Eric Fink

Tucson

Reporter @KVOA. Politics guy. Passionate storyteller. Passionate left-hander. SoCal native. @SFGiants fan for life. Mildly decent golfer.

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State government shutdown possible with budget deadline looming

3 days ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

PHOENIX (KVOA-TV) Lawmakers up in Phoenix have just a few days left to compromise on a state budget and send it to Governor Katie Hobbs' desk. The deadline is June 30. If the deadline passes without a new budget for Fiscal Year 2026, Arizonans could see a government shutdown. However, Tuesday night, House Republicans and the governor are far apart. The house passed a continuation budget late Tuesday on a party-line vote. The bill will go to the Senate Wednesday. Gov.
Trump says Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire; UA professor reacts

3 days ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. - (KVOA) President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday night that Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. The president said he helped broker a deal that could bring an end to the current conflict between the two Middle Eastern countries. Leila Hudson, a Professor of Global Studies at the University of Arizona believes the next few hours will be critical as to whether the ceasefire can hold.
Trump says Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire, UA professor reacts

4 days ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. - (KVOA) President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday night that Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. The president said he helped broker a deal that could bring an end to the current conflict between the two Middle Eastern countries. Leila Hudson, a Professor of Global Studies at the University of Arizona believes the next few hours will be critical as to whether the ceasefire can hold.
PCSD investigating crash involving pedestrian on Southside

5 days ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. - (KVOA-TV) The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating a crash crash involving a pedestrian. According to PCSD, the crash happened just before 6 a.m. Sunday morning near the intersection of S. Palo Verde Rd. and S. Coach Dr. Deputies shut down N. Palo Verde Rd. at S. Coach Dr.Authorities say the pedestrian was transported to a local hospital. Stay with News 4 Tucson as we learn more.
City Council passes camping bans to comply with state law

1 week ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. - (KVOA-TV) The Tucson City Council voted Tuesday night to put two separate ordinances on the books that bans camping in public parks and washes. It was a necessary step to comply with a new state law. However, the decision did not come without pushback from some residents. Both ordinances passed 5 to 1 with only Councilman Kevin Dahl opposed. News 4 Tucson spoke to Councilman Paul Cunningham and Councilwoman Karin Uhlich Monday night.
Arrest made in deadly hit and run accident on Southside

1 week ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. - (KVOA) On Saturday, The Pima County Sheriff's Department has made an arrest in a deadly hit and run accident that occurred on Tucson's southside last month. Back on May 24th, 63-year-old Robert Netherton was in the roadway near the 3600 block of S. Palo Verde Rd. and Ajo Way when he was hit and killed by a car. According to PCSD, the driver fled the scene. Now, PCSD detectives have made an arrest in connection to the hit and run.
UA closes huge shortfall, projects balanced budget for upcoming year

2 weeks ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. - (KVOA) The University of Arizona administration revealed Thursday the university's budget is balanced. The 2026 fiscal year begins on July 1. "We've weathered a lot and when we face headwinds, we'll meet them and come out stronger on the other side," UA President Suresh Garimella said at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting on campus Thursday afternoon. Garimella's announcement comes roughly 18 months after the public first learned the university had amassed a $177 million deficit.
Protest at ICE office on Southside

2 weeks ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

Tucson, Ariz. - (KVOA) Several hundred protestors showed up just after 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Valencia Rd. and Country Club Rd. and marched to the ICE office on Country Club. This protest is in response to the demonstrations happening in Los Angeles. "You know we got to make a stand everywhere we can, especially here in Arizona, we're close to the border just like California is," protestor John Crain said. "I think it's the right thing to do.
Protest at ICE office in Tucson

2 weeks ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

Tucson, Ariz. - (KVOA) Several hundred protestors showed up just after 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Valencia Rd. and Country Club Rd. and marched to the ICE office on Country Club. This protest is in response to the demonstrations happening in Los Angeles. In Tucson Wednesday night, it was mostly peaceful, but graffiti was tagged on several buildings. Some protestors also broke windows. Tucson Police shutdown Country Club Rd. at Valencia Rd. in both directions to ensure everyone’s safety.
With early voting days away, candidates lay out their visions in CD-7 Democratic Primary debate

2 weeks ago | kvoa.com | Eric Fink

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA-TV) Deja Foxx, Adelita Grijalva, Patrick Harris Sr., Daniel Hernandez and Jose Malvido Jr. got the chance to make their pitch to Congressional 7 district voters Tuesday night in their final debate before Election Day. Each of them were asked how they would tackle Democratic Party unity after the election last November saw Democrats lose the White House to President Donald Trump and lose control of the U.S. Senate. The Democrats are in the minority in both houses of Congress.