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360 OverwatchCrews are working to contain a fast-moving wildfire east of Flagstaff Tuesday, with more resources on the way. -
Chris Clements/KNAUReleases from Glen Canyon Dam into the Colorado River are low. But if they fall much more, commercial river rafters worry it could change their livelihoods and the nature of boating in the Grand Canyon. -
Tim Peterson/EcoFlightThe two orders, one signed by former President Nixon in 1972 and the other signed by former President Carter in 1977, limited the use of off-road vehicles in public lands to prevent habitat damage. -
360 OverwatchCrews on the Coconino National Forest worked to contain a wildfire about 13 miles east of Flagstaff near Leupp Road on Monday amid heavy wind and dry conditions.
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An 18-year-old hiker died last week after he experienced heat-related symptoms while on a day hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. -
The Forest Service wants to shut down research hubs to cut costs. But the agency plans to close one that costs less than $1 per month to rent while keeping another open at $1 million per month. -
Kaibab National Forest managers want to reduce the threat of dead and damaged trees from last year’s Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires. -
The First Friday in downtown Flagstaff is often a bustle of tourists and locals. But this year, one man is attempting to reshape it by promoting pedestrian and bicycle access. -
The application for preliminary permits is Nature and People First’s latest proposal for energy development on tribal land. The federal government denied a similar proposal by the company in 2024. -
The Trump administration is making another legal bid to get the records of Arizona’s more than 4.3 million registered voters.
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Windy and warm once again Tuesday, Red Flag Warning will be in effect across most of the region, excluding Yavapai County, where winds won’t be quite as strong. We then turn hot mid to late week, with chances for light showers and thunderstorms Friday into the weekend, these storms will be high based with dry lightning concerns.
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