Health Department see an opportunity to bring awareness to an often-overlooked issue. This is what they plan to do at Tucson's All Souls Procession to bring awareness to overdoses.
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OME hoping to do ‘more efficient’ work under new roof
Pima County's newest building may look like it's a scene from NCIS or Criminal Minds, but it's real, and it's where the Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) will soon be working. Find out how the new building will help OME staff continue to provide death-related services.
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Six tips for voting in the Nov. 5 General Election
We’re heading to the finish line of the Nov. 5 General Election. Even if you voted by mail or early in person, you can still keep up with how ballots are tabulated. If you haven't cast a vote yet, there are still plenty of ways to do so. Here are things voters should know before the General Election gets here.
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Pima County and EPA celebrate $492,000 clean-up grant
Officials from the United States Environmental Protection Agency recently paid a visit to the site of the former Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facility, to celebrate Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation's grant enabling them to redevelop the site.
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Help us make the internet more accessible in Pima County
The Office of Digital Inclusion is conducting a countywide survey about the quality of home internet access, and we need your help to make sure everyone has access to reliable and affordable broadband. Be sure to take this short survey and share it with your friends and family.
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