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Hopi Chairman declares state of emergency after extensive flooding at Moenkopi

Tuba City Unified School District returns to class Aug. 2 ...

Central Navajo Fair to be held virtually

Column: 'It takes a village:' Tuba City Humane Society encourages ...

FBI seeks Josiah Smith for crimes in Indian Country

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Heavy rainfall causes road damage, concerns across Navajo Nation

As of July 25, NDOT crews have repaired washed out dirt roads within the communities of Tohatchi, Navajo Mountain, Oljato, Pine Springs, Torreon and Burnt Corn.

Gentle Ironhawk Shelter reopens to provide services for Navajo families

Vice President Myron Lizer said it is important to continue to address domestic violence and other issues on the reservation.

Legislation for Western Navajo Water Pipeline moves to Navajo president for final approval

After more than four hours, legislation to fully fund the Western Navajo Water Pipeline Phase I using Sihasin funds was signed by the 24th Navajo Nation Council July 22.

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Q&A: How one warrior mobilized to deliver water to the Navajo Nation

In the past year, Water Warriors United has seen robust crowdfunding and a growing team of volunteers.

Bashas’ Diné Market now open in Shiprock

Bashas’ Diné Market opened July 21 in Shiprock, New Mexico.

2021 Reservation Economic Summit recognizes Native businesses, enrepreneurs

The summit is the largest and longest-running national American Indian business event in the nation.

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Navajo Technical University to expand its computer science program through grant

Navajo Technical University was one of four tribal colleges and universities awarded a grant by the American Indian College Fund.

NABI: Navajo teams compete in Phoenix

The tournament returns this year after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hopi High Coach Rick Baker becomes just ninth coach from Arizona to be inducted into the NFHS National Hall of Fame

Hopi High Coach Rick Baker was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame for outstanding leadership and coaching skills that led to a national record of 27 consecutive state cross country championships for Hopi High School athletes from 1990 to 2017.

Native American health and wellness guide

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Holbrook celebrates Budenholzer and Bucks' NBA win

Mike and the entire Budenholzer family are well known in the Holbrook basketball community.

Out of the past: Family travels to Winslow for celebration

The P.A. Bushman family from Young, Arizona travels through Holbrook to the Pioneer Celebration at Winslow, Arizona July 3-5, 1931.

Around Winslow: week of July 28

Upcoming events in the Winslow area.

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Column: 'It takes a village:' Tuba City Humane Society encourages responsible pet care

We have been pondering what to post to the community about the current animal overpopulation situation happening on Navajo Nation, and the very tragic and very concerning dog bite attacks.

Guest Column: Using Indigenous food practices to revitalize relationships

Cutting corners for her was never in her cookbook.

Column: Riding for those who can't, because freedom is not free

After a 12-day motorcycle ride across the United States, traveling 15 different states with a total of 5,193 miles, I reflect on my commitment to honor our veterans.

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Advocacy group: Flagstaff land-use measures unconstitutional

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A housing plan adopted by Flagstaff in 2018 and a land-use regulation approved in March violate property owners' rights under the Arizona Constitution, according to an advocacy group.

US vows to improve protections for wild horse adoptions

RENO, Nev. (AP) — U.S. officials who are trying to adopt out wild horses captured on public land say they are tightening protections to guard against the illegal resale of the animals for slaughter, but advocates say the government needs to do more, including ending incentive payments for adoptions.