Just days after returning from last week’s lobbying trip to Washington DC, the Flagstaff City Council learned that its efforts paid off as the Army Corp of Engineers yesterday released its FY 2014 work plan that includes $1.6 million for Rio de Flag Flood Control Project. Mayor Jerry Nabours, Vice Mayor Coral Evans, Council members Scott Overton a and Mark Woodson and City Manager Kevin Burke spent two days at the Capital last week addressing key community needs to our congressional … [Read more...] about Council DC Trip Nets $1.6 Million in Rio Funding
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Flagstaff’s Viola Winners Recognized
The winners of the 2014 Viola Awards were announced at the Viola Awards Gala this weekend at the High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff, Arizona. The Viola Awards celebrate excellence in the arts and sciences in Flagstaff. Flagstaff Business News Editor Bonnie Stevens is among this year's winners. Shawn Skabelund took the Viola Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts for his solo exhibition, Virga: The Hunt for Water. Virga, which featured five unique art installations made with natural … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Viola Winners Recognized
SB1062 Vetoed by Governor
Governor Jan Brewer says she is supporting the future of Arizona by vetoing SB1062. Brewer says she spent the day meeting with people on both sides of the issue and decided the legislation was not in the best interest of Arizona. (below are comments from lawmakers on the governor's decision.) Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s veto of S.B. 1062: “I appreciate the decision made by Governor … [Read more...] about SB1062 Vetoed by Governor
CCC Implementing Cuts After Override Failure
Budget challenges caused by a lack of state funding, and a voter-rejected property tax override bid in November 2013 are reasons attributed to the Coconino Community College District Governing Board's Feb. 25 decision to eliminate one of the College's three core missions: Community and Corporate Learning (CCL). The CCC District Governing Board voted unanimously to implement a Financial Austerity Plan, starting July 1. The Community and Corporate Learning Division's … [Read more...] about CCC Implementing Cuts After Override Failure
Input Sought for Forest Plan Revisions
Coconino National Forest has been hosting public meetings and is seeking public input on forest management. Comments are welcomed on the recently released draft forest plan and accompanying Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Electronic copies of the draft forest plan and DEIS are available online at http://go.usa.gov/jHnY. Hardcopies and CDs are available at Forest Service offices in Flagstaff, Sedona and Happy Jack (Blue Ridge Ranger Station). The public in invited to review … [Read more...] about Input Sought for Forest Plan Revisions
Pancake Fundraiser This Saturday
The ladies of the Alpine Auxiliary Assistance League of Flagstaff will be serving a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 1 complete with sausage and eggs at the Federated Church, 400 W. Aspen between 8:00 and 11:00 am. Tickets are $5.00 per person or $20.00 per family and can be purchased at the door or at the Cedar Closet on West Street. A raffle and silent auction will take place as well. Proceeds from the event will be used to meet ongoing needs of the Hug- A-Bear, Assault Survivor Kits and … [Read more...] about Pancake Fundraiser This Saturday
Northern Arizonans Protesting SB1062
More than 1000 people showed up today to protest Senate Bill 1062, waiting for the governor's veto or approval. The peaceful protest was held on the lawn of Flagstaff City Hall. Governor Jan Brewer is in the nation's capital and is expected to return to Arizona. Verbiage in the bill has set off controversy across the country, with people on both sides of the issue weighing in. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce President Glenn Hamer called the bill bad for business, despite its strong … [Read more...] about Northern Arizonans Protesting SB1062
The Snowbowl/Sochi Connection
With the world’s attention fading to white for the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi this month, one of America’s snow sports favorites, Shaun White, is seeking his third Olympic Gold medal in the fairly new sport of snowboarding. White, a kid who, ironically, grew up on San Diego’s beaches, has thrilled crowds in the halfpipe, successfully taking his daring skateboarding stunts to the slopes. While White rode rails and hit jumps in Southern California, another young skateboarder was trading the … [Read more...] about The Snowbowl/Sochi Connection
Dr. Wani Heart Talk Tonight
Secrets of the heart: Heart disease exposed” is the topic of the February Take Note Flagstaff Lecture Series, sponsored by Flagstaff Medical Center. The Tuesday, Feb. 18 lecture features interventional cardiologist Omar Wani, M.D. The free presentation is5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the East Flagstaff Community Library, 3000 N. Fourth St. To R.S.V.P. or for more information on this free event, call 928-773-2080. Dr. Wani will discuss signs, symptoms and risk factors of coronary artery disease (heart … [Read more...] about Dr. Wani Heart Talk Tonight
BOTHANDS to Open Sharon’s Attic Thrift Store
BOTHANDS, Inc., plans to open Sharon’s Attic Thrift Store March 1, specializing in items for children, babies and moms. Sharon’s Attic will sell furniture, clothing, household goods and clothing/toys for children and babies. Sharon’s Attic will help raise funding for BOTHANDS’ Sharon Manor Transitional Housing program, which provides affordable housing and comprehensive support services for homeless women and children survivors of domestic violence. In addition to funding, Sharon’s Attic … [Read more...] about BOTHANDS to Open Sharon’s Attic Thrift Store