The Innovate Green Challenge (formerly known as the Innovate Waste Challenge) was open to applications from Flagstaff residents and businesses through April 7, 2025. One previous winner of the challenge was Tyler Linner, who planned to repurpose plastic from broken snow sleds -- pictured above, in a 2019 file photo -- into new products.Â
The Innovate Green Challenge (formerly known as the Innovate Waste Challenge) was open to applications from Flagstaff residents and businesses through April 7, 2025. One previous winner of the challenge was Tyler Linner, who planned to repurpose plastic from broken snow sleds -- pictured above, in a 2019 file photo -- into new products.Â
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun fileThe winner of this year’s Innovate Green Challenge, a city-sponsored competition to promote environmental sustainability, is Flagstaff entrepreneur Jay Jones, who pitched a vertical food-growing system.
For his winning pitch of the system that uses less water and space than traditional farming methods., Jones received a $30,000 cash prize. The funds can be used for further concept development, purchasing equipment or materials, manufacturing, marketing or implementing the concept.
The Coconino National Forest announced Tuesday that it will allow a lightning-caused fire in the Mogollon Rim ranger district to burn under controlled conditions for the purpose of fuel reduction. Read moreCoconino National Forest will manage lightning-strike fire near Clint's Well; smoke expected
Hello Flagstaff and northern Arizona, Read moreAsk The Vet: Filling some big shoes
The novel was inspired by a time in high school when someone Grimaldi thought was her friend tried to “steal her boyfriend.� Read moreA love letter to Arizona: Local author debuts young adult novel
Emily Pike’s case has drawn renewed attention to the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people, particularly women. Read moreFBI offers reward for information in case of murdered Indigenous teenager
During his senior year, he was the captain of both the track and cross country teams and president of the peer tutoring club. Read moreNPA graduate spotlight: Aaron Nicol taking things personally in education
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A total of 15 students -- about half of those graduating in BASIS Flagstaff’s Class of 2025 -- completed a senior project this year. Read moreBASIS Flagstaff students present their senior projects
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Darcy is adorable! Just look at those ears. She is a 1-year-old German Shepherd mix with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. She might be a little shy when you first meet her but give her … Read moreCHA Pet of the Week: Darcy
Sweet, loyal, and full of charm, Sandy is the best friend you didn’t know you were missing. After losing her previous guardian, Sandy has been thriving in a loving foster home and is now ready… Read moreHCH Pet of the Week: Sandy
Athletes from BASIS Flagstaff, CHS, FHS and NPA competed in the AIA Division III and V track and field championships over the weekend. Read moreLocal athletes win two gold medals and seven silvers at track and field championships
Kaitlyn Tso sent the top-seeded Panthers to the state semifinals with a two-out, walk-off double in the eighth inning against No. 5-seeded Sahuarita. Read moreCoconino softball walks off again, beating Sahuarita 3-2 in 8 innings to reach state semifinals
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From May 12 to 18 there will be a number of events in the city directed toward encouraging people to ride their bikes as part of Ride Your Bike Week. For more information on events visit www.f… Read moreGallery: Ride Your Bike Week begins in Flagstaff
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The Coconino County Board of Supervisors announced Wednesday the appointment of Nate Reisner to the position of county engineer. Read moreCoconino County appoints Nate Reisner as county engineer
Returning for its third year, the East Flagstaff Community Market will kick off a month earlier for 2025 and shift to a new location. Read moreEast Flagstaff Community Market returns May 17, shifts to Flagstaff Mall parking lot
Closures of Riordan Road and Riordan Ranch Street will begin on Monday, May 12, in order to install a new water meter and underground utilities. Read moreClosures scheduled for parts of Riordan Road and Riordan Ranch Street
May 8, 1945, was a momentous day; the end of World War II in Europe, 80 years ago. I was 6 years old and remember it well. It was a beautiful spring day in Germany, and I knew I was going to l… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Remembering the day WWII ended in Germany
We, individually and our governmental systems, can only make good decisions if we can access verified information. In 1967, Congress created the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) as a … Read moreLetter to the Editor: Defunding CPB will diminish accurate information
I want to ensure that all children and youth, not just those in the U.S., are able to grow up in a world that is safe, peaceful and prosperous. One of the most effective ways the U.S. governme… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Assistance for all children stressed as key to future
On April 29, the Daily Sun featured an article titled "Railroad safety efforts on track?" I was surprised to read that Flagstaff was in danger of losing the Quiet Zone (no blaring train horns)… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Those living in east side of city also deal with train noise
Thank you, Cindy Murray, for your article about cats and birds. My family, also, let a cat be outdoors where it could kill birds in the 1950s. I know better now, and my current cat is indoors … Read moreLetter to the Editor: The cat's out of the bag on keeping felines indoors
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! You help keep the world running. -- Rachel Smith Read moreHigh Country Running: Musings on momhood and running for Mother's Day
Overland Expo West will return to Coconino County May 16-18 with more than 400 exhibitors and over 300 hours of education programing, including classes, demonstrations and roundtables. Read moreOverland Expo West returning to Fort Tuthill County Park May 16 to 18
Experience Imagine the Universe on May 17 at Lowell Observatory -- a stunning, all-Indigenous sci-fi film event with a behind-the-scenes panel on filmmaking, imagination and Indigenous astronomy. Read more'Imagine the Universe' special screening and discussion on May 17
The plan is in the early stages of development, and the open house will serve as an opportunity for the public to learn more about it and provide feedback on focus areas of the plan. Read moreCity of Flagstaff to host open house for John Wesley Powell Area Specific Plan
The Flagstaff Police Department and Coconino County Sheriff's Office would like to make the following sex offender notifications: Read moreSex offender notification
Pinnacle Bank will be hosting a Tusayan Town Hall on May 21 as it seeks input from the community to install its ATM LIVE concept in order to fill the need for banking in rural Arizona. Read morePinnacle Bank seeking public input on potential ATM LIVE installation in Tusayan
He will be one of the class speakers at the May 12 ceremony, where he will graduate with an associate’s degree in general studies. Read moreCCC graduate spotlight: Ibrahim Alshamsi launches his education off base of support
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For the third time since 2010, Lumberyard Brewing Company's Railhead Red earned an award at the World Beer Cup. Read moreLumberyard Brewing Company wins silver at 2025 World Beer Cup
Eight out of the 10 suspects currently have active cases in Superior Court, and six of those eight remain in custody at the county jail. Read moreNo bond reduction for Zorn as prosecution proceeds against most suspects from police sting
This week's column from Tom Carpenter. Read moreCarpenter's Column: Supplement to the commencement program
This week's Flagstaff History column. Read moreFlagstaff History: NAU students produced edition of local newspaper
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