Supplies brought to Navajos who lack running water at home
There are 115 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Navajo Nation - but many don't have access to running water.
Arizona sees 8th coronavirus death as cases surpass 500
The Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed that 508 cases have now been reported. More than half are in Maricopa County. All but two eastern counties — Gila and Greenlee — now have cases.
Authorities investigating deaths of 2 Ohio men in northeastern Arizona
Authorities are investigating the deaths of two Ohio men whose bodies were found on a remote road on the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona.
Tribes take measures to slow spread of new coronavirus
Officials on the Navajo Nation broadened a stay-at-home order from Chilchinbeto to the entire reservation: No visitors in, and residents can't leave their homes except for essential tasks, including to get food and medical supplies.
3 people now test presumptive positive for coronavirus on Navajo Nation
Officials with the Navajo Nation now say there are now three cases of COVID-19 in its area.
AZ Secretary of State: Authorize all-mail elections in August and November
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs addressed a letter to Arizona legislators asking to enact all-mail elections in August and November in light of worries surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.
Health emergency declared for Navajo Nation because of virus
The Navajo Nation is now under a public health state of emergency declared by tribal President Jonathan Nez due to the growing spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
Arizona Senate OKs redistricting rules over Democratic objections
Democrats opposed the measure and argued the change would greatly affect the ability of tribes and minority communities to elect representatives of their choice.
Navajo Nation investigating fatal shooting in Arizona
Authorities on the Navajo Nation are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in northern Arizona.
Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever, Sr. dies at 96
Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever, Sr. died Friday morning in New Mexico at the age of 96.
Sophie Yazzie, Arizona's longest-living veteran, dies at 105
Sophie Yazzie, Arizona's longest-living veteran, died at the age of 105 on Saturday in Tucson.
‘Baby Shark’ creators release Navajo version of viral video
Creators of the popular video “Baby Shark,” whose “doo doo doo” song was played at the World Series in October and has been a viral hit with toddlers around the world, have released a Navajo version of the tune.
Northern Arizona man gets 15-year prison term for vehicular homicide
A northern Arizona man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for vehicular homicide.
Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of late Korean War veteran, retired police officer
Flags will be flown at half-staff on the Navajo Nation Wednesday in honor of a Korean War veteran and retired police officer who died late last month.
‘Baby Shark’ creators plan Navajo version of popular video
Creators of the popular video “Baby Shark,” whose “doo doo doo” song was played at the World Series in October, are developing a version in Navajo.
The Navajo Generating Station coal plant in Arizona stops production
A massive coal-fired power plant that served customers in the West for nearly 50 years shut down Monday, the latest closure in a shift away from coal and toward renewable energy and cheaper power.
Navajo Police officer dies; had Oct. 9 on-duty medical event
Navajo Police Department officials say a 22-year veteran officer has died after suffering a medical problem while on duty last month.
Coal plant on tribal land to close after powering US West
Before the year ends, the Navajo Generating Station near the Arizona-Utah border will close and others in the region are on track to shut down or reduce their output in the next few years. Its owners are turning to cheaper power produced by natural gas as they and other coal-fired plants in the U.S. face growing pressure over contributing to climate change.
Dog found safe after going missing following crash with owners in northern Arizona
A local rescue in northern Arizona has found a dog after he ran away when his owners were involved in a serious car crash.
Native American woman is Arizona's 2020 Teacher of the Year
A woman who teaches third-graders from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is the first Native American to be named Arizona Education Foundation's teacher of the year.