Trump authorizes U.S. military to begin occupation of federal land along southern border

Part of the US-Mexico border wall near El Paso, Texas, on June 6, 2024. WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding instructing several agencies to launch military operations in order to begin escalating the use of US military administration amid immigration crackdowns. The move, first reported by the Washington Post last month, […]
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County in Arizona due to Diamond Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – Due to the Diamond fires, TRICARE recipients in Maricopa County, Arizona may be able to receive emergency prescription refills through August 7, the Defense and Health Administration (DHA) has announced. To receive an emergency prescription refill, a TRICARE recipient must bring their prescription bottle to any pharmacy in the TRICARE retail […]
DVIDS – News – TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County in Arizona Due to Diamond Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The Defense and Health Administration (DHA) has announced that due to the Diamond fires, TRICARE recipients in Maricopa County, Arizona may be able to receive emergency prescription refills through July 8. To receive an emergency prescription refill, a TRICARE recipient must bring their prescription bottle to any pharmacy in the TRICARE […]
Coconino Board of Supervisors authorizes money for a Police Academy in Flagstaff | Navajo-Hopi Observer

Flagstaff, Arizona — On September 12, the Coconino Board of Supervisors approved funding to train recruits and certify them as Peace Officers at the new High Country Training Academy in Flagstaff, Arizona. Officers will be trained through the Arizona Peace Officer Standard Training (POST). Historically, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Flagstaff Police Department, and other […]
Chandler City Council authorizes pilot program for drones to deliver medical supplies

Chandler, Arizona — The Chandler City Council recently approved a limited pilot contract with both the Maricopa Government Union (MAG) and Airspace Link to test new transportation technology in West Chandler. The pilot project will deliver critical medical supplies via an unmanned aerial system (UAS). — also called drone — Between a drug distributor (Omnicare) […]