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1.9% of Coconino County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By Coconino News | May 30, 2024

Coconino County's only university had 1.9% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Coconino News area weekly mass times

By Coconino News | May 30, 2024

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

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Sandbag removal set for Coconino Estates after drainage project completion

By Coconino News | May 30, 2024

Residents of the Coconino Estates neighborhood will be able to move sandbags to the curb in front of their homes in late July, following the completion of the Schultz Creek Drainage Improvements Project at US Hwy 180. City of Flagstaff crews will begin sandbag pick-up and removal from the neighborhood in August. City employees are not permitted to enter private property to remove sandbags, so residents must ensure that their sandbags are placed in City right-of-way areas before pick-up.

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ParkFlag introduces new booting and towing policy in downtown district

By Coconino News | May 24, 2024

The City of Flagstaff’s parking management program, ParkFlag, will implement a new booting and towing policy effective June 1. This policy is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to enhancing parking enforcement and ensuring the fair and equitable use of parking spaces in the Downtown Parking District.

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Northern Arizona University celebrates high academic achievements among student-athletes

By Coconino News | May 23, 2024

Northern Arizona University's athletic department is celebrating a notable academic achievement for the spring semester. The student-athletes collectively earned a grade point average (GPA) of 3.411, with 12 teams achieving a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Notably, the women's cross country, swimming and diving, soccer, volleyball, and women's track teams all recorded GPAs exceeding 3.6.

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Tensions escalate at Flagstaff Unified School District meeting on sex ed, gender ideology in elementary schools

By Coconino News Reports | May 23, 2024

Tensions escalated during a recent meeting of the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) as concerned parents and school officials clashed over proposed modifications to the district's Social/Sexual Health Curriculum, which includes plans to introduce gender ideology to elementary students.

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Northern Arizona University wins its 18th Big Sky Men's All-Sport Trophy

By Coconino News | May 22, 2024

The Northern Arizona University (NAU) athletic department has secured its 18th Big Sky Conference Men's All-Sport Trophy, as confirmed by the league office. The standings for this trophy are based on a formula that evaluates each school's performance in regular-season finishes or conference tournament results across all conference-sponsored sports offered by the institution.

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Flagstaff announces Memorial Day closures for city facilities

By Coconino News | May 22, 2024

Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day. City Hall offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28 at 8 a.m.

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Speed limits reduced on sections of Butler Avenue in Flagstaff

By Coconino News | May 21, 2024

The speed limit on portions of Butler Avenue has been reduced, effective immediately. The speed limit from S Milton Rd/Route 66 to E Sawmill Rd was reduced from 35 mph to 30 mph, and the speed limit from E Sawmill Rd to Ponderosa Pkwy was reduced from 40 mph to 35 mph. Speed limit signs in the corridor have been updated.

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Flagstaff Fire Department announces prescribed burn on May 21

By Coconino News | May 20, 2024

The Flagstaff Fire Department has announced plans for a prescribed burn on Tuesday, May 21, within the Observatory Mesa Natural Area off Forest Service Rd 515A and Westridge Rd. The designated burn area covers approximately 123 acres.

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Coconino News area weekly mass times

By Coconino News | May 18, 2024

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

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7.8% of citizens unemployed in Coconino County in 2021

By Coconino News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Coconino County hit 7.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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143 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Coconino County as of April

By Coconino News | May 16, 2024

In April, Coconino County registered 143 lawyers with active licenses to practice.

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1 more lawyer with active license to practice in Coconino County during April than previous month

By Coconino News | May 15, 2024

Coconino County recorded a growth in the number of lawyers with active licenses in its legal scene during April, compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of Arizona.

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City of Flagstaff partners with NAU VisualDESIGN Lab for new logo

By Coconino News | May 15, 2024

The City of Flagstaff has announced a partnership with the NAU VisualDESIGN Lab to redesign the city's logo. The design work will be conducted by the NAU VisualDESIGN Lab under the leadership of Professor Patricia Murphey, while a small working group convened by the City will provide guidance and oversight.

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AASA/ACT: How many Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 School District students failed their Math tests during 2022-23 school year?

By Coconino News | May 13, 2024

There were 333 Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 School District students who took the AASA/ACT Math test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Thirty-nine NAU athletes earn spots on Big Sky Winter All-Academic Team

By Coconino News | May 13, 2024

A group of 39 student-athletes from Northern Arizona University (NAU) has been named to the Big Sky Conference Winter All-Academic team. The announcement was made by the league office, highlighting the academic achievements of these students in various sports disciplines.

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Boulder Pointe neighborhood to get traffic calming infrastructure

By Coconino News | May 13, 2024

The Boulder Pointe neighborhood and Woodland Dr are set to undergo traffic calming infrastructure installation starting Monday, May 20, with completion expected in August 2024. The project aims to address speeding concerns in the area by implementing traffic calming measures such as traffic circles, pedestrian crossings, and curb bump outs.

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Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 School District: 75% of students failed their AASA/ACT Language Arts tests in 2022-23 school year

By Coconino News | May 12, 2024

There were 327 Sedona-Oak Creek Jusd #9 School District students who took the AASA/ACT Language Arts test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Coconino News area weekly mass times

By Coconino News | May 11, 2024

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