A $1.5 million endowment gift from alumna Marcey Olajos has created the Charles Olajos and Ted Goslow Chair of Environmental Science and Policy for the Southwest at Northern Arizona University. The chair, to support interdisciplinary work linking scientific research and public policy, will be … [Read more...] about $1.5 Million Gift Endows Chair for NAU Program
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Three Dead at Northern Arizona Campground
(update below) Coconino County Sheriff’s Deputies and Detectives are investigating a shooting that left two men and one adult woman dead and a forth adult female critically injured. The shooting happened last night at about 11:20 at a Mormon Lake Camp ground. It is believed that the victims were … [Read more...] about Three Dead at Northern Arizona Campground
Suddenlink Bringing Improved Services to Region
Suddenlink announced today that it is increasing speeds of its Flagstaff Internet services. The announcement came today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate rebranding the company’s offices and vehicles with Suddenlink colors at the company’s local retail store at 1601 S. Plaza Way in … [Read more...] about Suddenlink Bringing Improved Services to Region
NAU Supporting First-Year Learning Initiative
A national wakeup call and a culture shift in higher education form the backdrop for a new Northern Arizona University initiative that seeks to boost the effectiveness of first-year courses. Professor Michelle Miller, incoming chair of psychology and a prominent voice in course redesign, is … [Read more...] about NAU Supporting First-Year Learning Initiative
County Proposal Selected as Semifinalist
Thirty-three proposals from seven Arizona counties, including one from Coconino County, have been selected as semi-finalists in the Five Communities Project sponsored by the Center for the Future of Arizona. The statewide competition seeks to elicit the best ideas for strengthening Arizona at the … [Read more...] about County Proposal Selected as Semifinalist
Best Friends Addressing Homeless Feline Population
Seeing homeless cats on the streets of Northern Arizona? Did your neighbors lose their house and their pet kitty was left in the driveway? Want to help? National animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society is holding a “boot camp” on humane methods to control populations of – and care … [Read more...] about Best Friends Addressing Homeless Feline Population
Navajo Nation Considers Smoking Ban
Navajo lawmakers will reconsider a smoking ban during the upcoming session in Window Rock this week. The bill would reportedly exempt tribal casinos at least until financing debts are paid off. A spokeswoman for tribal President Ben Shelly says he does not support the exemption because the … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Considers Smoking Ban
ADOT Recognizing Adopt-A-Hwy Group
In order to pay tribute to her son who died of liver cancer at the tender age of three, Bronwyn Streich adopted a segment of State Route 87. Now, the mother who sought to honor the memory of her son, Jayson, is being honored by ADOT for the outstanding dedication of her group to keep a mile of the … [Read more...] about ADOT Recognizing Adopt-A-Hwy Group
Board Raising Awareness of Arizona’s Solar
The Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA) announces the election of new members to the Board of Directors and this year’s officers. Recently elected to the AriSEIA Board of Director were the following individuals: Mark Holohan, of Wilson Electric, and Clint Taylor, of Arizona … [Read more...] about Board Raising Awareness of Arizona’s Solar
Startups Investing in Southside
On a cramped corner just south of the tracks, Phoenix Ave. and Mikes Pike to be exact, sits a large brick industrial building. The Milum Building, once home to a textile mill, now has three new budding businesses, continuing the trend of redevelopment for Flagstaff’s Southside. “We wanted to be … [Read more...] about Startups Investing in Southside