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Funerals to be held for DPS helicopter crash victims Arizona Department of Public safety officials say the service for pilot Robert Skankey will be held Friday in Kingman while the funeral for trooper paramedic Hunter Bennett takes place in Gilbert on M...

Arizona Department of Public safety officials say the service for pilot Robert Skankey will be held Friday in Kingman while the funeral for trooper paramedic Hunter Bennett takes place in Gilbert on Monday.

Lake Powell could reach ‘minimum power pool’ by end of year Federal water managers say Lake Powell's level could drop low enough to impact power production at Glen Canyon Dam by the end of the year as drought conditions worsen across the Colorado River Basin.

Federal water managers say Lake Powell's level could drop low enough to impact power production at Glen Canyon Dam by the end of the year as drought conditions worsen across the Colorado River Basin.

Grand jury indicts Flagstaff man on 60 felony charges in shootout and deadly helicopter crash A grand jury in Coconino County has indicted a Flagstaff man on 60 felony counts related to a shootout and deadly DPS helicopter crash last week.

A grand jury in Coconino County has indicted a Flagstaff man on 60 felony counts related to a shootout and deadly DPS helicopter crash last week.

State lawmakers want hospitals to ask about immigration status The Arizona House and Senate are poised to pass legislation mandating hospitals that receive public funding ask patients whether they're in the country legally.

The Arizona House and Senate are poised to pass legislation mandating hospitals that receive public funding ask patients whether they're in the country legally.

Kelly: attempted DOJ indictment 'straight from the authoritarian playbook' Sen. Mark Kelly is condemning a failed attempt by the U.S. Department of Justice to secure a federal grand jury indictment against him and five other Democratic lawmakers.

Sen. Mark Kelly is condemning a failed attempt by the U.S. Department of Justice to secure a federal grand jury indictment against him and five other Democratic lawmakers.

Officials identify suspect in Flagstaff shootout The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who allegedly shot at Flagstaff police and was the subject of a two-hour confrontation earlier this week.

The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who allegedly shot at Flagstaff police and was the subject of a two-hour confrontation earlier this week.

Arizona US senators to introduce bill expediting North Rim reconstruction Arizona’s U.S. senators plan to introduce a bill designed to fast-track reconstruction on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park following last summer’s Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires.

Arizona’s U.S. senators plan to introduce a bill designed to fast-track reconstruction on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park following last summer’s Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires.

Arsenic in Williams drinking water exceeded EPA standards in 2025 For the last year the level of arsenic in the City of Williams’ drinking water was nearly double the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s safety standards.

For the last year the level of arsenic in the City of Williams’ drinking water was nearly double the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s safety standards.

Scott Thybony’s Canyon Commentary: Names on a Landscape In this month’s Canyon Commentary, author Scott Thybony recounts his many adventures on the rugged Arizona Strip encountering wind-carved Navajo sandstone that can take on familiar-yet-otherworldly fo...

In this month’s Canyon Commentary, author Scott Thybony recounts his many adventures on the rugged Arizona Strip encountering wind-carved Navajo sandstone that can take on familiar-yet-otherworldly forms.

Navajo writer Laura Tohe becomes Arizona’s second poet laureate Award-winning Navajo writer and Arizona State University professor emerita Laura Tohe was recently appointed Arizona poet laureate. She's the second-ever person to serve in the role that's been vacant...

Award-winning Navajo writer and Arizona State University professor emerita Laura Tohe was recently appointed Arizona poet laureate. She's the second-ever person to serve in the role that's been vacant for seven years.

Hobbs says AG 'should retract' comments about ICE and Arizona's 'stand your ground' law Gov. Katie Hobbs calls the comments by Attorney General Kris Mayes about possible dangers from confrontations between citizens and law enforcement officers "inappropriate."

Gov. Katie Hobbs calls the comments by Attorney General Kris Mayes about possible dangers from confrontations between citizens and law enforcement officers "inappropriate."

Wednesday's walkout involved students from Flag High and Coconino High, among other schools. It was one of several such protests in Arizona with students from at least 20 high schools in the valley also taking part.

Flagstaff students hold mass campus walkout to protest ICE Hundreds of students in Flagstaff walked out of their classes Wednesday afternoon in protest of the Trump administration's growing immigration crackdowns.

Hundreds of students in Flagstaff walked out of their classes Wednesday afternoon in protest of the Trump administration's growing immigration crackdowns.

Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico border A man who authorities say was involved in a smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Border Patrol and after firing at a federal helicopter near the U.S.-Mexico bor...

