Category: Local

Guest commentary: Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers

FLAGSTAFF — As 2019 begins, millions of Americans set goals for themselves on things they would like to do or improve this year. For parents and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers, this New Year’s tradition offers a wonderful opportunity to expand…

KNAU update for Jan. 11 — Grand Canyon Officials Meet with Local Community About Shutdown Effects

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 – January 11th, 2019 Grand…

Flagstaff to begin recycle check-ups

FLAGSTAFF — In an effort to decrease Flagstaff’s recycling contamination rates, city staff and trained volunteers will begin inspecting the contents of residents’ recycling bins. On the days of recycling service, residents may see staff or volunteers looking in neighborhood recycling…

Expect More Arizona update for Jan. 10 — New Report Outlines Vision, Priorities for Education Funding

We recently shared new poll results that show education funding remains a top concern among Arizona voters. In response to the ongoing and increasing need to address education funding in Arizona, representatives of more than 80 education, business and community organizations…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Jan. 10 — Night at the Museum: Centennials Cocktail Party, Pioneer Museum on Jan. 11

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 9 — Child advocate (and CCC&Y board member) Lina Wallen named Female Citizen of the Year

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 Connections Spotlight Child advocate (and CCC&Y board member) Lina Wallen named Female Citizen of the Year Lina Wallen did not believe it when she received a call…

Annual Point in Time Count starts Jan. 20

FLAGSTAFF — The annual Point in Time Count (PIT) will take place starting on the night of Jan. 22 throughout the city of Flagstaff. This count documents the number of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness at a single point in time and…

U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 9 — We must protect a free and open internet

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Nothing is more important to me that empowering Arizona communities, businesses, and families to succeed. That includes investing…

City of Flagstaff announces Director of the Year award

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff announces Public Works Director Andy Bertelsen as this year’s recipient of the Mary Jo Jenkins’ Outstanding Director of the Year award. The award is given in honor of the late Mary Jo Jenkins, the city…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 7 — Supervisor Lena Fowler graduates from NACo High Performance Leadership Academy

    January 7, 2018 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…

NAU’s Trujillo on team discovering farthest solar system object ever seen

By NAU News A team of astronomers, including Northern Arizona University scientist Chad Trujillo, earlier this week announced their discovery of an object at about 120 astronomical units (AU) from Earth—the farthest observed object in the solar system. One AU…

From CCC to the workforce in Page

PAGE — Clogged sink. Refrigerator on the fritz. Heating units acting up. Bathtubs misbehaving. It’s all in a day’s work for Page resident Johnsie Judy. Judy is a maintenance technician at seven motel properties in Page – all owned by the…

U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 4 — This reckless government shutdown must end

Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Last month, politicians in Washington allowed hyper-partisan gridlock to get in the way of a bipartisan funding bill that…

KNAU update for Jan. 4 — Grand Canyon Celebrates 100 Years as a National Park in 2019

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 – January 4th, 2019 The…

Lloyd Hammonds continues as CCC District Governing Board member for Page District

FLAGSTAFF — Lloyd Hammonds has been elected for another term to the Coconino Community College District Governing Board. Hammonds was sworn in during a small ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 11, at CCC in Page. Coconino Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey officiated,…

Flagstaff announces Christmas treecycling program

FLAGSTAFF — Residents of the city of Flagstaff can dispose of fresh-cut Christmas trees by utilizing the city’s treecycling program. While fresh-cut trees have a short life-span during the holiday season, the treecycling program chips them, uses them as mulch at…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Jan. 2 — Science Saturday (Jan. 5): Water, Snow, & Ice, Willow Bend Environmental Education Center

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 2 — Last Chance! Winter Workshop Sale 10% Sale ends Midnight Jan. 6

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   The School of the Arts at Sedona Arts Center Winter Workshop Sale! 10% discount on all scheduled workshops. Workshops make a great gift to yourself…or others! *Get 10% off all scheduled workshops when…

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…

Feb. 7 — NAU Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths will screen Ai Weiwei’s film about the global refugee crisis, ‘Human Flow’

FLAGSTAFF — NAU Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths will screen Ai Weiwei’s film about the global refugee crisis, “Human Flow,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at Liberal Arts Room 120,  NAU. “More than 65 million people around the…

Feb. 13 — FUSD to hold rescheduled Kindergarten Registration

FLAGSTAFF — To assist families with the registration process, Flagstaff Unified School District elementary schools will be hosting Kindergarten Registration on February 13th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at all District elementary schools.  The event had to be rescheduled due to…

Feb. 19 — CCC to present ‘A Brief History of African American’s in Northern Arizona; the hidden revealed’

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College to present “A Brief History of African American’s in Northern Arizona; the hidden revealed’ from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Coconino Community College LT Commons: 2800 S Lone Tree Rd, Flagstaff. Keynote Speaker: Margaret  Hangan,…

