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Scott ThybonyAs a teenager, author Scott Thybony signed on as a deckhand on a survey ship in Alaska. In this month’s Canyon Commentary, he remembers the trip and the value of reflecting on the past to learn valuable lessons. -
Chris Clements/KNAUOne bill would codify a new office within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to better track mine sites that need cleanup. -
Ryan Heinsius/KNAUArizona Public Service will turn off power to thousands of Flagstaff and Grand Canyon area residents on Saturday due to extreme fire danger. -
Highlands Fire DistrictFirefighters continued burning forest land northwest of the Pocket Fire in preparation for high winds expected to begin on Friday. Fire managers are holding an event on the fire in Flagstaff at Sinagua Middle School at 7 p.m. tonight.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced 42 new Medicaid fraud indictments Wednesday, in connection with a sober living home scheme that targeted Native Americans. -
The Pocket Fire north of Sedona grew to more than 784 acres and it’s 0% contained. -
About 10,000 Arizona Public Service customers in northern Arizona could lose power Saturday due to extreme fire danger expected regionwide. -
How will future inhabitants on Mars and the Moon get their veggies? Northern Arizona University doctoral candidate Laura Lee has been seeking the answer to that question. -
The Pocket Fire burning north of Sedona reached 638 acres as of Tuesday afternoon and is still 0% contained. -
The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition is wrapping up an oral history project documenting the systemic abuse endured in boarding schools.
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As the death toll from the Venezuelan earthquakes more than doubles, rescue workers continue to search through the rubble for survivors amid worsening conditions and collapsing infrastructure.
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FIFA designated the June 26th game played in Seattle between Egypt and Iran as a "Pride Match." Both countries objected. How is the queer community in Seattle gearing up for the game?
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Many towns have regulations about when a homeowner can cut down their own trees. We examine these laws, and one lawsuit in particular, to learn more about what ownership means in a legal sense.
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President Trump has demanded loyalty from his supporters and allies, causing friction within the Republican party and abroad.
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God and aliens are having a moment. But what do Christianity and other faiths really teach about ETs?
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Very windy and dry this weekend, which will lead to critical fire weather conditions, Red Flag Warnings are in effect region wide.In addition, strong winds will lead to hazardous travel across northern AZ, with blowing dust and reduced visibilities through the high deserts, along with dangerous cross winds, especially along the I40.
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