Offender Notification: Homeless Shelter on Huntington Dr.

FLAGSTAFF, Az. – The Flagstaff Police Department is requesting your assistance in completing a community notification related to convicted sex offender residing in our community. This notification is being made pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offender Law. The individual listed in the attached electronic flier has been convicted of […]

Offender Notification: W Kaibab Ln.

FLAGSTAFF, Az. – The Flagstaff Police Department is requesting your assistance in completing a community notification related to convicted sex offender residing in our community. This notification is being made pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offender Law. The individual listed in the attached electronic flier has been convicted of […]

Leroux fuels reduction project advances wildfire, flood mitigation near Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Forest restoration work is moving forward on more than 600 acres west of the San Francisco Peaks as part of a high-priority project aimed at reducing the threat of severe wildfire and post-wildfire flooding. The Coconino County Flood Control District and Coconino National Forest are partnering on the Leroux Complex Fuels Reduction […]

Coconino County, Navajo Nation Launch Peacemaking Diversion Program

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Coconino County Attorney’s Office and the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch have launched a new restorative justice program that incorporates traditional Navajo peacemaking practices into Arizona’s criminal justice system. The Peacemaking Diversion Program is believed to be the first formal partnership in the United States to integrate the Navajo Nation’s Peacemaking Program […]

Schultz/Pipeline Flood Mitigation System Receives Statewide Public Works Award

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Schultz/Pipeline Flood Mitigation System has received statewide recognition for its work to reduce post-wildfire flooding risks northeast of Flagstaff. The project received the Project of the Year Award from the Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association during the organization’s annual conference last week in Tucson. The project was recognized […]

Active Shooter Preparedness Exercise Planned Friday on NAU Campus

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Northern Arizona University and several regional public safety agencies will conduct a large-scale active shooter preparedness exercise on the NAU campus Friday morning. The planned exercise will simulate an active shooter incident and the emergency response that would follow. Officials said the goal is to strengthen response capabilities, improve coordination between agencies, […]

APS: Nearly 2,800 Customers Without Power in Northeast Flagstaff Following Severe Storm

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A severe storm has left 2,781 Arizona Public Service (APS) customers without electricity in northeast Flagstaff Monday afternoon. According to APS, the outage began at approximately 12:56 p.m. after severe weather damaged electrical equipment in the area. The outage is impacting customers within the approximate boundaries of: Soliere Avenue to Rio de […]

Historic Rainfall Soaks Schultz and Pipeline Fire Burn Scars; Officials Warn Flood Risk Remains High

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County officials say the Schultz and Pipeline Fire burn scars experienced what is believed to be the largest, most widespread, and continuous rainfall event since rain gauges were installed following the 2010 Schultz Fire. The intense monsoon storm moved across the burn scar Saturday night, triggering more than 150 rain gauge […]

City of Flagstaff and Coconino National Forest Lift Fire Restrictions Today

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Recent widespread rainfall has prompted both the City of Flagstaff and the Coconino National Forest to lift fire restrictions, with both agencies returning to less restrictive fire regulations beginning 6:00 a.m. Monday, July 20. The City of Flagstaff has officially returned to Stage 0 Fire Restrictions, allowing many outdoor activities to resume […]

Streamer Walking Across America Nears Flagstaff, Live From Cameron

A man on an incredible cross-country journey is about to make his way into Northern Arizona, and many Flagstaff-area residents are already following his progress live. Isaiah Thomas, better known online as HMBLZAYY, has been walking across the United States on foot while livestreaming the entire adventure. As of this morning, he is broadcasting live […]

Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Train Identified by Flagstaff Police

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Flagstaff Police Department has released additional information following Thursday afternoon’s fatal train-versus-pedestrian collision near Fanning Drive. According to investigators, officers were dispatched at approximately 2:44 p.m. on July 16 to the area of Fanning Drive and the railroad tracks after receiving reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a train. […]

Downtown Flagstaff Parking Rates to Double Beginning August 1

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Drivers parking in downtown Flagstaff will soon pay more for metered parking as new rates approved by the Flagstaff City Council take effect on Saturday, August 1. The hourly parking rate will increase from $1 per hour to $2 per hour, marking the first major rate adjustment since the City completed a […]