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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Rowdy: Week of March 29

Rowdy: Week of March 29

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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

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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. 15%
  • What do you mean 'back to normal'? Life will never be the same. 38%
  • It already is. This hasn't changed anything for me. 23%
  • It will be a gradual process and maybe take a few months to a year. 23%
  • I like this new normal. 0%

13 total votes

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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.

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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.

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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.

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. 15%
  • What do you mean 'back to normal'? Life will never be the same. 38%
  • It already is. This hasn't changed anything for me. 23%
  • It will be a gradual process and maybe take a few months to a year. 23%
  • I like this new normal. 0%

13 total votes

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