Tired of being stuck for hours – or even just delayed – by heavy traffic or accidents on Interstate 17 between Cordes Junction and Phoenix? Or weary of having a shipment not happen on time because a delivery truck was hung up on the freeway? That may change – if increased pressure from a variety of local, regional and state organizations and agencies has any impact on regional and Federal officials and their budgets. That is what Chris Bridges, executive director of the Central Yavapai … [Read more...] about Interstate 17 Expansion Under Consideration
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Science Offering Another Reason to Exercise
If binging on Netflix sounds more appealing than going to the gym, consider this: scientists are finding that cardiovascular exercise is having positive effects on the human gut microbiome -- the community of trillions of tiny organisms that thrive inside the dark, wet, warm walls of our intestines. That is important because research is linking poor gut health to a whole host of ailments and conditions including cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, asthma and autism. “Most of the microbes … [Read more...] about Science Offering Another Reason to Exercise
Online Grocery Shopping Has Arrived
Extra busy? Too tired? Got family or pets demanding your undivided attention? Missing a key ingredient for that favorite recipe? Just need a little longer to finish that work-at-home gig? Or, just feel like relaxing at home when you ought to go out and buy groceries? Your Instacart personal shopper and home delivery person may not dress like Wonder Woman or Spiderman, but in your eyes he or she just might be forever immortalized as your favorite superhero. So blossoms hero worship as you … [Read more...] about Online Grocery Shopping Has Arrived
Softened, Sobered, Shaped by Red Rocks
As time and erosion have shaped and smoothed sandstone slabs and towering monuments of Sedona, the Red Rocks are also proving to be a human rock tumbler of sorts, wearing away rough, abrasive exteriors and revealing hidden beauty beneath. Such is the case of David, a smart, likeable 20-year-old blond from Louisville, Kentucky. “I started selling cocaine and Xanax when I was 16 and I actually really started selling it before I used it. I always had cocaine in front of me, so I would test it … [Read more...] about Softened, Sobered, Shaped by Red Rocks
Local Chefs Re-imagining Girl Scout Cookies
Chefs from two of Flagstaff’s restaurants are joining chefs around the state in the Fifth Annual Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge. Silver Pine Restaurant at Little America and Lumberyard Brewing Company are using their know-how to re-imagine Girl Scout cookie flavors into custom desserts. The innovative taste treats are featured on menus from now until the end of the month, with a portion of the proceeds from each dessert sold directly supporting Girl Scouting in Arizona. “I’m very … [Read more...] about Local Chefs Re-imagining Girl Scout Cookies
Iconic Route 66 Dog Haus Still Taking it Easy
If the vibrant colors of the Dog Haus drive-though on East Route 66 in downtown Flagstaff seem friendly and familiar, it may be because they are the colors of ketchup and mustard. They are also the colors of another classic American fast-food empire, Der Wienerschnitzel, founded in 1961 in Los Angeles and specializing in hot dogs. The A-frame design and central drive-through slot are also inspired by the older hot dog joint. The Flagstaff version has a warning sign over the … [Read more...] about Iconic Route 66 Dog Haus Still Taking it Easy
Sun Sounds Turning Up the Volume for Podcasters
Local podcasters have found creative ways to voice their messages. One pair records in a back bedroom inside a blanket fort to get the acoustics right. But now, the Sun Sounds studio is open for rent, offering professional broadcasting equipment. Sun Sounds is a non-profit radio station that helps the blind or other visually impaired by keeping them up on current events by having newspapers, magazine and books read out loud. The service can also be useful for those with dyslexia, a … [Read more...] about Sun Sounds Turning Up the Volume for Podcasters
Babbitt Ranches Soaring with Eagles
Efforts are underway to increase the number of golden eagles on Babbitt Ranches in Northern Arizona. Researchers are concerned a drier, warmer climate may be changing the prey base – decreasing the number of small mammals that the eagles eat – and at the same time, increasing populations of harmful insects that can be deadly to eaglets. “When the vegetation is more sparse, we can see fewer jackrabbits, fewer cottontails. And that type of an effect reverberates across the landscape, with … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Soaring with Eagles
Flagstaff Online Convenience Store
On-demand movies and TV shows, on-demand water heaters and on-demand Uber rides have benefited Flagstaff consumers in recent years. But now, Flagstaff consumers have access to a new spin on fast and convenient: on-demand consumables. goPuff, an online convenience store, recently opened a warehouse near Northern Arizona University campus and is delivering consumer packaged goods like grocery items, household essentials, office supplies and electronics at the same prices as convenience stores, … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Online Convenience Store
Housing Divide Challenging the Region’s Vitality
Amanda and Andrew Atherton will likely be moving away from Flagstaff this summer, primarily because of the area’s cost of living. Married for two years, the couple would love to stay in Flagstaff, but the high cost of rentals makes saving for a home down payment too difficult. Amanda is finishing a graduate degree in mathematics at Northern Arizona University, and as part of her scholarship, will work for two years at a high-needs middle or high school, most likely in the Prescott region. … [Read more...] about Housing Divide Challenging the Region’s Vitality