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Hobbs pursues federal funding for rural health care Gov. Katie Hobbs is applying to get $1 billion in newly available federal aid to help shore up rural health care—especially with the risk of loss of federal Medicaid dollars.

Gov. Katie Hobbs is applying to get $1 billion in newly available federal aid to help shore up rural health care—especially with the risk of loss of federal Medicaid dollars.

Earth Notes: Clovis Culture The Clovis people hunted mammoths across the Southwest more than 13,000 years ago. Archaeologists are still uncovering what their tools and camps reveal.

The Clovis people hunted mammoths across the Southwest more than 13,000 years ago. Archaeologists are still uncovering what their tools and camps reveal.

Prescribed burns create thick smoke in Flagstaff area Fire managers throughout northern Arizona conducted numerous prescribed burns Tuesday, creating visible smoke that impacted Flagstaff and other local communities.

Fire managers throughout northern Arizona conducted numerous prescribed burns Tuesday, creating visible smoke that impacted Flagstaff and other local communities.

SNAP recipients turn to local food banks as monthly benefits are delayed Those who depend on the federal food assistance didn’t receive benefits this weekend. It’s created pressure on community food banks as recipients stretch what they have.

Those who depend on the federal food assistance didn’t receive benefits this weekend. It’s created pressure on community food banks as recipients stretch what they have.

Trump administration considers revoking ban on oil and gas development near Chaco historical park The Trump administration is initiating formal meetings with tribes in the Southwest as it considers revoking a 20-year ban of oil and gas development across of hundreds of square miles of federal land...

The Trump administration is initiating formal meetings with tribes in the Southwest as it considers revoking a 20-year ban of oil and gas development across of hundreds of square miles of federal land surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

EPA begins uranium mine cleanup near Four Corners The Environmental Protection Agency has begun the cleanup of uranium mine waste in the Lukachukai Mountains near Four Corners on the Navajo Nation.

The Environmental Protection Agency has begun the cleanup of uranium mine waste in the Lukachukai Mountains near Four Corners on the Navajo Nation.

Flagstaff residents weigh in on hospital hill's future at NAH forum Northern Arizona Healthcare leaders are again considering the location of the Flagstaff Medical Center. City voters rejected a previous effort to move the facility two years ago.

Northern Arizona Healthcare leaders are again considering the location of the Flagstaff Medical Center. City voters rejected a previous effort to move the facility two years ago.

Local foodbanks report record-breaking jump in need amid government shutdown A Flagstaff food distribution site has seen a 30% increase in demand in the last week as the government shutdown has delayed federal assistance payments to states.

A Flagstaff food distribution site has seen a 30% increase in demand in the last week as the government shutdown has delayed federal assistance payments to states.

Scott Thybony's Canyon Commentary: The curious case of Wells Spicer Wells Spicer was a frontier lawyer who led a grueling expedition in the Grand Canyon and also happened to play pivotal roles in two most famous court cases in the American West. Scott Thybony tells hi...

Wells Spicer was a frontier lawyer who led a grueling expedition in the Grand Canyon and also happened to play pivotal roles in two most famous court cases in the American West. Scott Thybony tells his story in this month's Canyon Commentary.

Arizona’s Turquoise Alert has been triggered just once. DPS explains that’s by design The Arizona Department of Public Safety, which reviews and distributes all statewide alerts for missing people, says the new Turquoise Alert system is working as intended.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety, which reviews and distributes all statewide alerts for missing people, says the new Turquoise Alert system is working as intended.

Hobbs allocates federal COVID funds for coming SNAP lapse Gov. Katie Hobbs is allocating $1.8 million left over from federal COVID funds to provide at least some help to the nearly 900,000 Arizonans who won’t be getting food stamp benefits in November.

Gov. Katie Hobbs is allocating $1.8 million left over from federal COVID funds to provide at least some help to the nearly 900,000 Arizonans who won’t be getting food stamp benefits in November.

Earth Notes: Spiders That Hear Through Their Webs Some spiders don’t just spin webs — they listen through them. Researchers found that orb-weavers can sense vibrations on their silk to detect prey and danger.

Some spiders don’t just spin webs — they listen through them. Researchers found that orb-weavers can sense vibrations on their silk to detect prey and danger.

Arizona governor says state lacks resources to replace food stamp cuts Gov. Katie Hobbs says Arizona doesn’t have the resources to replace federal food-stamp benefits if the shutdown continues into November.

Gov. Katie Hobbs says Arizona doesn’t have the resources to replace federal food-stamp benefits if the shutdown continues into November.

Flagstaff council to discuss controversial AI camera program Tuesday The Flagstaff City Council is set to discuss its controversial Flock Safety license plate camera program Tuesday after a petition by city residents.

