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Screenshot of nifc.govThe National Interagency Fire Center raised the country’s wildfire preparedness level to the highest point. Even though Arizona is in the midst of monsoon season, a former Forest Service official says the state isn't out of the woods yet. -
Courtesy of Coconino CountyHopi Tribal Leaders declared an emergency Wednesday after monsoon rains flooded the villages of Moenkopi. -
John Locher/AP Photo/John Locher/APAs Lake Powell shrinks to near historic lows, marinas have had to adapt, and boat ramps have closed or moved to deeper waters. -
Ross D. Franklin/APTrump-endorsed U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs has won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor. He'll take on Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in November.
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Incumbent Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has lost his bid for a second term after finishing behind attorney Justin Jones and council speaker Crystalyne Curley in Tuesday’s primary. -
That unmistakable smell after rain has a name: petrichor. It's been signaling the arrival of rain for millions of years. -
The Navajo Police Department says an empty uranium transport semi-truck rolled over Tuesday afternoon during heavy rain on U.S. 160 near Black Mesa on the Navajo Nation. -
Scientists with the Burned Area Emergency Response Team say the 27,000-acre Pocket Fire has increased the risk of flash flooding but mostly burned at a low intensity. -
Officials say the remains of celebrated Grand Canyon hiker Bill Ott, missing since 2012, have been positively identified. -
Community members who live near the mine met in Window Rock to argue against prolonging its life by as much as 110 years. Opponents say doing so would ignore a nationwide move away from fossil fuels.
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A typical monsoon forecast with scattered showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday. Drier air works into the region mid to late week with a downturn in storm activity and heat building.
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