Volunteers are needed to help fill sandbags for the Schultz Flood area. Beginning today, the United Way of Northern Arizona staff will be at the Silver Saddle gas station on the corner of 89A and Silver Saddle Road to help in the process. Volunteers are needed for the next several days. · Thursday, September 15th: 9am – Noon · Thursday, September 15th: 1pm – 5pm · Friday, September 16th: 9am – Noon · Friday, … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed at Schultz Fire Burn Area
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Orpheum Presenting Dar Williams and Joan Osborne
The Orpheum Theater presents an evening with Dar Williams and Joan Osborne Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Dar Williams and Joan Osborne, two of the most acclaimed female recording artists of the last two decades, are joining forces for a two-week co-headlining tour this fall. Although they both played the inaugural Lilith Fair tour in 1997 and have worked with some of the same musicians over the years, this will mark the first time that Williams and Osborne have actually performed together. … [Read more...] about Orpheum Presenting Dar Williams and Joan Osborne
Green Energy Generators Reducing Wildlife Collisions
Almost everyone wants to see more renewable power generation, but the compromise between conservationists and power companies can be an uneasy one. Just recently, a prairie dog colony was evicted from a site in East Flagstaff, while turbines at the pending wind power generation site near Williams may kill birds and bats, as well as displace other wildlife. What can be done to reduce impacts of renewable power generation on wildlife? “Solar energy in itself is not unique in terms of impacts on … [Read more...] about Green Energy Generators Reducing Wildlife Collisions
Community Remembering 911
The greater Northern Arizona community gathered at Flagstaff City Hall today to commemorate 911. The National Day of Service events started with an effort led by Northern Arizona University's Civic Service Institute. Volunteers from the Institute, Americorps, NAU, and many community members placed 3,035 small flags on the lawn of city hall. At 11:00, community members including emergency service personnel from throughout the region, gathered for a solemn remembrance of the tragedies that … [Read more...] about Community Remembering 911
CCC Celebrating 20 Years
Officials and community members helped kick off today's year long celebration of CCC, and its many roles in Northern Arizona. A ceremony held on the Lone Tree campus today, celebrated the college's many accomplishments, and speakers talked about the future of the institution. CCC President Leah Bornstein tells Flagstaff Business News, the college is working to provide access to more students in rural Arizona with the intention of helping them reach their educational goals. CCC has served … [Read more...] about CCC Celebrating 20 Years
Camping Restrictions In Place Near Snowbowl
To provide for greater public safety and property protection, the Coconino National Forest is implementing a restriction on overnight camping in the Snowbowl Road, Snowbowl and Leroux Springs area. Camping is still allowed at designated dispersed campsites along Forest Road 522/Freidlein Prairie Road and at “Big Camp” along Humphreys Peak trail. Day-use recreational activities such as hiking and biking are not affected. The Forest Order and Restriction Area map are posted … [Read more...] about Camping Restrictions In Place Near Snowbowl
Catching Your Breath with COPD Awareness
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that while three of the leading causes of death were on the decline, only chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increased. These new findings mean that COPD moved into the number three spot for leading causes of death, behind only cancer and heart disease. Approximately 24 million Americans currently have COPD, but only half of those people have been diagnosed. COPD, more commonly known as emphysema … [Read more...] about Catching Your Breath with COPD Awareness
Rural Arizona Seeking Autonomy in Redistricting
The political landscape of Northern Arizona could change drastically as soon as November of this year, when the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) announces its final plans for the redrawing of both Arizona’s legislative districts and U.S. Congressional district boundaries. And to meet the requirements of the Arizona constitution, the city of Flagstaff may have to be divided. Tasked with redrawing intrastate political boundaries following the release of census results, the IRC … [Read more...] about Rural Arizona Seeking Autonomy in Redistricting
NAU Football Players Visit Young Hospital Patients
Are you guys real football players? Matt Myers and Scott McKeever got that greeting upon arriving at Phoenix Children’s Hospital Thursday from a kid who was about to receive a heart transplant this week. “I have never seen one in real life,” said the kid. It was a touching moment for the Lumberjack players. “He was so thrilled,” said kicker Matt Myers, who organized the trip to Phoenix. “He was jumping around with all the IVs in him and he was still moving around real good. He was … [Read more...] about NAU Football Players Visit Young Hospital Patients
Flagstaff Contractor Among Best U.S.Remodelers
Remodeling Magazine's just released list of the most successful remodelers in the country, lists Hope Construction among the best. Founded by David Carpenter, Hope Construction made the the most successful 550 Remodelers in the country list. Hope Construction is a full service general contracting company in Flagstaff. These services encompass new home design, new home construction, luxury custom home construction, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, large additions, and energy … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Contractor Among Best U.S.Remodelers