FLAGSTAFF — A “Candidate Accountability Session” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 at the Cline Library at Northern Arizona University. The event will be presented by the Northern Arizona Interfaith Council, Northern Arizona Institutions for Community Leadership,…
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City of Flagstaff reports on City Council final agenda for meeting on Tuesday, Aug.16. More City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 Click here for the final agenda. Other City of Flagstaff news: Sign Code Revisions
NAU update for Aug. 11
Northern Arizona University update for Aug. 11: Agreement strengthens NAU ties with Tohono O’odham Nation NAU ranked No. 1 in the nation for social media engagement in higher education Unlocking the mysteries of plant root function, from Alaska to South…
Supervisors approve funding for local food bank
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved $10,000 in Community Grant funding for St. Mary’s Food Bank in Flagstaff. St. Mary’s Food Bank will use the funds to provide food for people in need of assistance. $10,000 will…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Aug. 11
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates August, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events August, Page Public Library announces upcoming events August, Tuba City Library announces upcoming events August 5-7, Flagstaff Teacher Supply Drive to be held…
Governor and County work to promote child safety
Office of Highway Safety partners with Public Health Services District Injury Prevention Program on child passenger safety FLAGSTAFF – Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Injury Prevention Program has enjoyed a successful partnership with the Arizona Governor’s Office of…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 9
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 9 Click here to see the latest newsletter 2016 Voting Records Coming Soon Preparing your child for kindergarten success starts early Family Game Day Thunder…
Flagstaff STEM City guest blog — Upward Bound at NAU
STEM City Stories Guest Blog by Karin Wadsack, Project Director, Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona University’s Dynamic and Active Systems Lab (DASL) in the department of mechanical engineering partnered with the NAU Upward Bound summer program to engage high school students in university…
Radio Sunnyside to present ‘Soul y Jazz de Bario’ on Aug. 11
FLAGSTAFF — Radio Sunnyside (KSZN-LP 101.5 FM) to present “Soul y Jazz de Bario “from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, with “Septimo Millenio con Gabriel Rodriguez” scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12. Click here for the…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 8
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 8. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings! This is it! The first of week of school begins. If you missed registration last week, the office will be open Monday, August…
CCC ITV classes at Fredonia library
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College Interactive Television classes are now available at the Fredonia Public Library. “The library now gives residents of Fredonia access to a variety of classes available at Coconino Community College,” said Jim Hunter, Director of CCC’s Page…
Gina Santi Photography Images of the Month – August 2016
The International Monetary Fund has projected that inflation in Venezuela will hit 720% in 2017, which may be a buoyant evaluation according to some experts. A big part of the…
Latino Outdoors in Flagstaff holds outdoor events like recent Sunset Crater Volcano Solar & Star Party
FLAGSTAFF — Latino Outdoors in Flagstaff has been busy promoting its efforts to get Latinos off the couch and into the great outdoors. The organization was scheduled to hold a free Sunset Crater Volcano Solar & Star Party on Aug. 6 where…
City of Flagstaff Requesting For and Against Arguments to Proposed Election Questions
FLAGSTAFF — August 10, 2016 is the deadline to submit for and against arguments to the proposed election questions on propositions 411, 412, 413 and 414. Prior to the November 8, 2016 Election, each household with a registered voter will receive…
KNAU update for Aug. 5
Carbon Offsets Could Help Fund Forest Restoration in Northern Arizona Arizona’s Largest Health Care System Reports 2 Cyber-Attacks Earth Notes: For Parking, There’s No Free Pass ‘Killing the Colorado’ Doc Examines the Human Causes Behind the Western Water Crisis U.S.…
Suddenlink / Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce still seeking volunteers for the Teacher Supply Drive
By the Flagstaff Unified School District • Flagstaff STEM CITY • Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Suddenlink / Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce are looking for volunteers for the Teacher Supply Drive. Sign up for a time August 5th and 6th between 11 am and…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Aug. 4
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates August, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events August, Page Public Library announces upcoming events August, Tuba City Library announces upcoming events August 5-7, Flagstaff…
NAU update for Aug. 3
Northern Arizona University update for Aug. 3: Flinn Foundation funding allows researchers to follow pathways to community health U.S. patent issued for Valley Fever detection technology developed by NAU and TGen Spotlight: NAU’s Whitham receives Frances B. McAllister Award for…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 2
Click here to see the latest newsletter. F3 Candidate Forum a Great Success! Miss the Forum? Check Out Our Election Website with Information on the Candidates Meet Candidates for NAU “Community Liaison” Position – Thursday, 8/4 Participate in High Occupancy Housing Conversation…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 2
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 2 Click here to see the latest newsletter Arizona @ Work August Calendar Movies on the Square: Zootopia (August 6th) Individuals In Need of Dental…
Award Presented to Janet Regner, Coconino County’s director of Community Services
