Arizona's Speaker of the State House is challenging Flagstaff Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick for U.S. Congress. Kirkpatrick represents Arizona's Congressional District One, which includes Flagstaff. She was elected to serve from 2009 and was challenged and unseated by Paul Gosar, a Flagstaff-based Republican. Kirkpatrick ran again last year, when the congressional districts were redrawn, and she beat former state Senator Jonathan Paton, a Republican. Tobin, from Paulden, Arizona in the Chino … [Read more...] about Andy Tobin Challenging Ann Kirkpatrick
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Flagstaff Shelter Services’ Public Event Saturday
Flagstaff Shelter Services is hosting a BBQ and tour of the Flagstaff Shelter Services Saturday from noon until 2:00. The facility is at 4185 E. Huntington Drive. Lunch will be provided by the Flagstaff Shelter Services Board of Directors. People who attend will learn about volunteer opportunities. For more information visit our website at: www.Flagshelter.org EMAIL our new Donor/volunteer coordinator for more details at [email protected] 4185 E. Huntington Drive Flagstaff, AZ … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Shelter Services’ Public Event Saturday
Rep. Gosar Voting to Avoid Shutdown
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S (AZ-04) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted again to avoid a government shutdown, delay the Obamacare individual mandate, and promote fairness by repealing the Obamacare subsidy for Members of Congress and the President: “The House has the power of the purse and we ought to use it wisely and positively – that starts with keeping government open, delaying Obamacare, and not allowing special exemptions for Congress or the … [Read more...] about Rep. Gosar Voting to Avoid Shutdown
NAU Football Going Strong
No. 22/24 Northern Arizona trounced No. 7 Montana this weekend in front of a sellout crowd of 12,640 screaming Lumberjack fans in its Big Sky opener. The Lumberjacks scored the first two touchdowns of the game and never relinquished the lead as they defeated the Grizzlies 34-16 tonight at the Walkup Skydome. “I am very proud of all members of our football program,” said head coach Jerome Souers. “Our coaching staff prepared our team very well and both (Rich) Scangarello and (Andy) … [Read more...] about NAU Football Going Strong
Officials Releasing Report Yarnell Hill Tragedy
The Arizona State Forester has released the Yarnell Hill Fire Serious Accident Investigation Report, which analyzes the circumstances leading to the June 30 entrapment and deaths of 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew. The report and accompanying documents are available athttps://sites.google.com/site/yarnellreport/. The State of Arizona convened an accident investigation team July 3 to review the conditions and events leading to the tragedy. The … [Read more...] about Officials Releasing Report Yarnell Hill Tragedy
City Council Elections Moving to November
The City of Flagstaff's 2014 candidate election will take place later in the year than in the past due to revisions to an Arizona statue. City elections for Mayor and Council have, in the past, taken place in the spring with the primary in March and the general election in May. Flagstaff’s City Attorney and City Clerk have determined that due to the statutory change, the 2014 City Mayor and Council election will take place in the fall with the primary on August 26, 2014 and the general election … [Read more...] about City Council Elections Moving to November
Envisioning Flagstaff in 2030
Every decade, by law, Flagstaff voters are asked to weigh in on the regional plan. The next vote is scheduled for May 20, 2014. The Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030 process spanned five years, with a Citizens’ Advisory Council and more than 700 public comments. Earlier this year, 55 public forums were held, where residents were invited to offer input. One concern brought up at each of the public forums was the fact that county residents are not a part of the city’s voting process. Flagstaff … [Read more...] about Envisioning Flagstaff in 2030
Go Ahead. Make My Place.
In the fourth century BCE, the Greek philosopher Plato, denizen of Athens, wrote about the value of Beauty (it was capital B back then) to civic life. The idea was that people’s day-to-day welfare benefitted from the presence of beautiful things: architecture, gardens, music, poetry and communal events: theater performances and even sports competitions – the Greeks invented the Olympics, after all. Beauty was at the core of a good life for individuals, but by and large also benefitted the … [Read more...] about Go Ahead. Make My Place.
New Downtown Cafe Opening Friday
A popular Downtown Flagstaff building is now home to the new Toasted Owl Cafe. The quaint coffee shop is on the ground floor of the Bank of America building on Birch Street. Owner Cecily Maniaci says a Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Red Ribbon cutting ceremony is this Friday at 9:00. Coffee and menu samples will be offered at the event. The breakfast and lunch items are available for viewing on the website. www.thetoastedowl.com … [Read more...] about New Downtown Cafe Opening Friday
McDonald’s Helps Local School
Flagstaff McDonald’s employees extended a helping hand to Kinsey Elementary School. McDonald’s crew and managers stepped out from behind their counters from 8 a.m. till noon to help improve the school. The restaurant team cleaned up the school garden and playgrounds for the project. In support of their company-wide children’s education and well-being initiatives, local McDonald’s restaurants worked with more than 50 school districts and 50 schools in Arizona. More than 500 crew … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Helps Local School