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Flagstaff, AZ (2009-11-19) For the first time in nearly a year, the Hopi Tribe in northeast Arizona will have a Chairman and vice chairman. Arizona Public Radio's Daniel Kraker reports.

FUSD receives half-million dollar science grant

Flagstaff, AZ (2009-11-18) This morning Science Foundation Arizona awarded a half-million dollar grant to the Flagstaff Unified School District for an innovative new science center. Katelyn Seabury reports.

Census projections: two new Congressional seats

Flagstaff, AZ (2009-11-18) A new report shows Arizona poised to gain two Congressional seats. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales reports.

Navajo President investigation moves forward

Flagstaff, AZ (2009-11-18) An ethics investigation into Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Junior is moving forward. Arizona Public Radio's Daniel Kraker reports.

Flagstaff Hosts Post-Green Build Conference Events

Flagstaff, AZ (2009-11-13) The International Green Build Conference and Expo wraps up in Phoenix today. However, events in Flagstaff are just getting under way.

Flagstaff considers rainwater harvesting ordinance

Flagstaff, AZ (2009-11-10) Flagstaff officials are exploring a rainwater harvesting ordinance similar to Tucson's. Last year Tucson became the first city in the country to require new commercial buildings to harvest rainwater for their landscaping. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales reports.

Black liquor subsidy set to expire

Snowflake, AZ (2009-11-04) For the past several months KNAU has reported on the struggles of the Catalyst Paper Mill in Snowflake. Over the last year they've been forced to shut down the plant one week a month. That means less pay for the mill's 300 plus workers. But come January they hope to return to full capacity. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales has this update.

Prescott votes on whether to have more input

Prescott, AZ (2009-11-03) Prescott voters will decide whether city projects that cost 40 million dollars or more should go to a public vote. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales reports.

Flagstaff Unified School District Budget Override Election

Flagstaff, AZ (2009-11-02) Tuesday is the last day to turn in ballots for the Flagstaff Unified School District's budget override election. The election is aimed at renewing a ten percent override for FUSD's current budget. Arizona Public Radio's Gillian Ferris Kohl reports.

Williams Twin Fire meeting draws crowd

Williams, AZ (2009-10-09) Officials from the City of Williams and the Willams Ranger District held a public meeting last night to answer questions about the Twin Fire; a controlled burn turned wildfire 3 miles southwest of Williams.

Meeting in Wiliams tonight about Twin Fire

Flagstaff, AZ (2009-10-08) The Kaibab National Forest is holding a public meeting in Williams tonight in the aftermath of a prescribed fire that burned out of control. Arizona Public Radio's Katelyn Seabury reports.

White House aides look for ideas in Flagstaff

Flagstaff, AZ (2009-10-06) Members of the Obama Administration are looking for economic solutions in Flagstaff. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales reports.

Navajo Nation awarded stimulus funds for new jails

Flagstaff, AZ (2009-09-25) Earlier this week the Navajo Nation received 74 million dollars in federal stimulus funds to build three jails on the reservation. The largest grant the government awarded was for a new jail in Tuba City. Arizona Public Radio's Daniel Kraker reports.

Snowmaking Foes File New Lawsuit

Flagstaff, AZ (2009-09-21) Critics of a plan to make artificial snow with reclaimed wastewater at the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort are suing the U.S. Forest Service, just three months after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to consider whether the plan violates some Indian tribes' religious freedom. Arizona Public Radio's Daniel Kraker reports.

Grand Canyon Railway runs locomotive on vegetable oil

Williams, AZ (2009-09-18) To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Grand Canyon Railway's rebirth, the railway will make a special trip to the Canyon tomorrow. One of its historic steam locomotives will be fueled by recycled vegetable oil. Arizona public radio's Katelyn Seabury has the story.

Flagstaff Council forces kids to wear bike helmets

Flagstaff, AZ (2009-09-16) It's estimated that head injuries to bicycle riders not wearing helmets costs 81 million dollars a year. That figure motivated the Flagstaff City Council to pass a bike helmet ordinance at its meeting Tuesday night. But it was a close vote, as Arizona Public Radio's Theresa Bierer reports.

First State Bank of Flagstaff closes Flagstaff, AZ (2009-09-09) First State Bank of Flagstaff re-opened yesterday as Sunwest Bank, after First State was closed Friday by the FDIC. California based Sunwest assumed First State's 95 million dollars in deposits and all of its loans.

Residents Return to homes in Payson Flagstaff, AZ (2009-09-01) Fire officials say residents who were evacuated from their homes in the Whispering Pines subdivision north of Payson can return to their homes this afternoon, Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 5 pm.

Senator John McCain Pays Tribute to the Late Senator Kennedy Flagstaff, AZ (2009-08-26) Senator McCain cancelled a speech in Flagstaff this Friday, and instead will travel to Boston to attend funeral services of the late Senator Edward Kennedy.

Navajo Soldier Killed in Action in Afghanistan Flagstaff, AZ (2009-08-21) A Navajo soldier has been killed in action in Afghanistan. 21-year old Army Specialist Troy Orion Tom, of Beclabito, NM, was killed on Tuesday when his squad went to help another squad under heavy attack.