The Explorer’s coverage of important issues and events over the years has garnered numerous journalism awards from the Arizona Newspaper Association and the Arizona Press Club.
Delivered every Wednesday to 47,000 households throughout northwest Tucson, The Explorer covers a variety of topics, including government, business, sports and recreation and arts and entertainment.
Every week, The Explorer aims to meet a range of needs and interests of its readers, while delivering an outstanding value to its advertisers.
Dave Perry, Publisher and Editor
Dave Perry is a University of Wyoming journalism graduate who spent most of his 30-year career at small-town newspapers in Riverton, Powell and Rawlins. He was editor of the five-day Riverton Ranger for 12-1/2 years, and publisher and editor of the five-day Rawlins Daily Times for 11-1/2 years.


