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KNAU update for April 27

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NEW Nonstop service to Flagstaff/Grand Canyon, Arizona (FLG)

FLAGSTAFF — American Airlines adds seasonal nonstop service to Flagstaff Airport beginning May 2018. Starting May 5, 2018 American Airlines will fly a 70-seat jet aircraft from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) into Flagstaff every Saturday.  The aircraft will include a…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for April 18

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Thanks to all of you who joined us recently for our Annual Meeting and Recognition event. We celebrated that this year’s campaign has netted more than $1.3 million so far. (If you haven’t…

City of Flagstaff notified of cancellation of Greentree hotel airport development

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff was notified by Greentree Hospitality Group, Inc. that they are cancelling the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for 32 acres of Highway Commercial property at the corner of Pulliam Drive and John Wesley Powell Boulevard. The…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 16. ‘F3 Needs YOU at Council on Tuesday!’

Click here for more information In This Issue We Need YOU at Council Tomorrow Night! Attainable Workforce Housing Bond Moves Forward to 2018 Ballot! Donate Now We Need YOU at Council Tomorrow Night! A message from Sandra Lubarsky  Keep Flagstaff Together This…

Arizona approved to build Veteran Home in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) State Home Construction Grant Program has approved funding for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to build a new Arizona State Veteran Home in Flagstaff. The Flagstaff facility will contain 80…

NAU update for April 13

Click here for the latest NAU news   Friday, April 13 President Cheng issues statement on recent DACA ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court “Like many of our faculty, staff and students, I am concerned this recent ruling prevents DACA students…

CCC scholarship recipient has passion for business

FLAGSTAFF — He’s a two-time cancer survivor, and his mother has survived her own bout with cancer. That’s why Coconino Community College student Paul Bearchell, who is also in the CCC2NAU program, isn’t wasting any time working toward his associate degree…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 9

Click here for more information In This Issue The City of Flagstaff Climate Team Has New Information and Events Attainable Housing on the Agenda Tomorrow! The Bail and Bond Fund “Red for Ed” Petition Seeks Support for Local Teachers Meet Our New…

KNAU update for April 6

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NAU update for April 6

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Friday, April 6 NAU makes history with three students chosen as Goldwater Scholars Biology students Austin Dikeman and Shelby Hutton and mechanical engineering student Dan Rivera were among the 211 students nationwide selected…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 3

Click here for more information     In This Issue It’s time for attainable housing in Flagstaff! Arizona Gives Day is TODAY – help us keep working for Flagstaff!  Donate Now  Attainable Housing will be on the Council Agenda on April 10th!…

May 2 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change.…

CCC apartment maintenance program growing

Flagstaff, Ariz. – William Gonzales, 24, recently applied for a job as an apartment maintenance technician in Flagstaff. He’d worked in that capacity before, and he had some general knowledge about the job. But he didn’t have the “title,” he said,…

NAU update for March 30

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Friday, March 30 President Cheng, delegation visit NAU’s strategic partner institution in China President Cheng and Chairman Guan of Huaquiao University in Quanzhou discussed various aspects of academic collaboration between NAU and HQU.…

KNAU update for March 29

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – March 30th, 2018 Arizona-built…

ECoNA update for March 29

Often forgotten in our community discussion about the lack of affordable workforce housing in Flagstaff is the role this plays in the lives of renters. That’s why the work being done by representatives in the public and private sectors to…

March 2018 District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta County Newsletter

  March, 2018 District 2 County Newsletter Greetings District 2! Happy First Day of Spring!!!  Spring is here and after having a mild winter hope the weather continues to stay warm and sunny.This issue holds important information on Ready, Set, Go which…

KNAU update for March 23

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Lane closures for Street Lighting for Enhancing Dark Skies fixture installation in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Lane closures for Street Lighting for Enhancing Dark Skies fixture installation Locations and dates: Butler Avenue, from Milton Road to Ponderosa Parkway (March 22 – April 6) Route 66, from First Street to Fourth Street (April 9 – April 15) Fourth…

KNAU update for March 16

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider PrEview – March 16th, 2018 This week’s Insider PrEview is brought to you by: In Prescott. We Are 60% Of The Way There! Who is the Public in Public Radio? You…

City of Flagstaff and Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation Renewable Energy Collaborative

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hopi Tribe, outlining a partnership to explore development of a 19 megawatt (“MW”) renewable energy project on Hopi-owned tribal lands, outside of Flagstaff city limits. The collaborative…

KNAU update for March 9

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider PrEview – March 9th, 2018 This week’s Insider PrEview is brought to you by: In Prescott. Spring Pledge Drive Starts Monday Who is the Public in Public Radio? You are! And…

NAU update for March 9

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, March 9 Lands that hurt and lands that heal: NAU faculty members recognized for unique art at Flagstaff’s Viola Awards Journalism lecturer Annette McGivney won for her book, “Pure Land,” while psychology…