The Flagstaff City Council is set to discuss its controversial Flock Safety license plate camera program Tuesday after a petition by city residents.

Mohave County reaches 80 measles cases A measles outbreak centered in the Colorado City community on the Utah border continues to grow.

A measles outbreak centered in the Colorado City community on the Utah border continues to grow.

Two injured in lightning strike on Humphreys Peak A man from Flagstaff and another man from Canada were injured in a lightning strike Wednesday near the summit of Humphreys Peak near Flagstaff.

A man from Flagstaff and another man from Canada were injured in a lightning strike Wednesday near the summit of Humphreys Peak near Flagstaff.

Lawsuit seeks to force swearing in of US Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit that seeks to get Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the state’s newest member of Congress after House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to seat h...

Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit that seeks to get Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the state’s newest member of Congress after House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to seat her for a month since winning the post.

Earth Notes: Witches' Broom On a walk through the woods, you might see a strange-looking growth up in the branches of a tree. It’s called a witches’ broom.

On a walk through the woods, you might see a strange-looking growth up in the branches of a tree. It’s called a witches’ broom.

Nygren delivers state of the nation speech in writing On Monday Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren submitted his state of the nation address in written form, marking the fifth time he did not deliver the speech in person to tribal lawmakers.

On Monday Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren submitted his state of the nation address in written form, marking the fifth time he did not deliver the speech in person to tribal lawmakers.

Thousands rally in latest 'No Kings' protests across northern Arizona Thousands rallied in Flagstaff, Prescott Valley and at nearly a dozen other demonstrations against the Trump administration in northern Arizona communities this weekend.

Thousands rallied in Flagstaff, Prescott Valley and at nearly a dozen other demonstrations against the Trump administration across northern Arizona this weekend.

With more no-confidence votes, there’s growing disappointment in Navajo Nation president It’s been an interesting few weeks since Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren suddenly fired the tribe’s controller. The Navajo Nation Council contends Nygren’s recent behavior has been “unlawful.”

It’s been an interesting few weeks since Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren suddenly fired the tribe’s controller. The Navajo Nation Council contends Nygren’s recent behavior has been “unlawful.”

Investigation confirms former Sedona mayor created hostile work environment An external report confirmed allegations that former Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow created a hostile work environment and attempted to undermine the police chief.

An external report confirmed allegations that former Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow created a hostile work environment and attempted to undermine the police chief.

Major flooding washes out roads, strands residents on Navajo Nation Multiple chapters on the Navajo Nation were impacted by recent flooding from a tropical storm that caused dams to fail and cut off access to homes and farmlands for residents.

Multiple chapters on the Navajo Nation were impacted by recent flooding from a tropical storm that caused dams to fail and cut off access to homes and farmlands for residents.

Earth Notes: Mexican Spotted Owls & Changing Landscapes Fire and drought are transforming western forests — and the Mexican Spotted Owl is adapting to survive.

Fire and drought are transforming western forests — and the Mexican Spotted Owl is adapting to survive.

Arizona airports aren't showing Trump admin video blaming Dems for delays Sky Harbor and Flagstaff Pulliam aren't displaying Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's video blaming Democrats for shutdown-related delays.

Sky Harbor and Flagstaff Pulliam aren't displaying Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's video blaming Democrats for shutdown-related delays.

The Navajo Nation president tried to fire controller. The council filed injunction to try and stop it Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren tried firing the tribe’s controller — a move later deemed unlawful by the Navajo Nation Council.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren tried firing the tribe’s controller — a move later deemed unlawful by the Navajo Nation Council. It’s the latest skirmish in a prolonged battle between tribal leadership.

New bill to expedite reconstruction of North Rim's Grand Canyon Lodge Three Arizona congressmen are sponsoring legislation that aims to expedite reconstruction at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim.

Three Arizona congressmen are sponsoring legislation that aims to expedite reconstruction at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim.

Earth Notes: Biochar Biochar, made from burned plant material, is giving new life to waste — and helping fight climate change in the process.

Biochar, made from burned plant material, is giving new life to waste — and helping fight climate change in the process.

Social services gear up as Grand Canyon park staff face uncertainty Social services in Grand Canyon Village are gearing up for increased need as hundreds of park employees face uncertainty.

Social services in Grand Canyon Village are gearing up for increased need as hundreds of park employees face uncertainty amid the government shutdown.

Arizona now has AI-powered cameras for fire detection. Where does that leave human lookouts? AI-powered cameras are the newest thing in fire detection on Arizona’s Coconino National Forest. Some greet the technology with optimism. But others worry about the future of the HUMAN fire lookouts w...

AI-powered cameras are the newest thing in fire detection on Arizona’s Coconino National Forest. Some greet the technology with optimism. But others worry about the future of the human fire lookouts who have kept watch for decades.