Wednesday Morning Update – July 8, 2026 Firefighters continue making steady progress on the Pocket Fire burning north of Sedona, with containment increasing to 53% as crews strengthen existing fire lines and prepare for the possibility of changing weather conditions. The fire is now mapped at 27,440 acres, with 1,296 personnel assigned to the incident. […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The City of Flagstaff announced Tuesday that it has received confirmation from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that the agency has secured office space in Flagstaff. According to the City, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) confirmed on July 3 that the new Flagstaff sub-office is intended to expand the agency’s […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — With extreme fire danger continuing across northern Arizona, both the City of Flagstaff and portions of Coconino County will move to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning Tuesday, June 30, at 8:00 a.m. The expanded restrictions are intended to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires as hot, dry, and windy conditions continue throughout […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Portions of Coconino County within and adjacent to the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, including the community of Forest Lakes, will move to Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Friday, June 26, at 8 a.m., county officials announced. The restrictions come after consultation between Coconino County and the U.S. Forest Service due to increasing wildfire […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Coconino County Attorney’s Office has launched a new deferred prosecution initiative aimed at reducing repeat offenses while helping eligible individuals address the root causes of criminal behavior through treatment and rehabilitation. The new program, known as the Step Up Program, offers certain defendants charged with non-dangerous offenses an opportunity to avoid […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Residents across the Greater Flagstaff Region are invited to help shape the future of local wildfire preparedness by participating in an upcoming virtual public meeting focused on updating the region’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The online meeting will be held on Thursday, June 25, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Organizers […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County officials announced that Stage 1 fire restrictions will be expanded beginning Thursday, June 11, at 8 a.m., in coordination with the Kaibab National Forest. The expanded restrictions will apply to all unincorporated areas within the boundaries of the Kaibab National Forest. All other areas of Coconino County remain under existing […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The City of Flagstaff, in partnership with Mountain Line and contractor Kinney Construction Services, will begin construction on a series of pedestrian crossing improvements along Soliere Avenue starting the week of June 1. The project is part of the City’s “First Mile, Last Mile Initiative,” which aims to improve pedestrian safety and […]