COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The national accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and ultimately transforming the…
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials found mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in an area south of Lake Mary Road in Flagstaff. This is the first positive WNV in mosquitoes in Coconino County this…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y presents ‘Prevention through Resiliency: Impacting Community’ at Statewide Child Abuse Prevention Conference
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019Connections Spotlight CCC&Y presents ‘Prevention through Resiliency: Impacting Community’ at Statewide Child Abuse Prevention Conference PHOENIX — “Prevention through Resiliency: Impacting Community” was the subject of Virginia Watahomigie’s…
Bilingual report: Museum Flood Sunnyside Area Open House on Aug. 5
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County and the city of Flagstaff are hosting an Open House to answer resident’s questions about potential flooding due to the Museum Fire. The Open House will be at 5:30 p.m. August 5, 2019 in the parking…
Museum Fire neighborhood alert messages
FLAGSTAFF — Due to the Museum Fire, Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are preparing the public for a possible flood event in Flagstaff neighborhoods. During this Monsoon season, Coconino County will issue emergency notifications when the U.S. National…
Coconino County seeks Community Action Agency Board applicants
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Community Services is seeking candidates to serve on the Community Action Agency Board (CAAB). CCHHS Community Services is the designated Community Action Agency for Coconino County and the CAAB is the…
Bilingual report: Museum Flood Sunnyside Area Community Meeting on Aug. 1
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are hosting a meeting to inform residents of the Sunnyside neighborhoods about potential flooding due to the Museum Fire. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting closest to their home. The…
United Way of Northern Arizona — Museum Fire – How You Can Help
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Ways to Help During the Museum Fire Good morning. Just a week ago this Sunday, the Museum Fire began. The blaze has scorched close to 2,000 acres just north of Flagstaff in the…
Museum Fire Volunteer Coordination Center to open July 26
COCONINO COUNTY — The United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA), in coordination with Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff, will open the Museum Fire Volunteer Coordination Center. The center will open at 8 a.m. Friday, July 26 at the Coconino…
Protective measures against wildfire smoke impacts
COCONINO COUNTY — Smoke from the Museum Fire is impacting several Flagstaff communities. Coconino County Health and Human Services is encouraging individuals to take precautions to protect themselves from the health effects of wildfire smoke. Anyone who can see, taste or…
County flood analysis completed
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Flood Control District officials have completed a flood analysis and the effects of the Museum Fire on the Burris Watershed. The analysis shows that the watershed will not experience increased flooding due to the Museum Fire…
Bilingual report: Museum Fire “Go” – Evacuation Notice
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Sheriff has issued an evacuation order effective at 6 p.m. (Monday, July 22) until further notice for all persons living, working and accessing a home from Mount Elden Lookout Road. All residents east of Weatherford…
District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta — Museum Fire Day 3 update — Community Meeting on July 23
MUSEUM FIRE UPDATE Liz Archuleta, Coconino County Supervisor, District 2 Day 3 Update 7/23/19 9:30 AM Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff will be holding a Community Meeting tonight July 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Flagstaff High School…
County appoints Health and Human Services Director
COCONINO COUNTY — Thomas Pristow has been named the new Coconino County Health and Human Services department Director by County Manager James Jayne. The Board of Supervisors are expected to confirm the appointment during the August 27 board meeting. Pristow…
Siren system test in Oak Creek Canyon on July 16
SEDONA — Coconino County Emergency Management, Yavapai County Emergency Management, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Sedona Fire District will test the emergency siren system in Oak Creek Canyon at approximately 10 a.m., Tuesday July 16. The system notifies…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for July 10 — United Way of Northern Arizona’s KinderCamp receives major contribution from Wells Fargo
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Connections Spotlight United Way of Northern Arizona’s KinderCamp receives major contribution from Wells Fargo This year’s KinderCamp™ classes have just wrapped up, and the program got…
Aug. 10 — Health and Human Services offers back-to-school immunizations and sports physicals
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is offering free backpacks (while supplies last) to students who receive back-to-school immunizations and sports physicals. CCHHS is hosting a back-to-school event from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10…
Aug. 15-16 — Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives Forum #2 to be held at NAU’s du Bois Center
This forum is a collective effort among stakeholders across the Navajo Nation to develop an inclusive framework for data collection. FLAGSTAFF — Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives Forum #2 will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug.…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for June 19 — Save the Date: Kevin Campbell returns to Northern Arizona on Oct. 29
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Connections Spotlight Save the Date: Kevin Campbell returns to Northern Arizona on Oct. 29 FLAGSTAFF — Kevin Campbell, an internationally known youth permanency expert, founder of the…
Coconino County aligns health and human services into one department
Coconino County will merge the Public Health Services District, Community Services and the Career Center into the Health and Human Services department. The new department will integrate the name, logo and branding alignment on July 1, 2019. The three departments…
CCC joins county, city in mental health awareness effort
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College has joined Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff in proclaiming May 2019 as Mental Health Month in an effort to increase knowledge, empathy and action related to mental health and wellbeing. During the May 15…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for May 26 — Share Your Thoughts: Do you support the efforts to ban abortion in Alabama?
