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New lawmaker profile: Rep. Karen Fann, R-Prescott
This is one of a series of biographical sketches Cronkite News Service is producing about new members of the Arizona State Legislature. Each follows this format and includes a mugshot and video.
Arizona’s Snow Bowl
Skiing was introduced to Flagstaff in 1915, probably by a pair of Norwegian immigrants, brothers Ole and Pete Solberg. The Solbergs made skis and started downhill runs on Observatory Hill where the Lowell Observatory was located, very nearly in the center of town.
Flagstaff seek another medical pot proposal
The Flagstaff City Council sent its staff back to the drawing board to craft a proposal to restrict where medical marijuana dispensaries could open in the city.
Flagstaff dentist Gosar riding anti-incumbent wave
If little things win elections, then Gosar’s campaign strategy may be right on target. The Flagstaff dentist has spent the past several months traveling across one of the most expansive and diverse congressional districts in the nation, sometimes making speeches, sometimes handing out campaign flyers, but mostly just shaking hands and assuring voters that he is one of them.
Arizona moving to use conservation money before vote
Arizona parks officials and local governments in the Phoenix and Flagstaff areas are moving to spend up to $52 million of land conservation money that legislators envisioned being used instead to help keep the budget in the black.
Game and Fish eyes Northern Arizona shooting range site
The Arizona Game and Fish Department may finally choose a site for a shooting range in northern Arizona.
Flagstaff votes to sue over immigration law
The Flagstaff City Council has voted to sue over a new state immigration law.
Flagstaff lawmaker says GOP failed, Democrats will gain legislative seats
Tom Chabin isn’t shy about airing disagreements with Republicans in committee hearings and floor debates, though he typically doesn’t get his way. That, after all, is par for the course for Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives, who are outnumbered by Republicans, 35-25.
Passing the buck: Local governments’ worst budget fears
Local government is usually the last place the Legislature looks to find extra money, but the state budget deficit has forced lawmakers to take desperate steps. This year and last, cities and counties have been forced to pay bills that historically have been the state's responsibility. During the past year, lawmakers have taken money that was intended to pay for local services, limited cities' [...]
Flagstaff council rejects 4 day week
FLAGSTAFF - Saving an estimated $40,000 a year is not enough incentive for Flagstaff to go to a four-day work week for city workers. The City Council had been asked to consider implementing an alternative work schedule for nonessential city employees.
NASA tests new moon buggy near Flagstaff
BLACK POINT LAVA FLOW, Ariz. - Researchers from National Aeronautics and Space Administration opened their desert testing facility to the media earlier this month to demonstrate their latest technology as they prepare for man's return to the moon NASA's new moon buggy, the Lunar Electric Rover, headlined the demonstration at Black Point Lava Flow, Ariz., with its state-of-the- art exploratory abil[...]
Judge recommends Flagstaff’s silent train plan
FLAGSTAFF - An administrative judge recommended Sept. 22 that Flagstaff be allowed to proceed with a plan to prevent train engineers from blasting their horns in town. The Arizona Corporation Commission, which stepped in earlier this year to say the city needed its approval, tentatively is scheduled to consider the recommendation at its Oct. 8 meeting.
