Federal Communications Commission

Family members and advocates participate in a candlelight vigil on the Navajo Nation, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, near Window Rock, Ariz., to commemorate a day of awareness for the crisis of violence against Indigenous women and children.

FCC adopts new alert code for missing and endangered Indigenous persons

KNAU STAFF

The Federal Communications Commission approved a nationwide alert system similar to the Amber Alert for missing and endangered Indigenous people.

A marcher wears a shirt reading "No more stolen sisters" during the third annual march and gathering for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, People & Families, hosted by the grassroots organization MMIWP Families, Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Seattle.

KNAU and Arizona News

FCC to consider emergency alert for missing and endangered Native Americans

KNAU STAFF

The FCC is set to consider the establishment of a new alert that would inform the public about missing and endangered Native Americans.

KNAU and Arizona News

FCC Grants Navajo Nation Temporary Use Of Spectrum For Remote Broadband Access

KNAU STAFF

The Federal Communications Commission has temporarily granted the Navajo Nation use of part of the unassigned spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band to provide…

KNAU and Arizona News

FCC Approves Funding to Expand Broadband Internet in Rural Arizona

KNAU STAFF

The Federal Communications Commission has authorized more than $160 million to improve and expand high-speed broadband services in rural Arizona.The FCC…

KNAU and Arizona News

FCC Passes Priority Filing Window for Tribes Seeking Broadband Coverage in Rural Areas

Associated Press

The Federal Communications Commission has approved a priority filing window for tribes to obtain licenses that could boost internet service in rural…