5 monthly rainfall records set in July in northern Arizona

Last month, Show Low had 8.79 inches of rain although the city usually averages 2.35 inches in July, meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Flagstaff said.

Navajo Nation president: Some relaxing guard against COVID-19

“A lot of the new cases we are seeing on the Navajo Nation are due to family and social gatherings where people let their guard down and don’t wear masks,” tribal President Jonathan Nez said in a statement.

Navajo Nation pleads feds for infrastructure funding

The Navajo Nation has a majority of its roads unpaved, causing impassable roads during monsoon season. Now, the federal government is looking at how it can help the tribal land through infrastructure funding.

Navajo Nation: No COVID-related deaths for 7th time in 9 days

The latest numbers brought the total number of COVID-19 cases on the vast reservation to 31,305 since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The number of known deaths remained at 1,372.

Navajo Nation faces extreme flood conditions as most roads are made of dirt

Many in the Navajo Nation are having to choose between work and safety when driving on flooded rodes after monsoon storms wreaked havoc on unpaved areas.

Navajo Nation: 21 new COVID cases, no deaths 4th day in row

Latest numbers in the Navajo Nation reported 21 new COVID-19 cases with no deaths in its fourth consecutive day.

Navajo Nation revives horse ride for new council

The Navajo Nation Council honors tribal leaders in traditional horse riding after a year of cancellation due to the pandemic.

‘Satellite constellations’ are filling the Arizona night sky

One hundred thousand new satellites are planned by companies like SpaceX, Amazon, and OneWeb. Their intent is to bring Internet to underserved rural areas like the Navajo Nation.

Navajo Nation reports 16 new COVID-19 cases and 1 more death

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Navajo Nation has increased to 31,132 since the pandemic. The death toll stands at 1,362

Home Depot Foundation makes big donation to help Arizona veterans facing homelessness

The Home Depot Foundation announced it has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars this year to help Arizona veterans experiencing homelessness and at-risk veterans.

Tribes say voting access hurt by US Supreme Court ruling over Arizona election regulations

The U.S. Supreme Court disagreed on Thursday in a broader case over Arizona voting regulations, upholding a prohibition on counting ballots cast in the wrong precinct and returning early ballots for another person.

Navajo Nation reports no additional deaths from COVID-19

The figures bring the total number of COVID-19 cases on the Navajo Nation to 30,914 since the pandemic began. The death toll stands at 1,334.

2 Arizonans honored with John F. Kennedy Library Foundation's Profile in Courage Award

ICU nurse Lauren Leander and academic advisor Darrell Marks were among the seven people honored with the Profile in Courage Award by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.

Navajos say new Arizona restrictions will complicate voting

One Arizona bill continues the existing practice of giving voters who didn’t sign mail-in ballots until 7 p.m. on Election Day to do so, while another makes it easier to be purged from the early voting list.

Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for 4th time in 5 days

Tribal health officials said the total number of cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago now is 30,565 on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.

Navajo Nation once ravaged by COVID-19 now helping out India

Navajo Nation was one of the hardest hit in the COVID-19 pandemic but now that it's nearing herd immunity, it's helping out India.

Navajo Nation reports no new COVID-19 cases and no deaths

The Navajo Department of Health also loosened some virus-driven restrictions and transition to “yellow status.”

Navajo Nation students describe pandemic struggles to Jill Biden

Jill Biden met with students at small grade school on the outskirts of the Navajo Nation capital before visiting a vaccination site Friday.

Navajo Nation welcomes First Lady Jill Biden in Window Rock

Dr. Jill Biden visited Arizona to meet with the President and First Lady of the Navajo Nation to discuss the coronavirus and vaccine efforts in the community.

Navajo Nation reports its first COVID-19 death in 11 days

The tribe reported one death and eight new confirmed coronavirus cases on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.