Honoring an election hero in Tuba City

Last week, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors voted to change the name of the Tuba City Elections Office to the Alta Edison Native American Outreach Center, remembering ardent advocates of voter participation. took a formal step towards A Celebration of Life honoring Alta Edison was held in the lobby of the Coconino County […]

Navajo police fatally shoot man following standoff in Tuba City

police lights Navajo police shot and killed a man Monday after a domestic violence call sparked a standoff in Tuba City. Just before 11:30 a.m., the Tuba City District of the Navajo Police Department received a call regarding a domestic violence dispute at a Navajo Housing Authority home. The suspect had a weapon and a […]

Coconino County assigns new resident deputy to Tuba City | Navajo-Hopi Observer

First Published: Aug 9, 2022 8:47 AM Tuba City, Arizona — Coconino County Sheriff Jim Driscoll recently announced that the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office will again appoint a resident agent to the Tuba City district. The position has been vacant since Deputy Robert James retired several years ago. Since James’ retirement, the Navajo Nation Police […]