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Coconino Community College to host meet and greet for new president at Miss Kitty’s Steakhouse in Williams
Coconino Community College is excited to announce a meet and greet event with their new president, Dr. Eric Heiser.

Community calendar: Week of March 29
Community calendar: Week of March 29

National Forest to host meeting about proposed pozzolan mining
The Kaibab National Forest will host a community meeting March 29 for Drake Cement's proposed pozzolan exploration project to answer questions about the proposal and the overall environmental analysis process.
- New Maverick store to hold ribbon cutting March 30
- Winter rainfall triggers flooding in Williams and Verde Valley
- 2.5-mile Stretch of Garland Prairie Road Closed Due to Flooding
- Residents discuss rumors of new Autocamp site at City Council meeting
- Public meeting rescheduled to March 29 for Drake Cement's proposed exploration plan
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Grand Canyon National Park preparing for $208 million pipeline replacement
The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing for a multi-year $208 million rehabilitation of the Transcanyon Waterline (TCWL) and related upgrades to the associated water delivery system within the inner canyon and South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
Tusayan council moves forward on sidewalk paving project
At its monthly meeting March 14, the Tusayan town council continued to move forward with plans to install paved sidewalks along Long Jim Loop Rd.

Grand Canyon park rangers urge caution as rockfalls become more frequent
Continued rain, melting snow and saturated ground has caused a handful of rockfalls along Bright Angel Trail recently, and park rangers are urging hikers to be on the lookout for more in the coming weeks.
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Board of Supervisors requests revisions to proposed Coconino County short-term rental ordinance
On Feb. 28, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) held a public hearing for the County’s proposed short-term rental ordinance.

Yavapai County judge has cases reassigned after a DUI arrest
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that all cases currently assigned to a Yavapai County Superior Court judge recently arrested on suspicion of extreme DUI will be reassigned to other judges.

Justices grapple over Navajo water rights, government’s duty to tribe
Supreme Court justices pressed government attorneys March 20 on their argument that the treaties that put the Navajo on reservation lands implied an intent – but not a duty – for the government to provide water to the tribe.
- Rivers rising in Arizona, some residents told to evacuate
- Fraudulent scam targeting individuals in Coconino County
- TA Travel Center service station on track in Ash Fork
- Competitions, community help grow Flagstaff snowboarding popularity
- Legacy gas pipeline decommissioned in Valles Caldera National Preserve
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WHS senior spotlight: Alexia Maxine Sandova
The Williams-Grand Canyon News sat down with Williams High School seniors to discuss their high school experiences and plans for after graduation.
WHS senior spotlight: Riya Patel
The Williams-Grand Canyon News sat down with Williams High School seniors to discuss their high school experiences and plans for after graduation.
WHS senior spotlight: Cynthia LeAnn Williams
The Williams-Grand Canyon News sat down with Williams High School seniors to discuss their high school experiences and plans for after graduation.
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Out of the past: Snow covered Route 66
A snow covered Route 66 through Williams in the late 1940's.

Out of the past: Old Williams High School Building
An early high school in Williams which burned down. Circa 1910.

Out of the past: Williams Mountain Men
The Mountain Men organization was established to bring attention to the history of Williams and the surrounding area by commemorating early mountain men such as Bill Williams
- Out of the past: Train wreck east of Williams 1926
- Phantom Ranch opened in Grand Canyon 100 years ago this week
- Out of the past: Parks in the Pines store
- Out of the past: Red Lake community part of Williams’ unique ranching history
- Grand Canyon National Park recognizes Polly Mead, first female park ranger
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Rowdy: Week of March 29
Rowdy: Week of March 29

Letter to the Editor: Speak up against Drake Cement at March 29 public meeting
Letter to the Editor: Speak up against Drake Cement at March 29 public meeting

Letter to the Editor: Officer praised for quick response to potential flooding threat
Letter to the Editor: Officer praised for quick response to potential flooding threat
Reader Poll:
When do you think life as we know it will get back to normal?
- As soon as the stay-at-home orders are lifted.
- What do you mean 'back to normal'? Life will never be the same.
- It already is. This hasn't changed anything for me.
- It will be a gradual process and maybe take a few months to a year.
- I like this new normal.
13 total votes
See past polls
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CCSO K9 team takes on new heights at seminar
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office K9 Team doing some rappelling in Glendale at the Annual High Risk Deployment Seminar sponsored by ALECA and hosted by Glendale PD.

Fueling Fun: Maverick team paints Rec Center
The Maverick Gas Station team volunteered to give the Williams Rec Center interior a fresh coat of paint.
Honoring her great uncle's legacy, Harwood is first female commander at Cordova Post 13
In May 2022, Donna Harwood proudly assumed the role of Commander at the American Legion Cordova Post 13. Harwood's passion for the organization runs deep. Notably, the post bears the name of her great uncle, Justo Baca Cordova, making her leadership role even more meaningful.
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Justice Court welcomes Carol Williamson
Officer Carol Williamson completed the Court Security Officer and Court Security Officer Firearms Academies and a probationary period to obtain her certification.

Four Northern Arizona community colleges sign agreement to benefit students
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The four community college districts covering all northern Arizona have entered into a historic partnership agreement to help better serve students.

Williams VFW looking for student writers for contests
The Veterans of Foreign Wars annual Patriot's Pen Contest and Voice of Democracy contests are now underway.
- The Gallery in Williams celebrating Raven Month with reception Oct. 15
- Williams News seeks readers’ military service stories, photos
- Voter registration deadline for General Election is Oct. 11
- McClure Family's Haunted House returns Oct. 31
- Grand Canyon Brewing Co. Putts and Pints raises $10k for WHS athletics
Reader Poll:
When do you think life as we know it will get back to normal?
- As soon as the stay-at-home orders are lifted.
- What do you mean 'back to normal'? Life will never be the same.
- It already is. This hasn't changed anything for me.
- It will be a gradual process and maybe take a few months to a year.
- I like this new normal.
13 total votes
See past polls
Obituaries see more>

Obituary: John Edward Calley
Obituary: John Edward Calley

Obituary: Sarah Jane Ulbricht Massey
Obituary: Sarah Jane Ulbricht Massey

Obituary: James (Jim) DeVeau
Obituary: James (Jim) DeVeau