Coconino News

Coconino News area weekly mass times

By Coconino News | Oct 28, 2023

The following parishes in the Coconino News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Process begins, paving the way for a new K-12 school in north Peoria

By Coconino News Report | Oct 26, 2023

The city is working through the pre-application site plan process with a partner seeking to build a new K-12 charter school within the award-winning Vistancia master-planned community in north Peoria.

From Grand Canyon Times

Grand Canyon Times Podcast: Gina Swoboda on Arizona election integrity

By Grand Canyon Times News Service | 1 year ago

Gina Swoboda, director of the Voter Reference Foundation, joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss election integrity in Arizona and throughout the country.

OPINION: Flagstaff, AZ, censors Navy veteran’s gun range ad

By John Thorpe | Oct 24, 2023

There’s a harmless ad that the city government of Flagstaff, Ariz., doesn’t want you to see, and the city is violating the Arizona Constitution to keep it out of the public eye.

Glendale Appoints Two City Judges

By Coconino News Report | Oct 23, 2023

The city of Glendale is pleased to announce the appointments of Eartha Washington and Jack Pritt by the Glendale City Council to serve as City Court Judges.

Chairwoman of Strong Communities Action: 'A vote for Patrick McHenry is a vote against the people'

By Coconino News | Oct 22, 2023

Merissa Hamilton, Chairwoman of Strong Communities Action, has expressed her support for U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as Speaker of the House. In a post on the X platform, Hamilton stated, "The American people wanted Jim Jordan in January for House Speaker and we want him to be Speaker today. The people won't be forgiving of any member of House Republicans rolling the people & voting for Dem Party ruining this country."

Smith: 'TPUSA did nothing wrong and you know it'

By Coconino News | Oct 22, 2023

Rep. Austin Smith has come to the defense of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) after video footage emerged showing a physical altercation involving an Arizona State University professor, a TPUSA reporter, and a TPUSA cameraman. Smith adamantly declared, "TPUSA did nothing wrong and you know it."

Coconino News area weekly mass times

By Coconino News | Oct 21, 2023

The following parishes in the Coconino News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Meet Wendy the Friendly Witch at the Library

By Coconino News Report | Oct 20, 2023

Bring the family to the Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue., on Friday, October 27 from 3-4 p.m. to meet ‘Wendy the Friendly Witch.’

The Halloween Monster Bash Returns

By Coconino News Report | Oct 19, 2023

On Saturday, Oct. 28, the annual Halloween Monster Bash is back at the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue.

Glendale's Business Boom!

By Coconino News Report | Oct 18, 2023

From humble beginnings to a thriving business hub, Glendale's transformation has been extraordinary!

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Coconino County districts in 2022-23 school year?

By Coconino News | Oct 17, 2023

In Coconino County districts, 3,700 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Halloween Monster Bash Returns to Peoria Sports Complex

By Coconino News Report | Oct 17, 2023

On Saturday, Oct. 28, the annual Halloween Monster Bash is back at the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue. The free, family-friendly event takes place from 5-9 p.m. and will include plenty of delicious treats, as well as live entertainment, costume contests, family activities, and more.

Celebrate Halloween Comicfest

By Coconino News Report | Oct 17, 2023

Celebrate Halloween Comicfest At Velma Teague Library

Jessi Pederson New Economic Development Director

By Coconino News Report | Oct 16, 2023

The city of Glendale is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessi Pederson as the Economic Development Director.

Coconino News area weekly mass times

By Coconino News | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the Coconino News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Smith: 'I’m sure the two dozen geniuses at the Barrett Honors are lining up to condemn this'

By Coconino News | Oct 12, 2023

Rep. Austin Smith criticized Arizona State University for hosting a pro-Palestinian rally after previously condemning conservative speakers Charlie Kirk and Dennis Prager. Smith's statement comes in the wake of the recent attack by Hamas on Israel, which resulted in significant casualties.

Toma: 'Governor Hobbs continues to blast the ESA program as unsustainable and exceeding estimates'

By Coconino News | Oct 12, 2023

Speaker Ben Toma has criticized Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs for her comments on the Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) program, stating that her claims of the program being unsustainable and exceeding estimates are false. Toma emphasized that if Hobbs wants changes to the ESA program, she should propose serious policies instead of making vague threats. He also highlighted that Arizona is committed to responsibly funding students, not systems.

Coconino County Education: 3,693 Latino students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Coconino News | Oct 11, 2023

In Coconino County schools, 21.5% of students identified as Latino in the 2021-22 school year.

Shamp: ' Parental Authority thru ESA's is vital to saving our children'

By Coconino News | Oct 10, 2023

Arizona State Senator Janae Shamp has expressed her support for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in Arizona, highlighting their importance in safeguarding children. Shamp emphasized the significance of parental authority through ESAs in protecting children from harmful situations.