“This week, Arizona said goodbye to a hero in every sense of the word. Pfc. Keith Little, President of the Navajo Code Talkers Association and one of its most prominent remaining members, passed away in Fort Defiance at the age of 87. “Pfc. Little joined the Marines when he was 17, stirred to service by the shocking attack on Pearl Harbor and guided by his passion to protect and serve this nation. He was one of hundreds of Navajos recruited by the Marine Corps and trained to use the code … [Read more...] about Governor Remembering Navajo Code Talker
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Congressman Paul Gosar Changing Districts
U.S. Representative Paul Gosar is announcing he will seek reelection in a district other than his home base of Flagstaff. Arizona's districts have been re-drawn, putting the GOP stronghold of Yavapai County in District Four and creating a more competitive Congressional District One. Gosar will face Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, and possibly State Senator Ron Gould of Lake Havasu City. One-term Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick has been campaigning for her former position since just after … [Read more...] about Congressman Paul Gosar Changing Districts
Shadow’s Foundation Event Friday
The Shadows Foundation invites the public to Findlay Volkswagen Friday at 5p.m. The Flagstaff Chamber will be on hand for a Ribbon cutting celebration of the new location at 5160 North Test Drive. In addition, the winner of the print (pictured here) will be announced. The work is from artist Brad Davidson, with additional thanks to Tom Alexander Studios and the Framing Department at Hidden Light. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. More information is available through Vicki … [Read more...] about Shadow’s Foundation Event Friday
Suddenlink Reaches Deal for KPHO–Meredith
Suddenlink is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement in principle on a long-term contract with Meredith. As a result, Meredith TV stations — including KPHO, KCTV, KSMO, and WSMV — will continue to be available to Suddenlink customers. We look forward to continuing our partnership with these stations and delivering their programming to our customers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Suddenlink takes seriously the trust our customers place in us and the responsibility we … [Read more...] about Suddenlink Reaches Deal for KPHO–Meredith
United Way seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers
Every year, residents of Coconino County forfeit an estimated $4 million in Earned Income Tax Credits because they either don’t know they’re entitled to tax credits, or they don’t file tax returns with the IRS. A family with three qualifying children can claim as much as $5,751 through the Earned Income Tax Credit. With tax season rapidly approaching, United Way of Northern Arizona is seeking VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers to help carry out our mission of “improving lives … [Read more...] about United Way seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers
Restrictions Affecting Forest Off-Roading
Plans to close more than 3,000 miles of Coconino National forestland to motorized vehicles is raising the ire of many groups. The closure means nearly half of the rural forest roads currently open will close in February. Groups on both sides of this issue have been meeting for six years to come up with a plan that offers a compromise. The groups have been offering opinions on the plans being set forth by the U.S. Forest Service. According to Brady Smith with the Coconino National Forest, … [Read more...] about Restrictions Affecting Forest Off-Roading
Pinecone Poised for New Year Countdown
Glistening with December snow, Flagstaff is Arizona’s winter wonderland and the northland's hub of activity for ringing in the New Year. Thousands are expected to count down to 2012 in the historic downtown on Sunday, Dec. 31. All eyes will be on the Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pine Cone. "The New Year's Eve Pine Cone Drop at the Weatherford Hotel has quickly become the premier signature event in historic downtown Flagstaff. Not only is it a tremendous economic impact for our city, but as one … [Read more...] about Pinecone Poised for New Year Countdown
Fighting the Current of Consumer Spending and Debt
It appears the economic woes of recent years haven’t led to a whole lot of belt-tightening at home. According to the Federal Reserve’s latest statistics, Americans carry $2.4 trillion in unsecured debt. That includes credit cards and personal loans. By itself, the average credit card debt per cardholder is hovering around $6,000. The numbers might not mean much, until you focus on a single, typical household that’s participating in the nation’s indebtedness. Mom and dad are unlikely to be … [Read more...] about Fighting the Current of Consumer Spending and Debt
The Increasing Popularity of Thrift Stores
In the midst of the season for peak sales at conventional retail outlets and in the current economic climate, you might expect that local thrift stores have been struggling, at least for donations. But a recent poll of thrift store managers across Flagstaff shows that sales are holding up well. Indeed, a quiet revolution is underway in many people’s attitudes towards thrift store shopping. It’s perhaps at Flagstaff’s two most local thrift stores where donations, sales and optimism are … [Read more...] about The Increasing Popularity of Thrift Stores
Finding Optimism In Real Estate Market
Almost everything was up in Flagstaff home sales for November 2011 compared with November 2010: Median price up 4.9%, to $267,500. Number of sales up 5%, but still a very low number – only 54 Flagstaff single-family homes sold in November. The median price per square foot was also up to $114 compared with $109 for November a year earlier. The only thing down was the number of listings, down nearly 19% compared with the same check-point a year earlier. November’s report suggests increasing … [Read more...] about Finding Optimism In Real Estate Market