The Coconino County Public Health Services District continues to see a high number of influenza cases with 407 cases reported as of Feb. 2, which is significantly higher than the seven cases reported this time last year. Public health officials have reported “widespread” flu activity statewide – the highest category. Two children died of flu-related causes recently in Yavapai and Navajo Counties. The deaths were the first in the state during the 2012-2013 flu season. No children … [Read more...] about County Reporting High Number of Flu Cases
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New Deputy Superintendent Named for Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga recently announced that Diane Chalfant has been selected as the park’s new Deputy Superintendent. Chalfant, a 32-year National Park Service (NPS) career professional, is expected to move to the Grand Canyon n early March. Chalfant is currently assigned as the NPS Deputy Associate Director, Interpretation and Education in the agency’s Washington Headquarters where she works on policy development, education partnership development … [Read more...] about New Deputy Superintendent Named for Canyon
Old Dominion Opening Flagstaff Service Center
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is announcing the opening of a new service center in Flagstaff, Arizona, bolstering the company’s presence in Arizona and the Southwestern United States. Strategically located along Interstate 40, the eight-door facility joins the company’s nationwide network of more than 215 service centers. The new location will allow Old Dominion to effectively manage increased freight traffic in Northern Arizona, the Verde Valley and the White Mountains. “With this new … [Read more...] about Old Dominion Opening Flagstaff Service Center
Bashas Reports Hacking of Sensitive Information
Bashas Supermarkets is reporting the chain has become a victim of a cyber attack. Criminals have gained access to parts of the store’s systems that capture customer’s payment information. Store officials say they have been compliant with all Payment Card Industry (PCI) security requirements. IT team members located and removed a highly-sophisticated piece of malware that has never been seen before in the industry. The malware has been identified and contained, and Bashas is working with … [Read more...] about Bashas Reports Hacking of Sensitive Information
Snowbowl Hosting Champion Ski Coach
Confidence is a learnable trait that takes successful people to the next level beyond talent, preparation and skill, says former U.S. Men’s Ski Team Head Coach Phil McNichol. This former Northern Arizona University student and Arizona Snowbowl ski instructor transfers lessons learned on the slopes to success in the workplace and life. He will be bringing his wisdom and stories of coaching champions, like two-time World Cup king Bode Miller, to Flagstaff Friday, Feb. 8, at the High Country … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Hosting Champion Ski Coach
Brewer Issuing Emergency Declaration
Governor Jan Brewer today issued a Declaration of Emergency in response to unusually cold temperatures that have frozen pipes and caused water shortages affecting the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation and parts of Apache, Coconino and Navajo counties. Since mid-January, parts of northern Arizona have experienced extreme sub-freezing temperatures caused by an arctic air mass. Record or near record-low temperatures have resulted in significant damage to potable water infrastructure in the … [Read more...] about Brewer Issuing Emergency Declaration
Businesses Investigated for Lighting Violations
Analysis of outdoor lighting in Flagstaff continues this month. As the world's first International Dark Skies City, and a history of residents working to preserve dark skies dating back to 1958, the movement has gained momentum over time and resulted in the City of Flagstaff's strict lighting ordinances. Dark skies enhance astronomy and outdoor observation. The following is a new release from the city of Flagstaff, who is following up on some recent lighting violations. On December 24, … [Read more...] about Businesses Investigated for Lighting Violations
Bioscience Jobs Fueling Economic Growth
Arizona’s bioscience sector added jobs at nearly four times the national rate over the past decade and experienced double-digit job growth during the economic recovery, a new report shows. The new performance analysis of Arizona’s bioscience sector, commissioned by the Flinn Foundation, also found that the number of bioscience establishments in Arizona continues to grow faster than the national average and bioscience wages in the state are outpacing those in other private-sector … [Read more...] about Bioscience Jobs Fueling Economic Growth
Website Fueling Creative Revolution
As the nation continues to recover from a prolonged economic recession, the focus of policymakers and the public alike has remained on the failure of major companies, with institutions like Hostess and Chrysler failing to maintain their fiscal solvency in spectacular fashion. While the disappearance of established businesses is undoubtedly alarming, the recession has also severely limited the ability of independent entrepreneurs to launch their own small enterprises. Artists, musicians and other … [Read more...] about Website Fueling Creative Revolution
ReStore Benefitting Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona has established ReStore as a self-sustaining fund raising entity to benefit Habitat's mission. The ReStore vision is to convert charitable donations of building materials into cash for the use of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona. The ReStore has set a high standard for stewardship of each donation received by helping divert and recycle thousands of tons of usable material from our local landfills. The ReStore provides a retail outlet for … [Read more...] about ReStore Benefitting Habitat for Humanity