News Flash • Board of Supervisors Appoints Adam Hess to Repr
In its first official action at its first meeting of 2024, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors appointed Adam Hess of Belmont to represent District 3 through the remainder of 2024. Mr. Hess, a 27-year U.S. Army veteran and longtime resident of Coconino County, was appointed by the board following an extensive recruitment process that […]
News Flash • Maricopa County, El Mirage, and Surprise Join F
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors at its Dec. 6, 2023, meeting approved an agreement to provide $67,500 in funding for support services that will benefit people experiencing homelessness in the Northwest Valley. The decision is the latest step in a broader effort by the county to work with the cities of El Mirage and […]
News Flash • 250 Maricopa County Community College Students
Thanks to a joint effort between Maricopa County and the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), 250 students will gain new career paths. Participating students receive free training to further their careers in high-demand industries. “This partnership exemplifies Maricopa County's dedication to investing in the career development and success of its residents,” said Maricopa County […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Unveils New Resources to Help C
'Focus on Fentanyl' video series highlights growing drug danger and county steps to protect the public Maricopa County announces new video series, Website The goal is to help residents understand the growing impact of fentanyl use and prevent tragedies in their communities. On average, more than three people die each day in Maricopa County due […]
News Flash • Maricopa County’s $10 Million Commitment Paves
As part of its continued efforts to address housing affordability issues in the region, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved a $10.8 million investment in new housing development in the City of Tempe. The project is a collaboration between Maricopa County and Tempe to acquire land in north Tempe for a modern mixed-use […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Provides Grants to Cities for H
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $399,000 in Community Services Block Grants (CSBG) for the cities of Avondale, Chandler, Surprise, Tempe, and Tolleson. Efforts funded through these grants will focus on providing housing and nutritional assistance to individuals and families with income within these communities. Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint […]
News Flash • Coconino County Plows & Facilities Respond to F
Coconino County is preparing for the first snowstorm of 2024. The first snowstorm is expected to hit northern Arizona late Wednesday and continue into Thursday. Public works crews are working through the night to keep county roads open and passable during the storm, and facilities management teams are preparing county buildings for cold and icy […]
Pennsylvania Flash Flood Kills 5, Children Remain Missing
Five people are confirmed dead and two children are missing after a flash flood hit a road in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. The missing children are from the same family that was visiting from Charleston, South Carolina, for a barbecue, Upper Makefield Fire Chief Tim Brewer said at a news conference Sunday afternoon. rice […]
Hikers Escape A Havasupai Flash Flood
This article was originally published on Backpacker Have you ever had a close call while hiking? Send your video to Emma Veidt. closecalls@outsideinc.com Additional relevant information about your experience. Hiking permits to Havasu Falls are very difficult to obtain. However, the area is prone to flash floods, so hikers sometimes have to evacuate this special […]
Scott Thybony’s Canyon Commentary: Flash Flood
Flash floods are more likely when the monsoon sets in. And the countless side and slot canyons of the Colorado Plateau present a perilous scenario. Earlier this year, four people died in a flash flood in Buckskin Gulch. Back in 1997, at Antelope Canyon, he drowned 12 tourists. Only one survived. About a month later, […]
