With the February snowstorm now moving out of the region, Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff has reported at least 36 inches of new snow. One foot of new snow fell within the past 24 hours. All lifts at the Flagstaff area ski resort are operational. Roads to the ski resort are snow packed; four … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Receiving Fresh Snow
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County Reporting High Number of Flu Cases
The Coconino County Public Health Services District continues to see a high number of influenza cases with 407 cases reported as of Feb. 2, which is significantly higher than the seven cases reported this time last year. Public health officials have reported “widespread” flu activity … [Read more...] about County Reporting High Number of Flu Cases
New Deputy Superintendent Named for Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga recently announced that Diane Chalfant has been selected as the park’s new Deputy Superintendent. Chalfant, a 32-year National Park Service (NPS) career professional, is expected to move to the Grand Canyon n early March. Chalfant is … [Read more...] about New Deputy Superintendent Named for Canyon
Old Dominion Opening Flagstaff Service Center
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is announcing the opening of a new service center in Flagstaff, Arizona, bolstering the company’s presence in Arizona and the Southwestern United States. Strategically located along Interstate 40, the eight-door facility joins the company’s nationwide network of … [Read more...] about Old Dominion Opening Flagstaff Service Center
Bashas Reports Hacking of Sensitive Information
Bashas Supermarkets is reporting the chain has become a victim of a cyber attack. Criminals have gained access to parts of the store’s systems that capture customer’s payment information. Store officials say they have been compliant with all Payment Card Industry (PCI) security requirements. IT … [Read more...] about Bashas Reports Hacking of Sensitive Information
Snowbowl Hosting Champion Ski Coach
Confidence is a learnable trait that takes successful people to the next level beyond talent, preparation and skill, says former U.S. Men’s Ski Team Head Coach Phil McNichol. This former Northern Arizona University student and Arizona Snowbowl ski instructor transfers lessons learned on the slopes … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Hosting Champion Ski Coach
Brewer Issuing Emergency Declaration
Governor Jan Brewer today issued a Declaration of Emergency in response to unusually cold temperatures that have frozen pipes and caused water shortages affecting the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation and parts of Apache, Coconino and Navajo counties. Since mid-January, parts of northern … [Read more...] about Brewer Issuing Emergency Declaration
Businesses Investigated for Lighting Violations
Analysis of outdoor lighting in Flagstaff continues this month. As the world's first International Dark Skies City, and a history of residents working to preserve dark skies dating back to 1958, the movement has gained momentum over time and resulted in the City of Flagstaff's strict lighting … [Read more...] about Businesses Investigated for Lighting Violations
Bioscience Jobs Fueling Economic Growth
Arizona’s bioscience sector added jobs at nearly four times the national rate over the past decade and experienced double-digit job growth during the economic recovery, a new report shows. The new performance analysis of Arizona’s bioscience sector, commissioned by the Flinn Foundation, … [Read more...] about Bioscience Jobs Fueling Economic Growth
Website Fueling Creative Revolution
As the nation continues to recover from a prolonged economic recession, the focus of policymakers and the public alike has remained on the failure of major companies, with institutions like Hostess and Chrysler failing to maintain their fiscal solvency in spectacular fashion. While the disappearance … [Read more...] about Website Fueling Creative Revolution