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Western leaders demand probes into wildfire mitigation cuts

By: Ryan Heinsius

Several elected leaders from northern Arizona are calling on Attorney General Kris Mayes to determine if the Trump administration's cuts to wildfire mitigation efforts are illegal.

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‘Two steps back': Navajo leaders condemn SAVE America Act

By: Ryan Heinsius

The SAVE America Act would require voters to prove their citizenship in person to register to vote.

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Navajo Nation Council speaker announces run for tribal president

By: Ryan Heinsius

Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley has announced she'll run for tribal president.

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Navajo Nation council speaker announces run for tribal president

By: Ryan Heinsius

She's the most high-profile candidate to challenge President Buu Nygren, who's running for a second term in this year's election.

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Scientists, groups urge Congress not to scrap Grand Staircase-Escalate management plan

By: Ryan Heinsius

Scientists and organizations are urging Congress and U.S. Department of the Interior not to overturn the Resource Management Plan for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah.

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Researchers urge Congress not to scrap Grand Staircase-Escalate management plan

By: Ryan Heinsius

Scientists and organizations are urging Congress and U.S. Department of the Interior not to overturn the Resource Management Plan for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah.

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An art exhibit reveals the hidden history of northern Arizona's Black lumberjacks

By: Ryan Heinsius

Chip Thomas stands in front of a black-and-white photo taking up an entire wall in the Riles Building on Northern Arizona University's north campus.

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Wildfire triggers evacuations north of Parks; new wildfire near Tusayan; Pocket Fire update

By: Ryan Heinsius

Evacuations ordered north of Parks Coconino County emergency managers have ordered evacuations for an area north of Parks because of a wildfire first reported Saturday afternoon.

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Remains of renowned Grand Canyon hiker ID'd

By: Ryan Heinsius

Officials say the remains of celebrated Grand Canyon hiker Bill Ott, missing since 2012, have been positively identified.

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State officials approve increased environmental protections for Upper Verde River

By: Ryan Heinsius

Arizona officials have given final approval to boost environmental protections for parts of the Upper Verde River and Sycamore Creek in northern Arizona.