Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan CONNECT for Health Act, which expands telehealth services permanently for Arizonans and reduces federal spending. “Permanently expanding telehealth access empowers Arizonans to receive quality health care safely in their homes while reducing federal spending,” said Sinema. CONNECT for Health Act removes barriers to telehealth coverage by cutting red tape and removing geographic restrictions, while increasing program oversight and … [Read more...] about Sinema-Backed Bill Expands Arizonans’ Telehealth Access Permanently
Brenda Halvorson Soars with The Papillon Group
From a young age, the late Seattle contractor and aviator Elling Halvorson was known for his bold business ventures like building the ATT relay lines from New York to Los Angeles and bidding on construction projects in remote locations like Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. However, his decision to take on the monumental task of building a water pipeline through the Grand Canyon led to the development of Papillon Helicopters and Grand Canyon Airlines. What wasn’t risky for this risk taker was … [Read more...] about Brenda Halvorson Soars with The Papillon Group
A Faster Trip from Farm to Shelf
For more than a year, the pandemic has shaken things up, including how grocery stores (a $40 billion industry) can efficiently execute the journey that food and other products must make from farms, ranches and other production centers to our tables, pantries and garages. Arizona’s Bashas’ Family of Stores has taken an innovative step forward to speed up the connection between grocers and local suppliers by partnering with Forager, an East Coast online and mobile platform. Bashas … [Read more...] about A Faster Trip from Farm to Shelf
Tips and Tools for a Bumper Tomato Harvest
With a short growing season, Northern Arizona is often tricky for garden edibles. But, with a little planning, the right selection, and an eye on protecting your crop, there’s no reason why you can’t grow juicy, delicious tomatoes straight from your backyard or patio. Step one is taking care to select a seed or tomato that either grows quickly or does well even in cool climates. Some of our favorites live up to their names, like Early Girl, which produces meaty tomatoes early in the … [Read more...] about Tips and Tools for a Bumper Tomato Harvest
Destination Health Village Proposed for Fort Tuthill
Northern Arizona Healthcare has a $750 million vision for how health care can best be delivered in a unique healing environment, anchored by a state-of-the-art hospital and ambulatory center amidst the ponderosa pines. The proposed Health and Wellness Village is to include businesses and services and is situated on 190 acres of NAH property on the west side of Interstate 17, north of Fort Tuthill County Park, near the Flagstaff Airport. “We’re embarking on an ambitious program to enhance the … [Read more...] about Destination Health Village Proposed for Fort Tuthill
No Limits
Flagstaff Star Party organizers are used to a platform with no limits, as stargazers explore the expanding universe from Buffalo Park each fall. But since the pandemic began, their ability to share the starry night sky in person with thousands of residents and visitors has been eclipsed, until now. It appears COVID-19’s meteoric streak of closures and cancellations may be dissipating in a cloud of cosmic dust as restrictions begin to ease on actual space the pandemic soon may be allowed to … [Read more...] about No Limits
Play On: Musicians Singing a Merrier Tune
Musicians who have been upstaged by COVID-19 are thrilled that live entertainment is making a comeback and that the music scene is returning to a more normal situation in Arizona. Chuck Hall, who recently played at Charly’s Pub and Grill in the Weatherford Hotel in Flagstaff and Page Springs Vineyards and Cellars in Cornville, said he looks forward to playing at The Windsock Cocktail Lounge in Prescott and other area venues. “I never completely stopped, but I was picky about what I was … [Read more...] about Play On: Musicians Singing a Merrier Tune
Walking, Biking Flagstaff’s New Public Art Tours
Imagine riding a bicycle along the beautiful Flagstaff Urban Trails in the spring sunshine and stopping to view a colorful mosaic that celebrates the native plants and animals of the region. Or, imagine strolling down the lively historic corridors of downtown Flagstaff, home to one of the largest murals in Arizona, the Sound of Flight. If these scenarios aren’t included within your 2021 plans, it may be time to dust off the bicycle or walking shoes! The City of Flagstaff invites you to walk … [Read more...] about Walking, Biking Flagstaff’s New Public Art Tours
Flying Right
Fourth-generation Arizona Babbitt Billy Cordasco got a bit of a tear in his eye as he felt the significance of the moment – the majesty of the snow-capped San Francisco Peaks above the town on a brisk April morning, the deep meaning of a prominent flag staff back in service for a city bearing the same name and the glory of the American flag being raised atop the historic Babbitt Building where his family has conducted business since 1886. “This is what community looks like – joining together … [Read more...] about Flying Right
Animals Helping to Ease Pandemic Stress
It’s challenging enough to be a young person with mental health issues without the added trauma generated by a worldwide pandemic. Children and teens the world over are grappling with the stress, fear, grief, isolation and uncertainty created by COVID-19. Unfortunately, the struggles and losses of the past 14 or so months are likely to continue to affect young people and their families for some time. These hard times are shining a spotlight on an annual event that traditionally is devoted to … [Read more...] about Animals Helping to Ease Pandemic Stress