Logging operations are scheduled to begin this week on the Horse Pine Stewardship Contract on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest near the Sherwood Forest Estates subdivision. The purpose of the logging operations, which were authorized under the Frenchy … [Read more...] about Logging Beginning on Williams District
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McCain Speaking Out on Syria
U.S. Senator John McCain released the following statement on the grave situation on the ground in Syria, following a phone call today with General Salem Idriss, the chief of staff of the Supreme Military Council of the Syrian opposition: “I just received an urgent phone call from General Salem … [Read more...] about McCain Speaking Out on Syria
Locals Appointed to Service Academy
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S (AZ-04) released the following statement after announcing the appointees to the United States Service Academies: “It is with great pride that I announce the Class of 2017 U.S Service Academy Appointments. These appointees have a proven track record of … [Read more...] about Locals Appointed to Service Academy
Local Book Receiving Award
The Grand Canyon Association is being recognized by PubWest for its book Whose Tail on the Trail at Grand Canyon? The book is receiving an award in the 2013 Book Design Award category. The PubWest Design Awards were developed nearly 30 years ago to recognize superior design and outstanding … [Read more...] about Local Book Receiving Award
From a Shelter to Financial Independence
When Nicole Kee was 19 years old, her aspirations were solely to make life better for her three-year-old daughter. But her prospects were slim. She had no car, no job, no money and was living in a domestic violence shelter in Page, Ariz., with a toddler. Nicole grew up with her mother and … [Read more...] about From a Shelter to Financial Independence
N. AZ Healthcare Topping Charts
Northern Arizona Healthcare is among the nation’s top performing healthcare systems in the U.S., as reported in Modern Healthcare. The April 15 publication listed Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) as being ranked in the top 20 percent of more than 325 healthcare systems and 2200 member hospitals in … [Read more...] about N. AZ Healthcare Topping Charts
Flagstaff Firefighters Recognized Among State’s Best
Four members of Flagstaff’s Fire Department received the Arizona Firefighter of the Year award. They were presented the award May 31st at the Professional Firefighters of Arizona Annual Convention in Tucson. Members of the department’s Technical Rescue Team hiked to the bottom of Meteor Crater … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Firefighters Recognized Among State’s Best
Kirkpatrick Supporting Region’s Solar Projects
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., joins Navajo County officials and business leaders today in Holbrook for a ribbon-cutting of two county solar projects. Kirkpatrick is one of the featured speakers at the celebration of the new solar-power systems at Navajo County’s Main Complex and the County … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Supporting Region’s Solar Projects
The Arizona We Want
What do Arizonans want? What has changed over the past three years? And where do we go from here? These three questions are the central themes up for discussion at The Arizona We Want 2.0: The Case for Action – a community conversation that will bring Arizonans of all ages and backgrounds together … [Read more...] about The Arizona We Want
Lowell Observatory Groundbreaking
Momentum is underway on the William Lowell Putnam Collection Center, which will be built just west of the Lowell Observatory Visitor parking lot in Flagstaff. The staff and Friends of Lowell Observatory recently gathered on Mars Hill for the Ceremonial groundbreaking. (Additional information … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Groundbreaking