COCONINO COUNTY — Janet Regner, Community Service Director for Coconino County, was one of four individuals statewide who received the 2016 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award, presented each year to public servants who have worked tirelessly to serve the public interest. Zimmerman, Gabrielle…
NAU to present lecture ‘Sentimental Song, Vulnerability, and the Social Construction of Later Life in Older Hispanic Immigrants in Los Angeles’ on Sept. 15
FLAGSTAFF — NAU will present the free lecture “Sentimental Song, Vulnerability, and the Social Construction of Later Life in Older Hispanic Immigrants in Los Angeles” with NAU Latin American Studies expert Dr. Leon Felipe Garcia Corona at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept.…
Radio Sunnyside announces schedule for week of Aug. 15
FLAGSTAFF — Radio Sunnyside (KSZN-LP 101.5 FM) to present “Soul y Jazz de Bario “from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, with “Septimo Millenio con Gabriel Rodriguez” scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. Radio Sunnyside will then present “La…
Community Invited to Meet the Final Candidates for the Assistant Director for Off Campus Life and Community Liaison Programs on Aug. 4
FLAGSTAFF — Meet the finalists for the Assistant Director for Off Campus Life and Community Liaison Programs, also known as the “Neighborhood Liaison,” on August 4, 2016. The meet and greet will be held at the High Country Conference Center (201…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 1
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 1. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings! We are getting geared up for another fantastic school year! Are you ready? Registration begins this week-8th grade is on Tuesday, August 2nd,…
Flagstaff Communicators presents ‘Your Digital Presence’ with Sublime Dzine on Aug. 11
R.S.V.P. Today for “Your Digital Presence — From SEO to Social Media and Everything in Between” with Nick Allen of Sublime Dzine Digital Design Flagstaff Communicators luncheon presentation Thursday, August 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmont Dr.…
City of Flagstaff announces maintenance project through Aug. 5
FLAGSTAFF — All major construction activities for the chip seal portion of the 2016 Street Maintenance project (phase 2) have been completed. Sweeping, striping and general cleanup will continue for all of the chip seal roadways for the following two…
Pre-Screening of Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños Documentary to be held on Aug. 11
FLAGSTAFF —The pre-screening of the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños documentary to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Market of Dreams, 2532 E.7th Ave., Flagstaff. The event also includes the presentation of…
Consulado Móvil en Prescott el 20 de agosto
PRESCOTT — The Mexican Consulate in Phoenix will present its next Consulado Móvil from9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at Sacred Heart Parish, 131 Summit Ave., Prescott in the gym. Visit http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/phoenix/ for more information.
Arizona@Work announces August workshop calendar
FLAGSTAFF — Arizona@Work has announced its August workshop calendar. Arizona @ Work is located at Goodwill of Northern Arizona’s Job Connection. Click here or on the image for the calendar.
KNAU update for July 29
Two Meteor Showers Will Dazzle August Sky Earth Notes: After a Fire, Chain Saws? NASA Developing New Emergency Fire Shelters New Grand Canyon Superintendent Aims to Create Safe, Transparent Working Environment ‘Nose-y’ Bacteria Could Yield A New Way To Fight…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for July 28
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates July, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events July, Page Public Library announces upcoming events Through August 29, Free ‘Lowell Observatory Camps for Kids…
Final reminder: Friends of Flagstaff’s Future to Hold City Council Candidate Forum on July 28
FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future will hold a City Council Candidate Forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at Flagstaff High School. The forum’s unique roundtable format, in which candidates rotate among tables of participants, allows members of the public to…
Secretary of State Presents Grants to Tuba City, Flagstaff Public Libraries on July 28
FLAGSTAFF — Secretary of State Michele Reagan is presenting Tuba City Public Library District officials with a $38,254 grant to encourage community engagement. In June 2016, Reagan also presented the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library with grants totaling $19,330. Through a successful partnership between…
CCC District Governing Board wants to expand job programs
FLAGSTAFF — The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College has plans to expand education and job training programs that lead to better jobs for local high school graduates, workers and veterans transitioning to civilian life. District Governing Board Chairwoman Patricia…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of July 27
Welcome to Coconino County’s job opportunities web page! You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and then clicking “Apply”. You may also subscribe to Job Alerts that will notify you when a…
New Sign Code Revisions: Campaign Signs Regulated as Portable Signs
FLAGSTAFF — Campaign signs are now classified and regulated as portable signs. A portable sign is defined as any sign not permanently attached to the ground, a building, or other immovable object. This includes A-frames, post signs, feather banners and similar…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 26
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 26 Click here to see the latest newsletter Children’s Music and Arts Festival Ice Cream Skate – July 30th Movies on the Square: Despicable Me (July…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future to Hold City Council Candidate Forum on July 28
FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future will hold a City Council Candidate Forum on July 28 at 6 pm at Flagstaff High School. The forum’s unique roundtable format, in which candidates rotate among tables of participants, allows members of the public…
Flagstaff Fire Chief Receives Chief Bob Weber Lifetime Achievement Award
