FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Schultz Creek Watershed Restoration Project, a $5.4 million joint effort of the Coconino County Flood Control District and the Coconino National Forest, will enter its second and final phase of construction as contractors begin channel stabilization in roughly 4 miles of upper Schultz Creek. The Schultz Creek Watershed is one of […]
Press Release – City hosts public meeting for the Butler-Fourth Improvements project
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – The City of Flagstaff is hosting a public meeting for the Butler-Fourth Improvements project on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Aquaplex (1702 N Fourth St). Members of the public are invited to learn about the project, its expected impacts, and to ask questions and offer comments on […]
Press Release – Update on City Road Repair and Street Safety Phase II project
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Phase II of the 2023 Road Repair and Street Safety (RRSS) program is well underway as crews work to complete the work prior to winter. Crack sealing operations have been completed throughout the project area. During the week of Oct. 2, work to replace damaged concrete will continue on Columbus Avenue and […]
*** FEMA To Test Nationwide Emergency Alert System ***
From Coconino County Emergency Management *** FEMA To Test Nationwide Emergency Alert System *** FLAGSTAFF – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The tests are scheduled for Wednesday, October 4th at […]
Cecil Fire holding operations through weekend, looking to burn additional acres this week
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2023 – The acreage of the Cecil Fire, located southwest of Flagstaff, remains unchanged at 2,180 acres as of Saturday morning as crews continue to hold off on firing operations and focus on securing line during this weekend’s wind event. The Cecil Fire is burning on both Coconino National Forest and […]
NEWS RELEASE: Firefighters holding Still Fire as wind speeds pick up
HAPPY JACK, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2023 – Fire managers have successfully treated 1,462 acres of Mogollon Rim Ranger District (MRRD) land following three days of firing operations on the lightning-caused Still Fire, which is located 4 miles northeast of the Highway 87 and Lake Mary Road junction. Crews finished firing operations Thursday evening and have […]
Press Release | Official Notice of Logic and Accuracy Test of Optical Scan and Accessible Voting Equipment
Seven jurisdictions in Coconino County have placed ballot measures on the November 7, 2023 Election. Voters registered in the City of Flagstaff, Grand Canyon School District #4, Ash Fork School District #31, Highlands Fire District, Pinewood Sanitary District, Sedona/Oak Creek School District #9, and Williams Hospital District by the statutory deadline of October 10, 2023 […]
Press Release – Indigenous Peoples Day 2023
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The City of Flagstaff will host an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. Titled “•REFLECTING •HONORING •RESILIENCE – Matriarchal Voice and Leadership” the event will feature presentations from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., as well as cultural shares through songs & dances. The event will take place at the […]
Coconino NF begins management of two lightning-caused beneficial wildfires
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Sept. 26, 2023 – The Coconino National Forest is responding to two separate lightning-caused wildfires: the Cecil Fire, located on the Flagstaff Ranger District. The Coconino NF often strategically manages lightning-caused wildfires to benefit the overall health of the fire-adapted forest and plans to use the natural ignitions of the Cecil fire in […]
Managed fire south of Flagstaff
From Highlands Fire Department: Be advised, the smoke you may be seeing to the southwest of the district off of 89a is from the Cecil fire. It is currently being managed by the forest service for forest health. There is no threat to the district.
Sex Offender Notification 2
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 […]
Sex Offender Notification
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 […]