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Catch a wave

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - A geological gem awaits hikers in the wilderness along the Arizona-Utah border. Swirls of searing reds, oranges and yellow fold into a bowl that visitors from around the world seek out on an unmarked path past sandstone buttes and sage brush.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Officials monitor rodents for plague at Grand Canyon

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Summertime in Arizona's higher terrain means an increased risk of residents and tourists coming into contact with rodents that carry the plague. Health officials spend the warmer months monitoring squirrels, mice and prairie dogs for the rare but sometimes fatal disease. They also warn the public to …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'Finding Nemo' to be told in Navajo language

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The story of a clownfish who is encouraged by an energetic but absent-minded friend to "just keep swimming" in the search for his son is being told in Navajo.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Wolf-like animal seen roaming in northern Arizona

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - An animal resembling a gray wolf has been spotted roaming the far reaches of northern Arizona, and tests are planned to determine exactly what it is.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lucrative Grand Canyon contract up for bid again

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - A lucrative contract to operate some of the most iconic lodging and food locations at the Grand Canyon has been reopened for bidding in a process that will bring changes affecting the millions of people who visit the landmark each year.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Water pipes top Grand Canyon's maintenance list

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - A busted pipe that cut off a water supply for hikers at the Grand Canyon this week is the latest sign of aging infrastructure that could cost up to $200 million to replace.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Navajo Nation president blocks tax on junk food

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Navajo Nation president has vetoed a proposal to impose an additional tax on chips, cookies and sweetened beverages on the country's largest reservation, but the legislation could be resurrected later.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Fighting crime

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