FLAGSTAFF — City of Flagstaff Fire Chief Mark Gaillard accepted the 2016 Chief Bob Weber Lifetime Achievement Award at the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) leadership conference on July 12, 2016. The award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their life to…
KNAU update for July 22
Brain Food: Engineering Students Design Mobility Solutions For Kids Earth Notes: Long Time Editor Peter Friederici To Step Down U.S. Senate Bill Aims to Halt International Sale of Native American Objects Stand At The Edge Of A Geological Time An…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for July 21
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates July, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events July, Page Public Library announces upcoming events Through August 29, Free ‘Lowell Observatory Camps for Kids…
City of Flagstaff Requesting For and Against Arguments to Proposed Election Questions
FLAGSTAFF — Prior to the November 8, 2016 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…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 19
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 19 Click here to see the latest newsletter Expect More Arizona: Support Education By Making Your Voice Heard How the Every Student Succeeds Act will…
City Sales Tax Payments Continue to Remit Through the City of Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff continues to process City sales tax returns and tax licenses until further notice. This notification affects businesses covered by the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) licensing and reporting through the City of Flagstaff. In June 2016,…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for July 14
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates July, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events July, Page Public Library announces upcoming events July 16, Flagstaff Back-to-School & Community Health Fair July…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 12
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 12 Click here to see the latest newsletter Suddenlink / Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce seeking volunteers for the Teacher Supply Drive Movies on the…
Flagstaff Sunnyside Neighborhood Longevity Project Survey
Dear Resident, Organizational Partner or Supporter. After working in Sunnyside for several years, to create a safer and more prosperous community, the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff, Inc. (Sunnyside Neighborhood Association) have made steps to launch a new program, the Sunnyside…
City of Flagstaff Maintains High Credit Rating and Set to Issue Bonds for City Projects. More City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has received updated credit ratings from S&P Global and Moody’s Investor Services. Our General Obligation Debt which is backed by secondary property tax collections received an AA-rating with an outlook of Stable from S&P and…
KNAU update for July 8
Deadly Case Of Rabbit Fever Confirmed In Coconino County Earth Notes: The Southwest’s Stamp on 100 Years of the National Park Service, Part 6 Archaeologists Test Satellite Monitoring Technology to Combat Looting at Ancient Sites Borrowers Rejoice: A Treasury Benchmark…
Girls on the Run Seeking Coaches
Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona is looking for Coaches!! Are you passionate about healthy living, empowering girls to be their best, brightest selves, and giving back to your community?! If so, Coaching for Girls on the Run might…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for July 7
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates July, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events July, Page Public Library announces upcoming events July 16, Flagstaff Back-to-School & Community Health Fair July…
City of Flagstaff: Open Space Program Receives Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Commission Award
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’s Open Space Program accepted the 2016 Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Commission (GAAC) Award on June 10, 2016. The Award in Public Archaeology, categorized in Government Agency, praises the program for the work done to protect,…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 5
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 5 Click here to see the latest newsletter Climb to Conquer Cancer Clay for Kids: July 6th Women’s Qigoing Class: July 7th Movies on the…
KNAU update for July 1
Brain Food: Prehistoric Bison Kill Sites Earth Notes: The Southwest’s Stamp on 100 Years of the National Park Service, Part 5 Officials with the Navajo Nation and the State of Arizona Sign Veterans’ Services Agreement Tom Krimigis: Ambassador to the…
Radio Sunnyside to hold first anniversary party on Aug. 6
FLAGSTAFF — Radio Sunnyside to hold first anniversary party from 11 a.m. to4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Market of Dreams, 2532 E.7th Ave., Flagstaff. Visit https://www.facebook.com/sunnysideflagstaff for more information.
Coconino Community College District Governing Board wants to expand job programs
FLAGSTAFF — The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College has plans to expand education and job training programs that lead to better jobs for local high school graduates, workers and veterans transitioning to civilian life. District Governing Board Chairwoman…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for June 30
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates June, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June, Page Public Library announces upcoming events July 16, Flagstaff Back-to-School & Community Health Fair July…
Q&A with 2016 Coconino First Things First Champion for Young Children Theresa Kulpinski
By First Things First Theresa Kulpinski has been selected as the 2016 Coconino First Things First Champion for Young Children. The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise public awareness of the importance of early…
Commentary: Flagstaff: Up and Coming, But Not Stressed
According to two recent website articles, Flagstaff is both the number one “up and coming” city in the United State – and apparently is totally chill about it. The articles, featured in the financial planning website SmartAsset.com and the brand new travel…