FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – On Tuesday, July 2, the Flagstaff City Council approved the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024. This landmark agreement resolves years of expensive and prolonged litigation over surface and groundwater rights claims involving the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, and the United States. The Settlement […]

SEDONA, Ariz., June 28, 2024 — The Coconino National Forest plans to conduct a minor firing operation on a lightning-caused wildfire located 11 miles northwest of Sedona over the coming weekend. The Bunker Fire, first reported June 24, is currently seven acres, and is in the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness area. By conducting a small […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The City will begin work on the 2024 Road Repair and Street Safety (RRSS) project on Monday, July 8. The project will address numerous deteriorated roads around the city, with work including milling, paving, and updates to utilities, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and pavement markings. The goal of the RRSS project is to […]

SCHULTZ CREEK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT US HWY 180 EXPERIENCES DELAYS The Schultz Creek Drainage Improvements Project at US HWY 180 has experienced delays from unforeseen developments in the relocation of existing utility lines. The project is now expected to be substantially complete by the last week of July. Road paving and landscaping will commence […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – The City of Flagstaff will move back to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024. Under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Permits for open burning within the City will not be issued. The sale or use of consumer-grade fireworks is prohibited. The use of charcoal and wood-fired BBQs […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., June 27, 2024 — Due to the amount of rain the forest has received over the last several days that reduced the criteria for meeting Stage 2, Coconino National Forest will move back to Stage 1 fire restrictions Friday (June 28) at 8 a.m. Stage 1 restrictions prohibit fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, wood […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — In their final meeting of the current Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) voted unanimously to approve the final Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget in the amount of $484,503,861. The FY25 Budget includes strategic investments in public health and safety, flood control, forest restoration, operational capacity, and […]

FLAGSTAFF, AZ (June 25, 2024) – Get behind the wheel of a Mountain Line bus at the “Drive the Bus” Job Fair on Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the new Commercial Drivers License (CDL) course on the Northern Arizona University (NAU) campus. Attendees will have the opportunity to test drive […]

From the Flagstaff Police Department: P2407835 The Flagstaff Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying a criminal damage suspect in several cases that occurred downtown on 06-16-24. The below pictures are of the suspect committing crimes at 201 E Birch Ave. If you have any information regarding the crimes or identity of […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Forest Service recently announced an award of $250,000 to the Greater Flagstaff Forests Partnership (GFFP) to develop a novel Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This CWPP will serve ten fire districts and six tribal communities in rural Coconino County. Coconino County recognizes wildfire and […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – City of Flagstaff Stormwater crews will begin dredging work in the Rio de Flag channel between Aspen Ave and Birch Ave on Wednesday, June 26. The project is expected to be complete by Friday, June 28. This work will necessitate the closure of six to eight parking spots in the northwest corner […]