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 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.
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.
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.
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.
What is the bipartisan infrastructure bill's impact on Arizona's communities?
Millions of dollars from the bipartisan infrastructure bill will go to local projects in Arizona. From water to roads, broadband, and even fire prevention, just to name a few. Organizations are already planning on what to do with that money.
Millions of dollars from the bipartisan infrastructure bill will go to local projects in Arizona. From water to roads, broadband, and even fire prevention, just to name a few. Organizations are already planning on what to do with that money.
Biden signs order to tackle 'epidemic' of missing, murdered Indigenous people
President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at addressing what the administration calls an “epidemic” of missing or murdered Indigenous people.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at addressing what the administration calls an “epidemic” of missing or murdered Indigenous people.
Flagstaff poised to have meetings take note of Native lands
The Flagstaff City Council is poised to begin its meetings with an acknowledgement honoring the ancestral homelands of Native tribes in the region.
The Flagstaff City Council is poised to begin its meetings with an acknowledgement honoring the ancestral homelands of Native tribes in the region.
Police seek Navajo Nation woman missing since Oct. 6
Navajo Nation authorities are asking for the public's help to find a woman who was last seen in the town of Chilchinbeto on Oct. 6.
Navajo Nation authorities are asking for the public's help to find a woman who was last seen in the town of Chilchinbeto on Oct. 6.
Navajo Nation: No COVID-19 deaths for 18th time in 26 days
Based on cases from Oct. 8-21, the Navajo Department of Health issued an advisory notice for 48 communities due to uncontrolled spread of COVID-19.
Based on cases from Oct. 8-21, the Navajo Department of Health issued an advisory notice for 48 communities due to uncontrolled spread of COVID-19.
Navajo Nation: No COVID-related deaths for 14th time in 20 days
The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 34,999 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago.
The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 34,999 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago.
Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for 3rd day in row
The Navajo Nation has reported 35 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day. Navajo officials are urging people to get vaccinated, wear masks while in public and minimize their travel.
The Navajo Nation has reported 35 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day. Navajo officials are urging people to get vaccinated, wear masks while in public and minimize their travel.
Petito case renews call to spotlight missing people of color
Many families and advocates for missing people of color are glad the attention paid to Gabby Petito's disappearance has helped unearth clues that likely led to the tragic discovery of her body and they mourn with her family. But some also question why the public spotlight so important to finding missing people has left other cases shrouded in uncertainty.
Many families and advocates for missing people of color are glad the attention paid to Gabby Petito's disappearance has helped unearth clues that likely led to the tragic discovery of her body and they mourn with her family. But some also question why the public spotlight so important to finding missing people has left other cases shrouded in uncertainty.
Bureau of Indian Education issues vaccine mandate
The mandate covers more than 2,800 faculty and staff at 53 schools and dormitories operated directly by the U.S. Bureau of Education in states including Arizona, New Mexico and the Dakotas.
The mandate covers more than 2,800 faculty and staff at 53 schools and dormitories operated directly by the U.S. Bureau of Education in states including Arizona, New Mexico and the Dakotas.
Navajo Nation mandates COVID-19 vaccine for government workers
All Navajo Nation executive branch employees must be vaccinated by Sept. 29, President Jonathan Nez announced, hoping to help prevent the nation from becoming a hot spot again.
All Navajo Nation executive branch employees must be vaccinated by Sept. 29, President Jonathan Nez announced, hoping to help prevent the nation from becoming a hot spot again.
School on Navajo Nation to stay remote after radon exposure
A return to in-person classes at a Navajo Nation school will be on hold indefinitely because of unknown radiation levels, likely caused by decades of uranium mining.
A return to in-person classes at a Navajo Nation school will be on hold indefinitely because of unknown radiation levels, likely caused by decades of uranium mining.
Former Navajo Nation President Kelsey Begaye dies at 70
Former Navajo Nation President Kelsey Begaye died of natural causes on Aug. 13, government officials said in a news release a day later. He died at the age of 70 in Flagstaff.
Former Navajo Nation President Kelsey Begaye died of natural causes on Aug. 13, government officials said in a news release a day later. He died at the age of 70 in Flagstaff.
Public health emergency orders issued on Navajo Nation for COVID-19
The Navajo Department of Health has issued three new public health emergency orders for businesses and schools while revising in-person gathering limits for certain events.
The Navajo Department of Health has issued three new public health emergency orders for businesses and schools while revising in-person gathering limits for certain events.
Free tuition this spring for some students at Navajo Nation college
Classes begin Aug. 16 for the fall semester at Diné College, which is offering 361 online courses and 37 in-person courses.
Classes begin Aug. 16 for the fall semester at Diné College, which is offering 361 online courses and 37 in-person courses.
Navajo Nation reports 6 COVID deaths; 1st deaths in 9 days
Based on cases from July 23 to Aug. 5, the Navajo Department of Health issued a health advisory notice for 19 communities due to uncontrolled spread of COVID-19.
Based on cases from July 23 to Aug. 5, the Navajo Department of Health issued a health advisory notice for 19 communities due to uncontrolled spread of COVID-19.
Navajo Nation: No COVID-related deaths for 3rd day in a row
The latest numbers released by tribal health officials pushed the total number of coronavirus cases to 31,449 since the pandemic began more than a year ago.
The latest numbers released by tribal health officials pushed the total number of coronavirus cases to 31,449 since the pandemic began more than a year ago.