The Flagstaff City Council will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the staff conference room, 211 W. Aspen Ave. The executive session will be held at 2 p.m.
Aug. 18 — Flagstaff City Council to live-stream meeting
Category: Health
(RESCHEDULED) Sept. 9 — CCC&Y to present Annual Prevention Conference
The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth has announced that its April conference has been rescheduled to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at the High Country Conference Center, Flagstaff. More details to come.
Oct. 8 — Coconino Community College FREE Zoom Nursing 101 Info Session
Would you, or someone you know like to become a nurse?
Do you have questions, or do you know someone who would like information about the nursing programs at Coconino Community College?
If so, please consider attending the CCC FREE Zoom Nursing 101 Info Session.
Nov. 17 — Flagstaff City Council to live-stream regular council meeting
The Flagstaff City Council will hold a live-stream combined work session/special meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the staff conference room, 211 W. Aspen Ave. The executive session will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 24 — Flagstaff City Council to live-stream work session
The Flagstaff City Council will hold a live-stream work session at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the staff conference room, 211 W. Aspen Ave. The executive session will be held at 2 p.m.
Flagstaff Emergency winter overflow shelter bed capacity
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has partnered with Flagstaff Shelter Services to provide emergency winter overflow shelter bed capacity for families experiencing homelessness. The winter overflow opened Nov. 1. “The city of Flagstaff is proud to work with Flagstaff Shelter…
Grand Re-Opening to be held Dec. 3 for Homeless Shelter in Flagstaff. Just in time for snow season
Flagstaff Shelter Services completes $1 Million Expansion in time for frigid northern Arizona temperatures – “Raise to Rise” Calls on Region to Help Reduce Homelessness in Northern Arizona – celebrates grand re-opening with tours on Giving Tuesday. FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff…
Stuff the Bus – Battle of Thanksgiving on Nov. 16 in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Join the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, County Management and staff this weekend at the annual Stuff the Bus, the Battle for Thanksgiving. This is where the County competes with the City of Flagstaff to see who can raise…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y to present ‘Self-Healing and Thriving Communities’ feedback events Nov. 21, 22
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y to present ‘Self-Healing and Thriving Communities’ feedback events Nov. 21, 22 Now that the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth has hosted international expert, Kevin…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update — Open Enrollment Runs Until December 15th!
WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, I’m reaching out with an important health care update. The annual Open Enrollment period to purchase insurance from the Marketplace runs from November 1 to…
CCC students see, up close, fire’s role in ecosystem
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College students strolled up the hill, a fine dust from their footfalls swirling in the breeze. Smoke from a nearby prescribed fire filled their lungs and cut the strength of the sun. Student Aryn Begay described…
Coconino County confirms first flu cases of the 2019-20 season
People are reminded to get yearly flu vaccination COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials announced the first case of influenza for the 2019 – 2020 flu season in the County. The individual has recovered from…
Hispanic Heritage Month continues in Coconino County with Sugar Skull workshop (Oct. 4), NAU Latin American film series on Oct. 10
COCONINO COUNTY — Hispanic Heritage Month continued in Coconino County with a Sugar Skull workshop as part of Flagstaff First Friday on Oct. 4, and a NAU Latin American film series program on Oct. 10. Oct. 4 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces…
City of Flagstaff announces Buffalo Park construction
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff will install a new water service line for the upcoming Buffalo Park restroom project, Buffalo Park parking lot (2400 N Gemini Road) from Sept. 25 – Oct. 11, 2019. The parking lot will be…
‘Masquerade on the Mountain,’ a Black Tie Gala for the March of Dimes, to be held Sept. 28 in Flagstaff
Reservations due by Sept. 25 FLAGSTAFF — “Masquerade on the Mountain,” a Black Tie Gala full of dining, dancing, and dedication to raising awareness and funds for the March of Dimes, will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 at the DoubleTree…
Flu Shots available at County Health and Human Services
FLAGSTAFF — The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic in Flagstaff. Flu shots are available beginning Monday, Sept. 23 at the CCHHS Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Appointments are available Monday –…
Nov. 14 — Civilian Response to Active Shooter/Attack free training to be held in Flagstaff
“It’s Not a Matter of IF but WHEN, WHERE and HOW” By Flagstaff Community Safety In light of recent public acts of violence, Flagstaff Community Safety is presenting a free training for those 16 years and older to ensure that…
Through Dec. 12 — Coconino Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa is hosting a Giving Tree event
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa is hosting a Giving Tree event on behalf of Hope’s Cottage to help needy families and people in our community! Gifts are accepted now until Thursday, December 12, 2019 – CCC Lone Tree Campus,…
Dec. 21 — Longest Night Memorial Service to be held in Flagstaff
Neighbors, We invite you to join us, Flagstaff Shelter Services for the Longest Night Memorial Service on December 21st at 6PM at the Flagstaff Federated Community Church (400 W. Aspen Ave.). The Longest Night Memorial Service is an opportunity for…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in second County location
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials confirmed a second mosquito pool has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The mosquito sample was taken from the Cheshire area in northwest Flagstaff. Recently, a mosquito sample from…
Coconino County Health and Human Services awarded national accreditation through the Public Health A
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…
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…