The North Flagstaff Bashas is reopening after a fire late last month. No one was injured in the blaze which damaged the entrance and other parts of the establishment. The following statement has been issued by Bashas' officials. Flagstaff Firefighters risked their lives to mitigate the damage … [Read more...] about North Flagstaff Bashas Open Following Fire
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Twin Arrows Making Casino Policy Changes
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE), announced that Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly signed legislation today allowing alcohol to be taken onto the casino floor of its Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, located along I-40, exit 219, just east of Flagstaff, Ariz. The legislation … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Making Casino Policy Changes
Transition Teams Supporting Discharged Patients
Patricia Anderson suffered from a chronic illness. For months, her life was a continual cycle of falling in her home, calling 911, landing in the Emergency Room, being checked into the hospital, receiving treatment, and being sent home days later. The following week, paramedics would … [Read more...] about Transition Teams Supporting Discharged Patients
Balancing Growth and Open Space
For many Northern Arizona residents, talk about building something on their favorite area of open space and you’re bound to get an emotional reaction. Members of Flagstaff’s City Council and the Open Spaces Commission likely already knew this truism, but were recently reminded of it … [Read more...] about Balancing Growth and Open Space
Heart Attack on the Fast Track
When a person is felled by a heart attack, the quicker the patient can get to the care of a cardiologist, the better the chance for survival. To that end, Flagstaff Medical Center has implemented a new program that puts a heart attack victim on the fast track. Called the STEMI Program, its … [Read more...] about Heart Attack on the Fast Track
Maintaining CCC Programs without More Funds
Brigham Sorensen fell in love at Coconino Community College. Like many young adults, he was sorting out what he wanted to do in life, taking general college classes and sampling different areas of interest. But it was an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) course that hooked him. From that point on, … [Read more...] about Maintaining CCC Programs without More Funds
Fires Impacting Arizona’s Water
Few things are as refreshing as an ice-cold glass of water on a sizzling Arizona summer day. However, many of us do not look past the faucet to consider the journey water takes to quench our thirst. In fact, most of the water in Arizona’s reservoirs comes in as runoff from our forested … [Read more...] about Fires Impacting Arizona’s Water
Firefighters Battling Blaze Near Flagstaff
Flagstaff Business News Fire Update Friday at 5:00 Firefighters responded aggressively to today’s Wild Bill Fire. It has been confined - meaning there is line around the fire and further growth has been stopped - and 50% contained at 26 acres. Crews will continue mopping up and ensure … [Read more...] about Firefighters Battling Blaze Near Flagstaff
Legislature Wrapping Up Budget
The following statement was issued by Governor Jan Brewer, following completion of the state budget. “I am grateful to the Arizona lawmakers who have acted with courage and conviction by completing the people’s business. “With landmark votes today in the House and Senate, … [Read more...] about Legislature Wrapping Up Budget
Council Choosing New City Attorney
The Flagstaff City Council has offered the position of City Attorney to the current Interim City Attorney Michelle D’Andrea. Council is expected to approve her contract at its meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Mayor Gerald Nabours said the finalists interviewed by the City Council were … [Read more...] about Council Choosing New City Attorney