City of Flagstaff officials are making sandbags available for people to fill up, and sandbags remain available at the Silver Saddle store in Doney Park. Heavy summer rains have saturated the ground and caused localized flooding. Many homeowners throughout the region are reporting flooding and mud … [Read more...] about More Flooding Possible in the Region
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County Assessing Flood Damage and Risks
Coconino County Public Works crews are working to complete cleanup operations and further assess the impact of flooding following a late-night monsoon thunderstorm that dropped nearly 3 inches of rain on the Schultz burn area late Sunday. Heavy rainfall began around 10 p.m., which resulted in … [Read more...] about County Assessing Flood Damage and Risks
City Approving Dew Downtown 2014
The Flagstaff City Council has given the go-ahead for Dew Downtown 2014. The council voted unanimously to approve temporarily closing San Francisco street between Birch and Dale Avenues for the February 6-9 event. The city has supported Dew Downtown for this year and in 2012, its inaugural year. … [Read more...] about City Approving Dew Downtown 2014
Making Room for Greatness
Racing down Sunset Crater’s paved trails on 18-inch roller skis, World Cup gold medalist Mark Arendz is training at Northern Arizona’s high altitude in preparation for the 2014 Winter Paralympics. As the world’s best para-biathlete, the 23-year-old Canadian knows he’s the one to beat in Sochi, … [Read more...] about Making Room for Greatness
Kaibab Volunteer Receiving Recognition
The Arizona Site Stewards Program recently recognized Brad Heap with its 2013 Assistant Regional Site Steward Coordinator award for his outstanding service in preserving the cultural resources of the eastern region of the Arizona Strip. In his nearly 10 years as an Arizona site steward, … [Read more...] about Kaibab Volunteer Receiving Recognition
House Passing Small Aviation Revitalization Act
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Small Aviation Revitalization Act, H.R. 1848. This legislation streamlines the regulatory structure for small airplanes, which will improve safety, decrease costs and spur innovation in the aviation industry. After final passage of H.R. 1848, … [Read more...] about House Passing Small Aviation Revitalization Act
Fire Restrictions Lifted on the Forest
Due to decreasing fire danger and the onset of the monsoon season, the Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott and Tonto National Forests in Arizona are lifting fire restrictions. In addition to lifting all fire restrictions, the Coconino and Tonto national forests will reopen the Fossil Creek area, … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Lifted on the Forest
Polluted Properties Bringing Lots of Opportunity
It had served an important purpose in 1916. The property near the northwest corner of South Beaver Street and West Phoenix Avenue contained a steam-powered utility company that burned sawdust from the timber mills and converted it into electricity for downtown businesses. Also on this property was … [Read more...] about Polluted Properties Bringing Lots of Opportunity
Lightening Causes Minor Injuries at Grand Canyon
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15 a lightning strike near Mather Point resulted in several visitors reporting injuries to the Grand Canyon Visitors Center. The group of visitors was standing near the rim when the lightning strike occurred. Four individuals were transported to the South … [Read more...] about Lightening Causes Minor Injuries at Grand Canyon
Navajo Fashion Designer Shows Collection at MNA
The Museum of Northern Arizona will be the best-dressed spot in Flagstaff during the Native American Fashion & Jewelry Showcase at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Enjoy a fashion show by Navajo designer Bonnie Wood, whose clothing collection will be enhanced by Native American jewelry … [Read more...] about Navajo Fashion Designer Shows Collection at MNA