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Run the Land: Native women take their passions to the roads and trails

Navajo students describe pandemic struggles to First Lady Jill Biden

Board of Supervisors to decide on rezoning for Two Guns ...

Arizona State Rep. Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren points to successes this year

Native poets have a home at Museum of Northern Arizona

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Navajo leaders join together for online event in recognition of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

Navajo Nation leaders are coming together to recognize Indigenous relatives who have been lost and their surviving family members during an online Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day event May 5 at 2 p.m. (MDT).

Families, advocates mark day of awareness for Native victims

From the nation's capitol to Indigenous communities across the American Southwest, top government officials, family members and advocates gathered Wednesday as part of a call to action to address the ongoing problem of violence against Indigenous women and children.

Tuba City District on scene of brush fire on Moenkopi

Please be advised, the Tuba City District is on scene of a brush fire on US 160, east of MP423 on Moenkopi, Hopi reservation.

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Run the Land: Native women take their passions to the roads and trails

“Getting lost is the best part of trail running,” Marlinda Bedonie said with a chuckle as we shielded our eyes from the morning sun, searching for our cars.

Native poets have a home at Museum of Northern Arizona

Amber McCrary, founder of Abalone Mountain Press, collaborated with the Museum of Northern Arizona on a project called Poetry on the Plateau to display poetry by Native writers throughout the museum.

Arizona State Rep. Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren points to successes this year

Arizona State Rep. Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren (Dem.) points to successes this year since she took over her seat from Arlando Teller, who was appointed to the transportation department in the Biden-Harris administration.

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Arizona's community colleges to offer limited 4-year degrees

Arizona now joins 23 other states that allow community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees under limited prescribed circumstances.

Coconino National Forest reopens Mt. Elden road

FLAGSTAFF - Flagstaff Ranger District has opened the entirety of Elden Lookout road (Forest Road 557) to motor vehicles, which allows people to drive all the way to the top currently.

Missing Oregon woman found dead in woods near Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF - Law enforcement officers found the body of a missing Oregon woman in the Fernwood area near Flagstaff April 27, according to the Coconino County Sheriff's Office (CCSO).

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Guest column: Violence Against Women Act essential

When I was in my early twenties, I was commissioned to serve as one of the youngest Chicago homicide detectives in the city’s history.

Letter to the editor: Housing shortage is severe on Nation

I just read an article in the Gallup Independent on the 16 meetings per month the Navajo Housing Authority board has and how much they make a year (stipends).

Around the Rez: week of May 5

Upcoming news and events on and around the Hopi and Navajo reservations.

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Hopi's Junior High Athletic Conference considers changing 2021-2022 scheduling

According to the Hopi Jr. High, the conference is looking at switching the fall and spring seasons or moving to a four-quarter based format.

Winslow Bulldogs defeat Blue Ridge 12-4

The Winslow High School Varsity Softball team beat the Blue Ridge Yellowjackets 12-4, April 7 at home.

Winslow Track and Field kicks-start season with Blue Ridge meet

Winslow High School competes against Blue Ridge.

Native American health and wellness guide

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Update: Plane crash near Winslow has two fatalities

Update: On April 23, 2021, at approximately 3:20 pm, Navajo County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls for a plane crash in the area of State Route 87 half a mile north of Interstate 40.