NEW Non-stop service to Flagstaff/Grand Canyon, Arizona (FLG)

FLAGSTAFF — American Airlines adds seasonal non-stop service to Flagstaff Airport, for two new cities beginning May 2018. Starting May 5, 2018 American Airlines will fly a 70-seat jet aircraft from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) into Flagstaff every Saturday.  The…

Local First ARIZONA update for March 8

Vacationing done the local way: WeekendZona will help you discover that perfect weekend getaway without having to travel beyond AZ. WeekendZona Experience the Elements of Camp Verde with this curated, all-inclusive, two-night staycation. Kayak down the Verde River, experience the valley on…

ECoNA update for March 7

Click here for more news from ECoNA   A guiding principle of LAUNCH Flagstaff is that the education consortium’s interests are not limited to the years when students are in primary and secondary schools, but stretch from cradle to career.   That…

Peaks Senior Living establishes scholarship at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College students who want to become Certified Nursing Assistants or Licensed Nursing Assistants now have another scholarship opportunity. Thanks to The Peaks Health & Rehabilitation in Flagstaff, CCC now has $5,000 to create scholarships for five CNA…

Vendors Wanted for the 2018 Coconino County Fair

Coconino County Parks and Recreation is currently accepting vendor applications for the 2018 Coconino County Fair, held Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 at Fort Tuthill County Park. Vendors may submit applications for amusement, food, commercial businesses and non-profits. First review…

KNAU update for March 2

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April 7 — Greater Northern Arizona Expo comes to CCC

FLAGSTAFF — Join Coconino Community College and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce for northern Arizona’s largest community career expo. The Greater Northern Arizona Career Expo will be Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the CCC Lone Tree…

April 17 — Flagstaff Celebrates Community Banking Month

Community Banking Month highlights contributions to Arizona’s local economy this April FLAGSTAFF — April is known as Community Banking Month, an annual month-long celebration of community banks across the nation. Local First Arizona is celebrating by sharing stories of those…

March 31 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Lifestyle: The Pursuit of Happiness’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: LIFESTYLE: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Ad on Facebook:  Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

March 14 — Coconino County Tri-Diversity Council meeting to be held in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Tri-Diversity Councils will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. The councils include: The African American Advisory Council The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) The…

March 8 — GROWING PAINS: How can Flagstaff and NAU work together to manage and mitigate the impacts of rapid growth?

FLAGSTAFF — Join Northern Arizona University and the City of Flagstaff Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Branigar-Chase Auditorium for a community conversation on the impacts of growth at NAU and in…

March 24 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Estate Planning: You Decide’

Dear friend and partner, greetings!   The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ESTATE PLANNING: YOU DECIDE Ad on Facebook:  Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

March 10 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Filing Taxes 101’

Dear friend and partner, greetings!   The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: FILING TAXES 101 Ad on Facebook:   Ad on YouTube:     Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…

Through April 3 — Next 12-week Basic Business Empowerment class to be held in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) training is offered for Coconino County residents 18-years of age and older.  Its purpose is to assist those who want to start, improve, and/or expand a micro-business —…

April 4 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject…

Proposed Navajo-Hopi land settlement

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff was recently made aware of a proposed land exchange that would fulfill federal government commitments under the 1996 Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Settlement Act (P.L. 104-363). This exchange was proposed by Senator McCain and Congressman O’Halleran…

NAU update for Feb. 23

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Feb. 23 President Cheng highlights ways NAU is nationally recognized and locally vital during Campus Forum  The president emphasized the importance of NAU’s research and development and focus on student success in…

Feb. 24 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Phoenix: Its Hispanic Roots’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be: PHOENIX: ITS HISPANIC ROOTS Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube:  Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

Coconino County Board of Supervisors to meet on Feb. 27

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors, boards of directors of the Coconino County Public Health Services District and the Coconino County Flood Control District, will hold an executive session and work session beginning 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.…

Chief Treadway named Interim Deputy City Manager

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Police Chief Kevin Treadway was appointed Interim Deputy City Manager on Feb. 20, 2018. Treadway will fill this position while Barbara Goodrich serves as Interim City Manager. Chief Treadway was hired by the Flagstaff Police Department in February…

Request for Proposals now accepted for Frontiere Property

Coconino County Parks and Recreation issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for possible uses, management and operations of the buildings and immediate area (approximately 30 acres) of the 240-acre Frontiere Property at Rogers Lake. The County seeks to contract with…

Beaver Street closure to resume February 26

FLAGSTAFF — Starting Feb. 26, 2018, Beaver Street will close from Columbus Avenue to Birch Avenue (see attached map). This closure will allow construction of the final utility and roadway improvements to resume after a winter hiatus. The north three side streets…

Coconino County, City of Flagstaff Offices closed in honor of President’s Day

COCONINO COUNTY — All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Feb. 19, 2018 in honor of President’s Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be open. Records will be…