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Community attends in-person, online briefing of Pocket Fire

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FLAGSTAFF — Community members attended an informational meeting in-person and online on June 25 to receive the latest details  on the Pocket Fire ahead of Red Flag Warnings late Friday morning and high wind conditions this weekend.

Click here to get the latest fire information including fire and smoke maps, Sedona evacuation status and Coconino National Forest closure areas.

More than 400 people attended the session online at Sinagua Middle School, which featured speakers from the Incident Management Team, Coconino County Sheriff’s office, APS and other officials.

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City of Flagstaff requests arguments for and against proposed election questions

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FLAGSTAFF — Prior to the November 3, 2026 election, each household with a registered voter will receive an informational pamphlet that includes arguments for and against proposed questions that have a local impact. Any person interested in submitting an argument is required to do so before 5 p.m., Arizona time on Aug. 5, 2026.

The questions are as follows:

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Discover Flagstaff — Flagstaff Piano Festival (June 20-24), Heritage Festival of the Arts at MNA (June 27-28), more

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Flagstaff Piano Festival is an immersive experience bringing together young pianists, educators, celebrated artists, and music lovers in the inspiring setting of Flagstaff on the campus of Northern Arizona University. Various Times.

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United Way of Northern Arizona — These Teens Already Stepped Up. YES! Is Helping Them Lead.

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Expanding youth opportunity – including helping teens discover their leadership potential – is one of the core missions of United Way of Northern Arizona. It’s why UWNA launched Youth Experiencing Success (YES!) and held its first Leadership Summit with more than 100 students earlier this year.

It’s one thing to help a teen embrace the idea that they could be a leader; it’s something else entirely to support them once they’ve decided to step up and take on new responsibilities.

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Board of Supervisors approves budget for fiscal year 2027

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“Knowing that there is uncertainty in the economy and some federal funding is at risk, the FY26 budget outlook remains cautious,” Coconino County Manager Andy Bertelsen said. “Each year we strive to deliver the best services to Coconino County residents while working within our financial means. With this fiscal year 2027 budget, I believe we have reached that balance.”

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APS may initiate Public Safety Power Shutoff in the Flagstaff area Saturday, June 27

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FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has been informed that Arizona Public Service (APS) may initiate a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in parts of the Flagstaff area Saturday, June 27 as early as 9 a.m. Some areas on the east side of Flagstaff may lose power during this PSPS event. Customers who are impacted have been directly notified by APS. If your home is impacted, you should begin preparing for 12-24 hours without power.

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County areas in and around Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest move to Stage 2 fire restrictions

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COCONINO COUNTY — After consultation with the United States Forest Service (USFS), areas of Coconino County within the boundaries of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest will move to Stage 2 fire restrictions effective Friday, June 26, 2026, at 8 a.m. All other areas of the County will remain in Stage 1 fire restrictions.

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Coconino County launches ‘Coconino Forward’ dashboard

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COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County has a new public-facing performance dashboard designed to provide residents with transparent, real-time insight into the County’s progress toward achieving the Board of Supervisors’ strategic plan, entitled Coconino Forward: Where Vision Meets Action.

In March 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved an updated mission, vision, values and a five-year strategic plan following an extensive strategic planning process. The plan established priorities in six key areas: Public Lands/Cultural and Natural Resources; Organizational/Fiscal Health; Economic Development/Vitality; Community Vitality/Arts/Culture; Public Safety/Emergency Preparedness; and Health and Human Services/Public Health.

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Council Candidates Answer F3’s Questionnaire

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In July, Flagstaff voters will narrow the field of City Council candidates in a Primary Election on July 21.

To assist voters in choosing candidates, F3 developed a Questionnaire for the City Council candidates. We are pleased that all candidates provided answers to our questions.  

If you’re registered to vote within the City of Flagstaff, you may select three city council candidates from the seven named on the ballot. The goal of the Primary Election for City Council is to narrow the field of candidates down to the maximum of six who will be listed on the General Election ballot in November.

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 24, 2026 Update — CCC&Y’s free webinars provide parents the resources they need for the busy Summer vacation season

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By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

COCONINO COUNTY — With the Summer vacation season here, this is good time to take a deep breath, take care of yourself and find some ways to ease the stress for your children.

To help, Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth wants to remind everyone that we have a variety of free webinar training programs on our website.

Want to take a moment to take care of yourself? Visit our free Mindfulness (for adults) one-hour webinar.

Your child may also benefit from our free Mindfulness for Youth 45-minute webinar

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The NAU Review — The future of healthcare: NAU’s Barrow Institute interns + 2 new health certificates

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Making a difference on the job

Four NAU undergrads were selected for prestigious 10-week internships at the Barrow Neurological Institute, where they’ll work alongside neurological disorder, speech pathology and occupational therapy professionals in real-world medical settings. Learn more about how Mandi Bluth, Noah Verdugo, Stefan Muñoz and Wyatt Peterson landed their coveted spots at Barrow and what they’re up to at the institute this summer.

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Support needed to prohibit source of income discrimination in housing

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F3 encourages you to submit written or verbal comments to City Council by 3:00 pm this Tuesday, June 23 in support of the adoption of a proposal (Agenda Item #7) to make it illegal for landlords to reject prospective tenants based on how they legally pay their rent.

