Cory Olson FREDONIA — On August 3, 2026, Cheryl Mango-Paget, Coconino Superinten­dent of Schools, ap­pointed Corrine (Cory) Olson to the Governing Board of the CAVIAT CTED representing Fredonia, County of Coconino. CAVIAT (Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry and Technology) is an Arizona Career and Technical Education District (CTED). It provides high school students with career training, industry cer­tifications, internships and dual-enrollment for college credit at

Kane County Hospital is deeply grateful to announce a generous $110,000 donation from a couple who has chosen to remain anonymous. Their remarkable gift was made to support the hospital and strengthen healthcare services available to our community. Image courtesy of Kane County Hospital. After carefully considering how these funds could make a meaningful and lasting difference, Kane County Hospital has decided to allocate the donation toward the purchase of dialysis machines

A new federal plan released Friday, July 31, could shape how the Colorado River is managed for the next decade, with significant implications for Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam. Glen Canyon Dam near Page, Arizona. New proposed federal operating rules for the Colorado River are intended to help protect Lake Powell and Lake Mead through 2036. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released its Final Environmental Impact Statement outlining

The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity recently recognized Kane County Economic Development Director Kelly Stowell for his nearly two decades of work helping guide economic development, outdoor recreation and the local film industry. Kane County Economic Development Director Kelly Stowell was recently recognized by the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity for his work supporting economic development, outdoor recreation and the local film industry. Photo courtesy o

KANE COUNTY — On July 23, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary experienced a fire on its adjoining Three Lakes property. Security guard Jordan Steed spotted smoke coming from west of the Sanctuary and reported it to Color Country Interagency, confirming the fire was located on Best Friends’ property. Photo courtesy of Best Friends Animal Society. Steed relayed the exact location to responding agencies and began removing fuel from the fire’s path. Sanctuary staff member Clint Brinker

The National Park Service is accepting public comments through Saturday, August 15, on a draft agreement that will guide how historic and cultural resources are considered during fire management planning at Grand Canyon National Park. National Park Service firefighters conduct a prescribed burn in Grand Canyon National Park. The park is accepting public comments on a draft fire management agreement through August 15. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service. The proposed a

Kanab City officials are reminding residents and visitors to celebrate Pioneer Day safely by following local fireworks restrictions and using caution during the holiday. After reviewing current fire conditions, weather forecasts and available firefighting resources, Mayor Colten Johnson and Fire Chief Brett Pierson determined that the city’s existing fireworks discharge map will remain in effect for the Pioneer Day holiday. Officials noted that recent rainfall has improved co