'Thirst for Justice': Documentary follows Navajo mother and contaminated water in her son's school
"Thirst for Justice" starts in Sanders, Arizona, and follows Jeanne Yazzie as she searches for the source of contamination in her son's school's water.
"Thirst for Justice" starts in Sanders, Arizona, and follows Jeanne Yazzie as she searches for the source of contamination in her son's school's water.
Navajo Nation officials to allow ‘soft reopening’ of some businesses
Navajo Nation officials cited a declining number of new COVID-19 cases and other improving conditions as reasons to allow some businesses to reopen under certain circumstances.
Navajo Nation officials cited a declining number of new COVID-19 cases and other improving conditions as reasons to allow some businesses to reopen under certain circumstances.
Navajo police: 9-year-old girl who did not return home from school found
"Officers and search teams have verified and made contact with Franchescia," police said on March 10. "Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available."
"Officers and search teams have verified and made contact with Franchescia," police said on March 10. "Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available."
Navajo Nation police: Suspect fatally shot during struggle, officer hospitalized
The shooting occurred Tuesday night in the small community of Indian Wells in northeastern Arizona after the officer encountered the suspect and was struck on the head with a blunt object, the department said in a statement.
The shooting occurred Tuesday night in the small community of Indian Wells in northeastern Arizona after the officer encountered the suspect and was struck on the head with a blunt object, the department said in a statement.
Navajo Nation receiving truckloads of donated firewood for warmth
Firewood may not be a necessity in most homes, but in the Navajo Nation, it's much needed, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when everyone is home during snow storms.
Firewood may not be a necessity in most homes, but in the Navajo Nation, it's much needed, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when everyone is home during snow storms.
Navajo Nation wraps up its latest vaccination blitz
Back in May, the Navajo Nation had the highest infection rate per capita in the US, but now it's vaccinating people at a higher level than most states so far. More than 20% of the population so far is vaccinated.
Back in May, the Navajo Nation had the highest infection rate per capita in the US, but now it's vaccinating people at a higher level than most states so far. More than 20% of the population so far is vaccinated.
Ex-Navajo Nation president dies of coronavirus complications
Albert Hale, who served as the second president of the Navajo Nation, tested positive for the coronavirus in early January. He died Tuesday at the age of 70.
Albert Hale, who served as the second president of the Navajo Nation, tested positive for the coronavirus in early January. He died Tuesday at the age of 70.
Arizona Democratic lawmaker resigns to take Biden Administration job
An Arizona state lawmaker is stepping down to serve in the new Presidential administration.
An Arizona state lawmaker is stepping down to serve in the new Presidential administration.
Navajo Nation extends stay-at-home order, lifts weekend lockdowns
Beginning Monday, the tribe is extending its stay-at-home order with a revised nightly curfew to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Beginning Monday, the tribe is extending its stay-at-home order with a revised nightly curfew to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Navajo Nation extends stay-at-home order, lifts weekend lockdowns
Beginning January 25, Navajo Nation residents will be required to stay home 24 hours a day, with the exception of essential workers, or anyone who needs to get food or medicine.
Beginning January 25, Navajo Nation residents will be required to stay home 24 hours a day, with the exception of essential workers, or anyone who needs to get food or medicine.
Navajo Nation President: 80% of its allocated COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered
Officials with the Navajo Nation say they are looking for more vaccines to protect their people against COVID-19. So far, they have administered 80% of the 26,000 doses they have received.
Officials with the Navajo Nation say they are looking for more vaccines to protect their people against COVID-19. So far, they have administered 80% of the 26,000 doses they have received.
Navajo Nation casinos lay off more than 1,100 amid COVID-19 closures
The tribe’s Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise said they had to move ahead with the layoffs because of lack of revenue caused by the closures.
The tribe’s Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise said they had to move ahead with the layoffs because of lack of revenue caused by the closures.
Navajo Nation reports 122 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths
The Navajo Nation renewed a mandated lockdown requiring all residents to stay home except for emergencies, shopping for essentials like food and medicine or traveling to an essential job. The lockdown is slated to last until Jan. 11.
The Navajo Nation renewed a mandated lockdown requiring all residents to stay home except for emergencies, shopping for essentials like food and medicine or traveling to an essential job. The lockdown is slated to last until Jan. 11.
Tribes try to shield elders and their knowledge from virus
Tribes across the nation are working to protect elder members who serve as honored links to customs passed from one generation to the next.
Tribes across the nation are working to protect elder members who serve as honored links to customs passed from one generation to the next.
As COVID-19 vaccines begin to arrive, Navajo Nation President urges residents to not let their guard down
The Native American nation, which occupies a portion of Arizona and New Mexico, has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Native American nation, which occupies a portion of Arizona and New Mexico, has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Navajo Nation reports 175 new COVID cases, 10 new deaths
Navajo Nation health officials on Friday reported 175 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new virus-related deaths.
Navajo Nation health officials on Friday reported 175 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new virus-related deaths.
Power plant stacks that loomed over Arizona come down
Three towering concrete stacks that were the most visual reminders of a coal-fired power plant that operated for decades along the Arizona-Utah state line is no more.
Three towering concrete stacks that were the most visual reminders of a coal-fired power plant that operated for decades along the Arizona-Utah state line is no more.
Navajo Nation reports another 160 COVID cases plus 4 deaths
Navajo Department of Health officials said 77 communities on the reservation still have uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus.
Navajo Department of Health officials said 77 communities on the reservation still have uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus.
Navajo Nation reports 231 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths
Tribal officials have said nearly all intensive care unit beds on the reservation are being used as COVID-19 cases surge.
Tribal officials have said nearly all intensive care unit beds on the reservation are being used as COVID-19 cases surge.
Team Rubicon deployed to Navajo Nation to assist with COVID-19 response
The Native American nation has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic since it began.
The Native American nation has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic since it began.