Navajo County Sheriff’s Office secures funding for public safety activities | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First Published: February 20, 2024 7:48am Holbrook, Ariz. — In October 2023, the Navajo County Sheriff's Office received a $7.1 million grant from the Department of Emergency Services to assist in combating border-related criminal activity. The Navajo Nation Sheriff's Office says the funds will be spread across three main areas: communications, enforcement and detention. A […]
Winslow’s Shaunce’ Yellowhair wins Navajo County Spelling Bee, will rep at state | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First Published: February 27, 2024 7:30am WINSLOW, Ariz. — Shaunce Yellowhair won the annual Navajo County Spelling Bee on February 14th. Eighth grade students from Winslow Middle School defeated 40 students from District 11 to win at Snowflake Auditorium. Second place went to Spencer Whiting, an eighth-grader from Blue Ridge Unified School District, and third […]
Coconino Board of Supervisors reasserts opposition to Pinyon Plain Mine | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First Published: February 27, 2024 at 7:50am FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors reaffirmed its opposition to the Pinyon Plains uranium mine at its Feb. 20 regular meeting. Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution calling for the mine's closure and several environmental protection requirements. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the […]
Mohave County could challenge new Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukvyeni monument in court | Navajo-Hopi Observer
Brandon Messick, Williams Grand Canyon News Special Reporter First Published: February 6, 2024 at 4:50 p.m. KINGMAN, Ariz. — Until last year, the land around the Grand Canyon was under the jurisdiction of Mohave and Coconino counties. On August 8, President Biden designated Burge Nwavjo Ita Kukuvieni National Monument, granting permanent protection to the ancestral […]
Coconino County opens new elections center in Flagstaff | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First published: January 30, 2024 at 7:53am FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Coconino County Elections Department opened a new election center in Flagstaff last week. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on January 22 and was attended by local dignitaries, including Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes. The new 9,000-square-foot Election Center will provide space for all […]
Tuba City girls basketball gets win over Alchesay | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First Published: January 23, 2024 7:40am TUBA CITY, Ariz. — The Tuba City Warriors have navigated competitive conditions this season in the heart of the 3A North division under the guidance of head coach Kim Williams. The team is currently 2-5 in the 3A North Division and 4-6 in the 3A Conference. On January 6, […]
Coconino High School junior receives Adventure Advocate Award | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First published: January 16, 2024, 12:13 p.m. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino High School senior Elena Klopfenstein was recognized for her work with the Grand Canyon Trust's Rising Leaders Program at the annual Appreciation Gala held Nov. 9 in Flagstaff. It was done. For her efforts, Klopfenstein received the Adventure Advocate Award from the Grand Canyon […]
Navajo County welcomes new peace officers | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First published: January 16, 2024 at 11:05am SNOWFLAKE — Northeast Arizona's “Thin Blue Line” is getting a little bit stronger with the Dec. 15 swearing-in of four new peace officers. Cadets recently completed an intensive 21-week Arizona Peace Officer Training Standard (AzPOST) at the Northeast Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy (NALETA) at Northland Pioneer College […]
Leupp school bus driver arrested for sexual exploitation of minor | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First published: January 12, 2024 at 8:56am FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating a Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) employee for allegedly soliciting minors for sexual exploitation through social media, according to a press release from the district. Jason Curley was arrested on January 5th and booked into the Coconino […]
Winter weather advisory for Wednesday | Navajo-Hopi Observer
First Published: January 2, 2024 3:36 pm On December 2, the National Weather Service in Flagstaff, Arizona, issued a winter weather warning for areas of northern Arizona above 5,000 feet. The advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 until 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, with up to 6 inches of snow expected […]