March 4 — NAU Latin American Studies program to present ‘The United States and the Cold War in Latin America’

FLAGSTAFF — The NAU Latin American Studies Program will present Professor Thomas Field, Associate Professor of Global Security and Intelligence at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, who will speak on “The United States and the Cold War in Latin America,” 2:20 p.m.…

March 6 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2019* at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change. Notice…

April 24 — Coconino County Tri-Diversity Council to meet in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Tri-Diversity Council, which includes the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), the African American Advisory Council and the Intertribal Advisory Council,  will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 at the Coconino County Administration Building, Board of…

Southside Parking subject of next Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee on Jan. 17

FLAGSTAFF — “Southside Parking: How the City & community can work together too resolve parking issues,” will be the subject of the next Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Murdoch Community Center, 203…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 28 — Nominations now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Caring for Children Awards

Click here  for the entire e-newsletter   Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth Connect.  Inspire.  Engage.  Act. Is this email displaying correctly? If not, view this email in your browser EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December…

KNAU update for Dec. 28 — Eats and Beats: NAU’s Unofficial ‘Campus Mom’ Delivers Home-Based Hugs

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 – December 28th, 2018 Eats…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Dec. 27 — New Years Eve — Heritage Square

Click Here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Dec. 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   December 26, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff Free Parenting Workshop! Skate at the Station Read To Me Storytime Science Saturday: Water, Snow, & Ice Noon Year’s Eve…

Sedona Arts Center update for Dec. 24 — May you have a wonderful holiday season and a new year filled with peace and happiness!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Here at Sedona Arts Center we just wanted to say thank you for your commitment to our local nonprofit and all that we do! Thanks to our amazing members, supporters, and fantastic patrons…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Dec. 21 — Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from District 2 and our families to yours

‌ Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 ‌ December 21, 2018 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from District 2 and our families to yours. Christmas time is oh so near…

CHAC closes out 2018 with busy month

FLAGSTAFF — Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) participated in a number of events in December as 2018 came to a close. Events included the final Tri-Diversity Council meeting on Dec. 12; participation in the Northern Arizona University “Lumberjacks…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 21 — Nominations now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Caring for Children Awards

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December 21, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates December — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events December — Page Public Library announces…

Expect More Arizona update for Dec. 21 — Momentum continues to build around the Arizona Education Progress Meter

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Winter 2018 Momentum continues to build around the Arizona Education Progress Meter which is serving as a catalyst in driving conversations and action across the state. To date, 44 local governments have issued…

Nominations now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Caring for Children Awards

COCONINO COUNTY— Do you know someone in Coconino County who makes a difference in the lives of children? Nominations are now open for the 2019 Caring for Children Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals from throughout Coconino County who work to make…

Pew Research Center’s Hispanic Trends update for Dec. 21 — U.S. unauthorized immigrant total dips to lowest level in a decade

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Hispanic Trends December 21, 2018 U.S. unauthorized immigrant total dips to lowest level in a decade The number of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in more than a…

Flagstaff Minimum Wage Ordinance update

FLAGSTAFF — Starting Jan. 1, 2019, the hourly minimum wage in the city of Flagstaff will increase to $12 per hour. This increase is in accordance with Proposition 414 which was passed by voters in the Nov. 2016 election and amended…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Dec. 19 _ Christmas Champagne Brunch, Little America Hotel on Dec. 25

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Dec. 19 — Help Keep Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Northern Arizona for Another Year

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Greetings!  I hope you and your nearest and dearest are enjoying a wonderful holiday season. I wanted to reach out to you personally to ask for your support to sustain the Dolly Parton…

Flagstaff Planning and Zoning Commission vacancies

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff’s Planning and Zoning Commission has three open positions and seeks applicants to fill them. The Planning and Zoning Commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council on matters related to the growth and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Dec. 18

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   December 18, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Steps for Becoming a Foster Parent Santa Saturdays at Aspen Place at the Sawmill Skate at the Station FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff…

New traffic signal in Flagstaff on West Historic Route 66 (Business I-40) at Riordan Road to be installed this week

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   New traffic signal scheduled to activate Wednesday, Dec. 19 Motorists on West Historic Route 66 (Business I-40) in Flagstaff should plan for delays this week as crews install a new traffic signal at…

School District Governing Board applicants sought for appointment

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment for one seat on the Grand Canyon Unified School District Governing Board and two seats on the Maine Consolidated School District Governing Board. Applicants must be…

First Things First update for Dec. 17 — Help families find early childhood programs in your Arizona community

News and happenings about First Things First December 2018 Help families find early childhood programs in your Arizona community First Things First’s new Find Programs tool is an easy way for you to help parents, grandparents and other caregivers search…