A man who authorities say was involved in a smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Border Patrol and after firing at a federal helicopter near the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said.

Navajo Nation speaker calls on feds to respect tribal sovereignty after ICE arrest of citizen Many Navajo Nation citizens are anxious following the recent arrest of a tribal member near Peoria by ICE agents. KNAU spoke to Navajo Speaker Crystalyne Curley about how the escalation of federal imm...

The recent ICE arrest of a Navajo Nation citizen in Arizona has sent shockwaves through tribal communities. Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley says such incidents trigger historical trauma and cause mental distress among tribal members.

Bill to fast-track North Rim rebuilding approved by House committee The House Committee on Natural Resources this week unanimously passed a bill that would speed up the rebuilding process on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

The House Committee on Natural Resources this week unanimously passed a bill that would speed up the rebuilding process on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Western leaders, groups urge senators to reject BLM nominee Numerous western leaders and conservation groups are urging senators to reject President Donald Trump’s nominee to the lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

Numerous western leaders and conservation groups are urging senators to reject President Donald Trump’s nominee to the lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

Louva Dahozy, ‘Mother of the Navajo Nation,’ dies at 99 Renowned Navajo community leader, matriarch and educator Louva Dahozy has died. She was called the Mother of the Navajo Nation.

Renowned Navajo community leader, matriarch and educator Louva Dahozy has died. She was called the Mother of the Navajo Nation.

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters International health officials plan to meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status. Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a foothold and that the U.S. m...

International health officials plan to meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status.

Navajo Nation leaders condemn ICE arrest of tribal member Navajo Nation leaders have condemned the arrest and detention of a Navajo citizen by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last week.

Navajo Nation leaders have condemned the arrest and detention of a Navajo citizen by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last week.

Effort to speed up rebuilding the North Rim takes shape in Congress Last summer’s Dragon Bravo Fire devastated the economies of many northern Arizona communities near the Grand Canyon. KNAU spoke with Rep. Eli Crane about his efforts to speed up rebuilding the North R...

Last summer’s Dragon Bravo Fire devastated the economies of many northern Arizona communities near the Grand Canyon. KNAU spoke with Rep. Eli Crane about his efforts to speed up rebuilding the North Rim.

Turquoise Alert issued for missing 8-year-old on Navajo Nation An 8-year-old girl who was reported missing Thursday in the community of Coalmine on the Navajo Nation has been found dead. A Turquoise Alert had been issued early Friday morning.

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An 8-year-old girl who was reported missing Thursday in the community of Coalmine on the Navajo Nation has been found dead. A Turquoise Alert had been issued for Maleeka “Mollie” Boone early Friday morning.

Earth Notes: Ancestral Pueblo Water Conservation Ancestral Puebloan peoples developed ingenious methods to collect, store, conserve, and utilize water.

On this week's Earth Notes ... Ancestral Puebloan peoples developed ingenious methods to collect, store, conserve, and utilize water.

Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights settlement reintroduced in US House and Senate Bipartisan bills introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would finalize a long-running Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights settlement.

Bipartisan bills introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would finalize a long-running Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights settlement.

Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich dies at age 59 Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has died at age 59. A family representative made the announcement Tuesday afternoon but did not reveal a cause of death.

Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has died at age 59. A family representative made the announcement Tuesday afternoon but did not reveal a cause of death.

Hobbs presses taxes, education and water issues in State of the State address In her State of the State address to lawmakers Monday, Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed tax cut initiatives as well as water and affordability issues.

In her State of the State address to lawmakers Monday, Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed tax cut initiatives as well as water and affordability issues.

Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutional Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly has sued the Pentagon over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders. He's claiming the Trump administration trampled on his constitutional rights to free...

Sen. Mark Kelly has sued the Pentagon over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders. He's claiming the Trump administration trampled on his constitutional rights to free speech.

Coconino National Forest closes roads across the region Officials with the Coconino National Forest have closed numerous roads for the winter season throughout northern Arizona.

Officials with the Coconino National Forest have closed numerous roads for the winter season throughout northern Arizona.

Winter storm creates icy road conditions, triggers school delays A winter storm has delayed school start times in Flagstaff and Prescott and created icy conditions on roads and highways throughout northern and western Arizona.

A winter storm has delayed school start times in Flagstaff and Prescott and created icy conditions on roads and highways throughout northern and western Arizona.

Walk-through metal detector now in use for Flagstaff City Council meetings The City of Flagstaff is now requiring those attending city council meetings to go through a metal detector before entering council chambers.

The City of Flagstaff is now requiring those attending city council meetings to go through a metal detector before entering council chambers.