Arizona highways along White Mountains reopen after winter closures
The Arizona Dept. of Transportation reopened State Routes 261, 273 and 473 on April 14. They all lead to lakes in the White Mountains and are normally closed every winter season.
Ex-Arizona lawmaker remembered as dedicated public servant
Daniel Peaches died Tuesday, the Navajo Nation Council said in a statement. Peaches’ son told The Associated Press that his father died from cancer. He was 82.
Arizona GOP files lawsuit, wants state supreme court to rule early voting unconstitutional
The Arizona Republican Party filed a lawsuit, asking the Arizona Supreme Court to rule early voting is unconstitutional. But at the state capitol, a group says early voting is essential and banishing it would hurt their communities.
Navajo Nation's Roselyn Tso nominated to lead Indian Health Services amid tough challenges
Roselyn Tso, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, most recently served as director of the agency’s Navajo region, which stretches across parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
Daylight Saving Time: Why Arizona (mostly) does not 'spring forward' and 'fall back'
We've all heard of 'Spring Forward, Fall Back,' but that's not a thing we do in Arizona (mostly). Here's what you should know on why Arizona generally does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Navajo Nation maintains mask mandate as New Mexico drops it
The Navajo Nation implemented a mask mandate early on in the pandemic. Residents and visitors are required to wear masks in public, and schoolchildren also must mask up.
Drone technology used in Navajo Nation to deliver essentials to residents
A drone delivering medical supplies and other essentials to Navajo Nation residents launched for the first time ever, the administration said. The “Healing Eagle Feather” drone can carry up to 14 pounds.
Navajo Nation officials distribute masks and sanitizers in New Mexico
On Saturday, tribal health officials reported 330 new cases and four more deaths on the vast reservation that covers 27,000 square miles and extends into parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
Navajo Nation increases ability to do COVID-19 testing, vaccinations
Navajo President Jonathan Nez said the facilities also are working to give out more home testing kits this month while cases are surging.
Navajo Nation: COVID-19 booster shot required for government workers
Navajo Nation health officials have changed how the term “fully vaccinated” is defined by making it two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine plus a booster shot.
Navajo Nation working on tribal community response plan to stop sex trafficking
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month and the Navajo Nation is gearing up to take on the problem.
"We are NOT running out of food": Bashas' works to improve supply chain shortage issue on Navajo Nation
Bashas' is reassuring thousands on the Navajo Nation that they are working to fix the supply chain issue, which has led to empty shelves and rising concern among residents.
Navajo Nation: 93 more COVID-19 cases, 1st death in 4 days
The Navajo Nation on Tuesday, Jan. 11 reported 93 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one death, the first in four days.
1st case of omicron variant detected on Navajo Nation
The latest numbers pushed the number of cases on the Navajo Nation at 41,657 since the pandemic began.
Toy drive for Hopi Nation: Chandler ice skating team collecting toys, donations
The Ice Denettes Synchronized Skating Team from Chandler is collecting money and toys that will be donated and delivered to the Hopi Reservation on Saturday, Dec. 18.
Storm knocks out power to thousands of Navajo, Hopi homes
A piece of metal flew off a building and hit a powerline in Kayenta on the Arizona side, she said. Navajo communities near Winslow also were affected, she said.
Navajo president: Tribe can’t afford a large COVID-19 surge
Navajo Nation officials reported an additional 61 confirmed infections Friday and one more death. The total number of deaths now stands at 1,558.
Navajo Nation: No COVID-19 deaths for 4th time in 5-day span
The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s total cases since the pandemic began to 40,334.
Navajo Nation reports 27 more COVID-19 cases, but no deaths
The latest daily virus figures brought the tribe’s totals to 39,403 cases and 1,542 known deaths since the pandemic began.
Missing in Arizona: 5 months after Navajo woman disappeared, loved ones are still searching for her
Ella Mae Begay, a 62-year-old Navajo woman, has been missing since mid-June, and her family members are still searching for answers to her disappearance.