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Grand Canyon National Park’s first female leader is resigning

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park is resigning, less than three years after she took the helm of one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. ...

DATE: Mar 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Court case centers on Native American children in foster care

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A federal law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings involving Native American children is facing the most significant l...

DATE: Mar 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Grand Canyon chief isn’t back after being cleared in inquiry

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park has not returned to her job nearly a month after being cleared of accusations that she created a hostile work environment,...

DATE: Mar 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plan to protect Colorado River isn’t done. Now what?

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Another federal deadline passed this week for seven states in the U.S. West to wrap up work on a plan to ensure the drought-stricken Colorado River can deliver water to th...

DATE: Mar 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Coal-plant owners, Navajo Nation at impasse over takeover of plant

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The owners of one of the largest coal-fired power plants in the West say negotiations with a tribe to take over the plant have hit an impasse. The Navajo Genera...

DATE: Mar 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Plan to combat drought in West hinges on California, Arizona

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A California irrigation district with the highest-priority rights to water from a major Western river is using its power to demand federal funds to restore the state’s lar...

DATE: Feb 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Storm dumps record-breaking snow in Arizona on way to Texas

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A winter storm dumped record-breaking amounts of snow in Arizona and forced the closure Friday of roads, schools and government offices across the Southwest. Th...

DATE: Feb 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Western states near deadline for Colorado River drought plan

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Western states are watching with interest as Arizona comes up against a deadline to approve a plan to ensure a key reservoir doesn’t become unusable for the farmers, citie...

DATE: Jan 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tribal land known for waterfalls won’t allow tour guides

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The thousands of tourists who travel to a remote Native American reservation deep in the Grand Canyon each year to camp near a series of picturesque, blue-green waterfalls...

DATE: Jan 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New leader of Navajo Nation delivers message of hope, change

FORT DEFIANCE, Ariz. – Jonathan Nez delivered a message of hope, resilience and change Tuesday in his inaugural address as president of the Navajo Nation, drawing from the tribe’s history as...

DATE: Jan 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Former Navajo Nation President Milton Bluehouse Sr. dies

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Milton Bluehouse Sr., who served six months as Navajo Nation president during a time of political upheaval, has died. Bluehouse died Monday morning weeks after ...

DATE: Jan 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Shutdown puts strain on hundreds of Native American tribes

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Fallout from the federal government shutdown is hurting Native Americans as dwindling funds hamper access to health care and other services. The pain is especially deep in...

DATE: Jan 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News