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU With many states passing strict abortion laws, I want to hear your thoughts. Do you support these laws? Yes No…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 22 — High school students earn scholarships from Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Williams Child Abuse Prevention Council
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Connections Spotlight High school students earn scholarships from Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Williams Child Abuse Prevention Council WILLIAMS — Isabel Cristina Ortiz Salazar believes anyone suffering…
County tests Emergency Notification System. See related information here
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Emergency Management is conducting a test of the emergency notification system between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27. This will help ensure that the system is up to date. County officials are…
Repairs beginning on North Schultz Flood area mitigation measures
COCONINO COUNTY — Contractors will begin repairs next week to both on- and off-forest flood mitigation measures in the northern portion of the Schultz Flood area. This is part of the Brandis Way Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) infrastructure that was damaged…
Flagstaff Community — Firefighter Mark A Sanchez Memorial Blood Drive set for May 21-24
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Community — Firefighter Mark A Sanchez Memorial Blood Drive will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21; 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 22; 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23; and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for May 17 — Lowering drug costs for Arizonans and improving access to care
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, It has been a busy start to the year. Over the past two months, I have worked to…
Public Health Officials urge precautions against rabies
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Officials are urging people to protect themselves against rabies. CCPHSD advises individuals to seek immediate medical attention if they are bitten or have had contact with an animal suspected to have…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 1 — Time to check out 2019 summer camps in region
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Connections Spotlight Time to check out 2019 summer camps in region With the end of the school year and summer rapidly approaching, time is running short for…
Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee to present Drug Awareness event on May 15
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee will present a Drug Awareness event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Mt. Elden Middle School, Music Room, 3223 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff. The event will include information on what to…
June 10 — County holds press conference on Health and Human Services department
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County is holding a press conference to announce the formation of the Health & Human Services department. The new department integrates the Career Center, Community Services and the Public Health Services District. This press conference will take place…
KNAU update for April 26
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – April 26th, 2019 Earth Notes: Non-wired Electricity For many years the tiny town of Punkin Center, south of Payson, Arizona, has been best known for the prominent jack-o’-lantern sign. Now it’s…
2019 Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2019 Flagstaff, Coconino County proclamations, upcoming events in Williams and Flagstaff keep focus on child abuse prevention efforts By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth The always-moving Field of Hope Dedication put a poignant focus…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for March 4 — Bipartisan Violence Against Women Act Passed
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, The first call I responded to as a young police officer involved domestic violence, and I will never…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 3 — NAU Starts a New Climate Action Plan
In This Issue -NAU Climate Action Plan -Flagstaff Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Update -Council Upholds P&Z Veto of new Cell Tower on Eastside -Community Involvement this Week Donate Now NAU Starts a New Climate Action Plan NAU held a…
NAU News update for March 29 — Flinn Foundation funds NAU microbiologist’s study to address health disparities through novel therapeutic for asthma
NAU Friday, March 29 Flinn Foundation funds NAU microbiologist’s study to address health disparities through novel therapeutic for asthma Although there is no cure, Emily Cope launched a two-year clinical study to determine whether adding low-cost prebiotic soluble fiber…
Coconino County, Flagstaff declare State of Emergency for record setting storm. See related regional snow storm information here
Most County Offices close through the weekend in response COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors are expected to affirm a State of Emergency Declaration on Tuesday, Feb. 26. due to the major snow storm that started late…
District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta update for Feb. 21 — County Declares State of Emergency for Record Setting Storm
Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 February 21, 2019 County Declares State of Emergency for Record Setting Storm The Coconino County Board of Supervisors are expected to affirm a…
27 More Inches of Snow Expected From 10 AM (Feb. 21) Until the End of the Storm and Coconino County Open with Reduced Staffing
Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 February 21, 2019 As of 10:00 this morning, the weather forecast calls for 27 more inches of snow by the time the storm…
City of Flagstaff Snow Operations. See related regional snow storm information here
FLAGSTAFF — With significant snow forecast for northern Arizona in the coming days, the city of Flagstaff would like to remind the public of our snow delay or cancellation notifications and a few snow operations updates. In the event of…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Feb. 20 — CAA opinion: Arizona Needs to Break Down Barriers Blocking Support for Kinship Families. See related stories here
