Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Sunday, August 17, 2025.We're starting with breaking news from Fourth Avenue, where two Sun Link streetcars collided and derailed near Eighth Street on Friday evening. Four people were rushed to the hospital with minor injuries. Crews are still working to clear the tracks, and Fourth Avenue remains closed this morning as investigations continue. Officials say a driver tried to turn without confirming the rail switch, which led to the crash.Early yesterday, a crash on Grant Road at the I-10 frontage sent one person to the hospital and caused delays for drivers in that area. In the past day, there were also injury accidents at River Road and Orange Grove, and on Broadway and Camino Seco. Tucson Police urge everyone to slow down, especially around intersections known for steady traffic at all hours.Now to city hall—ten days post-primary, we’re hearing strong reactions to the ballot mix-up that affected nearly thirteen hundred voters. The Pima County Recorder’s Office is working to make sure election errors like this don’t reappear in November. Meanwhile, campaign finance reports show five out of seven Democratic city council candidates have qualified for public matching funds. Voter turnout and enthusiasm are high as candidates in Ward 5 and Ward 6 make their final pitches ahead of Tuesday’s upcoming runoff.On the economic front, downtown buzzes about Project Blue—a massive data center complex tied to Amazon though officials haven’t confirmed it. Last week’s community meeting at City Hall grew heated over water and electric rate concerns, but council members assure us that the project will be water positive. Public skepticism remains as city leaders defend non-disclosure agreements and try to balance transparency with economic opportunity.If you’re out house hunting, midsummer activity is lively. The median price for a three-bedroom around the Catalina Foothills is holding steady at about four hundred and fifty thousand dollars, with slightly more homes on the market than last month. The tech and service job market is steady; local job boards report about four hundred and fifty new positions posted this week, mostly in healthcare, hospitality, and logistics.For music lovers, downtown celebrates Tucson's 250th anniversary with four new murals painted by local artists. The Loft Cinema hosted its grand opening party Friday—even though construction on the new lobby continues, the spirit of indie film is strong. Romance writers gather today at local bookstores near Campbell, and Palo Verde Magnet High hosts a resource fair this afternoon with free school supplies for families.Sports fans, Tucson High’s girls volleyball team clinched a big win at home this weekend, pushing their record to five and one for the season. Local reporter Natalie Robbins just won a national award for solutions journalism, making our community proud.Weather-wise, we expect partly cloudy skies and a high near one hundred. Monsoon moisture is light, so outdoor events like the Phenology Walk at Agua Caliente Park are good bets. Just hydrate and watch for brief pop-up showers.On a positive note, volunteers worked through the early morning at Reid Park, planting wildflowers to celebrate Tucson’s birthday—a small act that will bring color for months ahead.Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe so you never miss a local update. This has been Tucson Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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