Not a closed system: USGS study reveals radiation exposure pathways to tribes...
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — In an unprecedented collaboration, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Havasupai Tribe have published a report unveiling potential radiation exposure pathways...
View ArticleDraft plan released for Bears Ears National Monument
MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and Bears Ears Commission are seeking public input on the recently released draft management plan for Bears Ears National...
View ArticleEchoes of hoofbeats: Museum of Northern Arizona opens exhibit highlighting...
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Museum of Northern Arizona’s new exhibit, “Horse and Rider: A Southwest Story,” celebrates the deep and enduring connection between Indigenous people and horses.Sculptures,...
View ArticleArmy to send home 11 Native children from former Indian boarding school
The remains of 11 Native American children who died more than a century ago at a government-run Indian boarding school in Pennsylvania will be going home to their closest living relatives this...
View ArticleServices honored Cole Brings Plenty's life in South Dakota
EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. — Services to honor Cole Brings Plenty's life took place this weekend and will continue this week at Cheyenne Eagle Butte High School in Eagle Butte and the Brings Plenty family...
View ArticleGuest column: Bring Plenty’s death is part of the MMIP epidemic
On Easter evening, I first noticed a post on Facebook telling the public that Cole Brings Plenty was missing. The following day, April 1, the story broke that his family reported him missing to local...
View ArticleHealth, Education, and Human Services Committee advocates Navajo Council for...
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — During the Diné Bi Olta School Board Association (DBOSBA) Spring Conference, members of the Health, Education, and Human Services Committee (HEHSC) discussed cultural enhancements...
View ArticleAround the Rez: April 17
Navajo Nation Welcome Baby Celebration April 18First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren invites all Navajo babies born between April 2023 – April 2024 to the first-ever Navajo Nation Welcome Baby...
View ArticleNavajo Police host torch run for Special Olympics awareness
Police units escorted Navajo Nation police, K-9 units and firefighters as they ran 10.1 miles from Summit, to the heart of the Navajo Nation’s capital April 11. The annual run is a national effort to...
View ArticleTwo tribal nations sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok over Native...
LOS ANGELES — Two tribal nations are accusing social media companies of contributing to the disproportionately high rates of suicide among Native American youth.Their lawsuit filed April 9 in Los...
View ArticleAliandrea Upshaw breaks NAU school record
Aliandrea “Ali” Upshaw has been named Big Sky’s Women’s Track Athlete of the Week following her school record-breaking 10,000-meter performance for Northern Arizona University’s (NAU) cross country...
View ArticleGreyhills Academy girls win big at Arizona science fair
Greyhills Academy High School in Tuba City participated in the 2024 Arizona Science and Engineering Fair April 4-6 in Tempe. Seniors Daneyah Chief and Shyla Manygoats won three prestigious awards for...
View ArticleAround Winslow: April 17
Borderlands P.O.W.W.O.W. April 17Borderlands Produce on Wheels Without Waste is coming to Winslow’s First United Methodist Church on 101 E. Hillview Street noon-3 p.m. It will be a drive-thru event to...
View ArticleCelebrating 10 years with Navajo County
Navajo County Detention Deputy Shawn Hayes, of Winslow, was recognized for his 10 years of service to Navajo County at Board of Supervisor’s meeting March 26. (Photo/Navajo County Sheriff)
View ArticleWinslow primary election canceled
The city of Winslow’s primary election slated for July 30 has been canceled because of a lack of candidates running, according to a city of Winslow public information notice.Instead, mayoral and...
View ArticleMan arrested on I-40 had $1 mil of meth
WINSLOW, Ariz.— On April 8, an arrest was made for a man suspected of transporting nearly $1 million worth of illegal drugs.The Navajo County Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop on...
View ArticleLady Bulldogs homerun bonanza
Winslow Lady Bulldogs defeated Snowflake 16-13, April 4. Kyah Wilcox, Angela Salaza, Ara Leonar and Brinleigh Arredondo combined for five home runs. (Josue Barrios/El Big Guy Photography)
View ArticleThe first Indigenous woman in space never planned on becoming an astronaut
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Marine Col. Nicole Mann, a member of the Wailacki tribe of the Round Valley Indian Tribes, shared her unorthodox journey to becoming an astronaut at Estrella Mountain Community...
View ArticleCelebrating Talent and Tradition: Puente de Hózhó Elementary’s Diné prince...
Puente de Hózhó Elementary School in Flagstaff hosted a Diné prince and princess pageant March 27. Students competed in the pageant by demonstrating their talents and answering questions from the...
View ArticleSeven file for Winslow council and mayor
Seven candidates have filed for Winslow council and mayor seats. Current mayor, Roberta “Birdie” Wilcox-Cano, has filed for another term, and Heather Pruett, a business owner of Healing Angels...
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