KNAU update for March 23

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In springtime, the town of Saint George in southwest Utah is an island of green in a sea of rust-tinged rock. The verdant green is from shade trees planted by early Mormon settlers. Learn more at KNAU.org.

Teachers plan to gather at the state Capitol on Wednesday to protest their low pay, including some from west Phoenix schools who plan to skip their normal workday in a job action. Learn more at KNAU.org.

A group that has been protesting a proposed copper mine in Superior says four crosses at a prayer site have been taken or damaged. The Tonto National Forest said Tuesday it is investigating the vandalism that occurred over the weekend at the Oak Flat Campground.Learn more at KNAU.org.

The City of Flagstaff is partnering with the Hopi Tribe on a large-scale renewable energy project. It’s designed to provide tribal revenue and help the city achieve its goal of going completely green. Learn more at KNAU.org.