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 Connections Spotlight CAA opinion: Arizona Needs to Break Down Barriers Blocking Support for Kinship Families. See related stories here All children who live in foster care…
KNAU update for Feb. 15 — States Weigh Bills Addressing Native Deaths, Disappearances
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 – February 15th, 2019 States Weigh…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Feb. 13 — Registration now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference on April 18
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 Connections Spotlight Registration now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference on April 18 FLAGSTAFF— In recognition of…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 23 — Supervisor Lena Fowler attends the TCRHCC Grand Opening for new Oncology Center
January 22, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up! Share Forward District 5 Highlights…
Siler Homes repairs completed
FLAGSTAFF — The underground gas leaks that were identified as part of a routine inspection at the Siler Homes public housing development have been successfully repaired and all required inspections have been completed. All residents who were temporarily relocated during the…
Temporary Siler Homes resident relocation in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Residents of the city’s Siler Homes public housing development will be temporarily relocated effective immediately due to issues with the development’s underground gas lines. The issues were discovered during a routine inspection. The city and its contractors will work…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 16 — First Things First: Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 Connections Spotlight First Things First — Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers As 2019 begins, millions of Americans set goals for themselves on things…
Eligibility for Free or Reduced-Price School Meals During the Shutdown
CLICK HERE for the entire e-newsletter WASHINGTON, D.C. — Families can apply for free or reduced-price school meals at any point during the school year. This is a long-standing rule to reflect the many changes in families’ economic circumstances that can…
Funds for social services in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Applications for the city of Flagstaff’s Fiscal Year 2019-2020 general funds for social services are now available. Any non-profit (501c3) organization providing health and human services in the city of Flagstaff is eligible to apply. Applications must be…
Volunteers needed for Point-in-Time (PIT) Count from Jan. 23 through 27
FLAGSTAFF — Volunteers are needed for the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count for 2019. What is the Point in Time Count? The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is a count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons on a single night in January. HUD requires that…
Two foxes in Flagstaff test positive for rabies
The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) confirmed that two captured foxes have tested positive for rabies. The foxes were captured and tested following reports of attacks in the Country Club area and near Mars Hill in Flagstaff. The…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Dec. 11
Click here for the entire e-newsletter December 11, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK Winter Movie Series Breakfast with Santa SnowFlake Festival Orchestra Northern Arizona Candy Cane Concert STEAM Second…
Sedona Arts Center update for Dec. 11 — The Loving Bowls Charity Fundraiser & Special Silent Auction Benefits Local Nonprofits on Saturday, December 15
Click here for the entire e-newsletter The Loving Bowls Charity Fundraiser & Special Silent Auction Benefits Local Nonprofits on Saturday, December 15 Noon to 3pm ♡ Sedona Arts Center will proudly present its annual Loving Bowls charity fundraiser on…
Coconino County Health District partners with Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Injury Prevention Program has again partnered with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in promoting child passenger safety and driver awareness. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause…
Annual Willard Springs green waste burn scheduled
COCONINO COUNTY — Smoke may be visible for the next three weeks Coconino County Public Works, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service, plans to ignite the annual green waste burn at the Willard Springs Transfer Station located 17 miles south…
District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Dec. 3 — Holiday Parade of Lights
Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 December 03, 2018 District 2 Update December, the year’s final curtain, is upon us. The evenings are drawing in, the nights growing colder,…
Subaru ‘Share the Love’ Meals on Wheels Event through Jan. 2
Coconino County Community Services Senior Nutrition Program staff and Flagstaff Subaru employee volunteers will deliver winter emergency meals to homebound seniors as a part of the 2018 Subaru Share the Love Event. Subaru will also loan two vehicles to Coconino…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for Nov. 20 — Happy Thanksgiving
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Happy Thanksgiving We couldn’t do it without you. Together, we are uniting for an educated and thriving community. Together we are promoting early childhood education, feeding the hungry and helping create financial stability for…
First Things First update for Nov. 19 — FTF partners with Arizona tribes to meet the needs of young children
News and happenings about First Things First November 2018 FTF partners with Arizona tribes to meet the needs of young children FTF Tribal Affairs staff work with 19 federally-recognized tribes to listen and learn from tribal leaders to ensure their…
District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Nov. 16 — Stuff the Bus Friendly Competition to Raise 500 Turkeys for Families in Need on Nov. 17
Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 November 16, 2018 District 2 Update Stuff the Bus Friendly Competition Come to the Plaza University Safeway on Saturday Nov. 17 to “Stuff…