U.S. Senator John McCain released the following statement on the grave situation on the ground in Syria, following a phone call today with General Salem Idriss, the chief of staff of the Supreme Military Council of the Syrian opposition: “I just received an urgent phone call from General Salem Idriss, the chief of staff of the Supreme Military Council of the Syrian opposition. He is gravely concerned about conditions on the ground in Syria, which are deteriorating … [Read more...] about McCain Speaking Out on Syria
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Locals Appointed to Service Academy
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S (AZ-04) released the following statement after announcing the appointees to the United States Service Academies: “It is with great pride that I announce the Class of 2017 U.S Service Academy Appointments. These appointees have a proven track record of achievement both inside and outside of the classroom. I am confident they will grow into true leaders at their respected academies.” The appointees went through a competitive interview process with … [Read more...] about Locals Appointed to Service Academy
Local Book Receiving Award
The Grand Canyon Association is being recognized by PubWest for its book Whose Tail on the Trail at Grand Canyon? The book is receiving an award in the 2013 Book Design Award category. The PubWest Design Awards were developed nearly 30 years ago to recognize superior design and outstanding production quality of books. Whose Tail on the Trail at Grand Canyon? Was written by Midji Stephenson, edited by Todd Berger, designed by Rudy Ramos, illustrated by Kenneth Spengler, with production … [Read more...] about Local Book Receiving Award
From a Shelter to Financial Independence
When Nicole Kee was 19 years old, her aspirations were solely to make life better for her three-year-old daughter. But her prospects were slim. She had no car, no job, no money and was living in a domestic violence shelter in Page, Ariz., with a toddler. Nicole grew up with her mother and sister in a remote area of Navajo Mountain, 13 miles from the Inscription House Trading Post and five miles off the road. She was raised in the traditional way, hauling water, using kerosene lamps for … [Read more...] about From a Shelter to Financial Independence
N. AZ Healthcare Topping Charts
Northern Arizona Healthcare is among the nation’s top performing healthcare systems in the U.S., as reported in Modern Healthcare. The April 15 publication listed Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) as being ranked in the top 20 percent of more than 325 healthcare systems and 2200 member hospitals in a recent study by Truven Health Analytics. NAH joins 21 other small hospital systems from throughout the U.S. in the ranking. Truven evaluated healthcare systems on eight measures to determine which … [Read more...] about N. AZ Healthcare Topping Charts
Flagstaff Firefighters Recognized Among State’s Best
Four members of Flagstaff’s Fire Department received the Arizona Firefighter of the Year award. They were presented the award May 31st at the Professional Firefighters of Arizona Annual Convention in Tucson. Members of the department’s Technical Rescue Team hiked to the bottom of Meteor Crater where a man had jumped into a 100 foot mine shaft. The Coconino County Search and Rescue Team also was instrumental in the January effort. Due to high winds during the winter snowstorm, helicopter … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Firefighters Recognized Among State’s Best
Kirkpatrick Supporting Region’s Solar Projects
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., joins Navajo County officials and business leaders today in Holbrook for a ribbon-cutting of two county solar projects. Kirkpatrick is one of the featured speakers at the celebration of the new solar-power systems at Navajo County’s Main Complex and the County Jail. The projects are expected to offset an average of 40 percent of each of the two facilities’ electricity needs and cut energy bills for Navajo County, according to SolarCity. Kirkpatrick will also … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Supporting Region’s Solar Projects
The Arizona We Want
What do Arizonans want? What has changed over the past three years? And where do we go from here? These three questions are the central themes up for discussion at The Arizona We Want 2.0: The Case for Action – a community conversation that will bring Arizonans of all ages and backgrounds together for a lively discussion on how we can achieve our goals for Arizona together. Dr. Lattie Coor, Chairman and CEO of the Center for the Future of Arizona, is the keynote speaker for the … [Read more...] about The Arizona We Want
Lowell Observatory Groundbreaking
Momentum is underway on the William Lowell Putnam Collection Center, which will be built just west of the Lowell Observatory Visitor parking lot in Flagstaff. The staff and Friends of Lowell Observatory recently gathered on Mars Hill for the Ceremonial groundbreaking. (Additional information on the new collections center) Lowell Observatory recently announced plans for a new Library and Collections Center which will house the Observatory's extensive historical collections and … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Groundbreaking
Mountain Heart Receiving IAC Accreditation
Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. On average, one American dies every 39 seconds of cardiovascular disease – disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The American Heart Association estimates that the direct and indirect cost for cardiovascular disease in the U.S. for 2010 was $503.2 billion. Early detection of life threatening heart disorders and other diseases is possible through the use of Echocardiography procedures performed within hospitals, … [Read more...] about Mountain Heart Receiving IAC Accreditation