The Forest Service will host an open house today in Flagstaff to provide information, answer questions and solicit comments on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI). Members of the public may visit at any time during the … [Read more...] about Forest Initiative Plan Unveiled
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Book Reading at NAU Tonight
Author Michael Martone will be in Flagstaff May 16, 17, and 18 to teach a fiction/nonfiction workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day and give a reading on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the Liberal Arts bldg., Rm. 120. “Martone is a real-life kind of writer. He writes about trains, photo … [Read more...] about Book Reading at NAU Tonight
Flagstaff – America’s First STEM City
“You can’t get a cup of coffee in Flagstaff without bumping into a scientist,” joked Ira Flatow, National Public Radio Science Friday host broadcasting from the 2011 Flagstaff Festival of Science. Indeed, Flagstaff is full of scientists, techies, engineers and mathematicians. But how to tap this … [Read more...] about Flagstaff – America’s First STEM City
Flagstaff Market Showing Slow Recovery
The median price of a single-family-home sold in Flagstaff in April 2013 was $260,000. That’s up 2.6% from April 2012. The volume of home sales was actually lower than a year ago by 11%. Most experts attribute the low volume to lack of inventory; availablelistings of Flagstaff single family … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Market Showing Slow Recovery
Chamber President has New Appointment
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Julie Pastrick, was recently appointed as an ex-officio member of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Board of Directors. She serves in this capacity as Chairman of the Rural Business Development Advisory Council which advises the ACA Board on rural … [Read more...] about Chamber President has New Appointment
2013 Physician of the Year – Nathan Avery
Nathan Avery, M.D., was known as a physician who was compassionate, upbeat and thoughtful—even as he dealt with some of the most difficult and heart-wrenching cases. He was recognized for his clinical and surgical expertise as well as his willingness to assist his colleagues, going above … [Read more...] about 2013 Physician of the Year – Nathan Avery
CCC Evaluating Options for the Future
A combination of state budget cuts, and limited revenue sources has prompted Coconino Community College's President Dr. Leah L. Bornstein to enlist community leaders to examine its finances and make recommendations to address the College future financial plans. The Citizens' Review Panel has been … [Read more...] about CCC Evaluating Options for the Future
NAU President Embracing Technology
Flagstaff's largest employer announces plans to continue to embrace new technologies moving forward. In a recent panel discussion in San Francisco, based on commonly asked questions about technology in higher education, Northern Arizona University President John Haeger offered at least one … [Read more...] about NAU President Embracing Technology
United Way of NA Hiring New President
After a nationwide search that attracted more than 100 applicants, United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) has chosen Jill Briggs of Beaufort, SC, as its next President and CEO. Briggs, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of the United Way of Lowcountry, SC, will take the helm when … [Read more...] about United Way of NA Hiring New President
Mountainaire Bill Advancing to House Floor
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ) introduced the Mountainaire Relief Bill (H.R.862), which passed unanimously today in the House Natural Resources Committee. This legislation would correct a decades-old surveying error that put part of some people's private … [Read more...] about Mountainaire Bill Advancing to House Floor