Email written comments to: publiccomment@flagstaffaz.gov. Verbal comments may be made in person or online at the City Hall Council Chambers during discussion of Agenda Item #7. Comments are limited to a maximum length of 3 minutes.  

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Sedona Arts Center — Your support keeps creativity moving forward

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Every day at Sedona Arts Center, we see what happens when people come together around creativity.

Artists find new opportunities. Students discover new skills. Community members connect through exhibitions, events, and shared experiences that remind us why the arts matter.

None of this happens by accident.

Behind every workshop, exhibition, artist program, and community event is the support of people who believe creativity should continue to thrive in Sedona.

As we approach the end of our fiscal year on June 30, we are asking our community to help us finish strong and enter the year ahead ready to continue this important work.

Your gift supports the foundation that makes everything else possible — the people, programs, and spaces that allow creativity to grow.

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Grand Canyon National Park to lift summer trail closures for Transcanyon Waterline Replacement Project

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GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park will
lift trail closures related to the Transcanyon Waterline Replacement Project at 7 a.m. Friday, June 26, five days ahead of
schedule.

The closures are being lifted following the completion of reconstruction work on the River Trail, which was damaged by a rockfall during work associated with the Transcanyon Waterline Replacement Project. The rockfall required additional geologic hazard assessments, new design features and engineering work before the trail could be rebuilt and this portion of the project could be completed.

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City of Flagstaff Beautification – Arts Sciences — Call to Artists: Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition

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AmigosNAZ.com Editor’s Note: Also see our story, visit this year’s new exhibit

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The City of Flagstaff seeks proposals for large-scale, three-dimensional (3D) artworks for the 2027/2028 Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition. The exhibition features five sculptures, existing or newly created, that reflect diverse cultural expressions including Indigenous, Black, and Latinx art. Selected artworks can advance essential perspectives and narratives and will invite interaction, conversation, and appreciation.

Note: Applications will be accepted exclusively through OpenGov. Artists must register on OpenGov before submitting an application.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026, 5 pm (Arizona Time)

Image: Eniadé: She is Crowned by Anjola Ayodele

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Discover Flagstaff — Happs-y Pride! Your Weekend Events are Here! Also, Flagstaff Piano Festival and Juneteenth Street Festival

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Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. “Flag Happs” is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Below are some highlights of the week.

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Flagstaff City Council adds two public safety questions to November ballot

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FLAGSTAFF — During the June 16 Council Meeting, the Flagstaff City Council called a Special Election for Nov. 3, 2026 to present two questions to voters. On the ballot, residents will consider two questions related to public safety services; one to increase the local Transaction Privilege Tax (sales tax) by 0.5% to enhance public safety services, and the other to authorize a $40M bond to invest in public safety infrastructure and equipment. 

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Coconino County expanding Stage 1 fire restrictions

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COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County will expand fire restrictions in coordination with the Kaibab National Forest. Stage 1 restrictions will take effect on Thursday, June 11, at 8 a.m. for all unincorporated areas within the boundaries of the Kaibab National Forest. All other areas of the County will remain in Stage 1 fire restrictions.

During Stage 1 restrictions igniting, building, maintaining or using a fire fueled by combustible materials such as wood, charcoal, briquettes and/or coal is strictly prohibited, except within a developed site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or a developed site. The use of tracer or incendiary rounds of ammunition or explosive targets is also strictly prohibited.

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City of Flagstaff announces Juneteenth National Independence Day closures

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FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Friday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth National Independence Day. City Hall offices will reopen on Monday, June 22 at 8 a.m.

City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on Juneteenth include:

East Flagstaff Community Library (3000 N. Fourth St.) 
Downtown Flagstaff Library (300 W. Aspen Ave.)
Hal Jensen Recreation Center (2403 N. Izabel St.) 
Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center (245 N. Thorpe Rd.)
Cinder Lake Landfill and Hazardous Products Center (6770 E Landfill Rd.)
Recycling Center (1800 E Butler Ave.)

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County Attorney’s Office launches Step Up Program

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The Step Up Program provides eligible defendants charged with non-dangerous offenses an opportunity to avoid a criminal conviction by successfully completing individualized treatment and program requirements. Participants who successfully complete the program may have their charges dismissed, while those who fail to comply with program requirements return to the traditional prosecution process.

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 17, 2026 Update — 2026 Summer reading, food security and camp program information compiled by CCC&Y. See our listings

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By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

COCONINO COUNTY — A variety of organizations are taking reservations for their Summer reading programs throughout Northern Arizona. The following is a listing compiled by CCC&Y.

In addition, agencies, school districts and other organizations are also announcing their schedule for Summer food security programs. Finally, time is running short for families to apply for potential summer camp programs in Coconino County and Northern Arizona.

Please check with individual organizations to confirm times, dates, other information. Please visit the links below to see if registration is still available. Registration deadlines may have already passed for some programs.

If your organization would like to be added to this listing, please send an email to frank@coconinokids.org

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Support STEM City (and try some good beers) – Flagstaff Beer Festival (June 20) – 75% Discounted Tickets

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The annual Flagstaff Beer Festival is coming this Saturday and once again a portion of all proceeds go to support STEM City and our programs.

As a final push to increase attendance and support, Rugged Nature Productions are selling remaining tickets to Flagstaff STEM City supporters at a 75% discount.  Please go to https://tinyurl.com/FBF2026-FriendsFamily or use the code FriendsFamily when you purchase.

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