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By Katelyn Seabury

Flagstaff, AZ – FUSD will use the two-year grant to establish a science, technology, engineering and math skills hub in Northern Arizona.

The center will be built by Challenger Space Center Arizona, which already operates a similar facility in Phoenix.

Darcy Renfro, Executive Director of Science Foundation Arizona, says it's crucial students are equipped with what she calls "STEM" skills in the 21st century.

By Laurel Morales

Flagstaff, AZ – A new report shows Arizona poised to gain two Congressional seats. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales reports.

By Daniel Kraker

Flagstaff, AZ – An ethics investigation into Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Junior is moving forward.

By Katelyn Seabury

Flagstaff, AZ – For green build events taking place in Flagstaff this weekend, visit U-S-G-B-C-A-Z dot org slash Northern

By Laurel Morales

Flagstaff, AZ – Flagstaff officials are exploring a rainwater harvesting ordinance similar to Tucson's. Last year Tucson became the first city in the country to require new commercial buildings to harvest rainwater for their landscaping. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales reports.

By Laurel Morales

Snowflake, AZ – For the past several months KNAU has reported on the struggles of the Catalyst Paper Mill in Snowflake. Over the last year they've been forced to shut down the plant one week a month. That means less pay for the mill's 300 plus workers. But come January they hope to return to full capacity. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales has this update.

By Laurel Morales

Prescott, AZ – Prescott voters will decide whether city projects that cost 40 million dollars or more should go to a public vote. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales reports.

By Katelyn Seabury

Williams, AZ – Over 200 people packed the Williams Elementary/Middle School auditorium to voice their opinions and hear forest officials answer questions.

Marty Schram, district ranger of the William's Ranger District apologized to the crowd in her opening remarks.

The crowd was fairly calm and many people expressed gratitude for the way the fire was handled. However, some residents did voice concerns.

By Katelyn Seabury

Flagstaff, AZ – The Twin Fire began as a controlled fire about three miles southwest of Williams. But it turned into a wildfire after shifting winds caused spot fires to ignite outside the project's initial boundaries.

Eventually, 64 homes were evacuated, and more than 400 personnel were called in to fight the blaze. It's now over 90 percent contained, but has cost over two million dollars to fight.

By Laurel Morales

Flagstaff, AZ – Members of the Obama Administration are looking for economic solutions in Flagstaff. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales reports.

Representatives from the White House, the Department of Energy and the Department of Housing and Urban Development visited Southwest Wind Power, the Northern Arizona Center for Emerging Technologies and Northern Arizona University's Applied Research Center. Adolfo Carrion directs the White House Office of Urban Affairs.