Ryan Heinsius
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News Director & Managing Editor, KNAU Arizona Public Radio. @knauazpubradio.bsky.social. www.knau.org. Reporting for NPR
Federal water managers say Lake Powell's level could drop low enough to impact power production at Glen Canyon Dam by the end of the year as drought conditions worsen across the Colorado River Basin.
Lake Powell could reach ‘minimum power pool’ by end of year
Federal water managers say Lake Powell's level could drop low enough to impact power production at Glen Canyon Dam by the end of the year as drought conditions worsen across the Colorado River Basin.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Federal water managers say Lake Powell's level could drop low enough to impact power production at Glen Canyon Dam by the end of the year as drought conditions worsen across the Colorado River Basin.
A grand jury in Coconino County has indicted a Flagstaff man on 60 felony counts related to a shootout and deadly DPS helicopter crash last week.
Grand jury indicts Flagstaff man on 60 felony charges in shootout and deadly helicopter crash
A grand jury in Coconino County has indicted a Flagstaff man on 60 felony counts related to a shootout and deadly DPS helicopter crash last week.
www.knau.org
February 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
A grand jury in Coconino County has indicted a Flagstaff man on 60 felony counts related to a shootout and deadly DPS helicopter crash last week.
The Arizona House and Senate are poised to pass legislation mandating hospitals that receive public funding ask patients whether they're in the country legally.
State lawmakers want hospitals to ask about immigration status
The Arizona House and Senate are poised to pass legislation mandating hospitals that receive public funding ask patients whether they're in the country legally.
www.knau.org
February 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The Arizona House and Senate are poised to pass legislation mandating hospitals that receive public funding ask patients whether they're in the country legally.
Sen. Mark Kelly is condemning a failed attempt by the U.S. Department of Justice to secure a federal grand jury indictment against him and five other Democratic lawmakers.
Kelly: attempted DOJ indictment 'straight from the authoritarian playbook'
Sen. Mark Kelly is condemning a failed attempt by the U.S. Department of Justice to secure a federal grand jury indictment against him and five other Democratic lawmakers.
www.knau.org
February 11, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly is condemning a failed attempt by the U.S. Department of Justice to secure a federal grand jury indictment against him and five other Democratic lawmakers.
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who allegedly shot at Flagstaff police and was the subject of a two-hour confrontation earlier this week.
Officials identify suspect in Flagstaff shootout
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who allegedly shot at Flagstaff police and was the subject of a two-hour confrontation earlier this week.
www.knau.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who allegedly shot at Flagstaff police and was the subject of a two-hour confrontation earlier this week.
Arizona’s U.S. senators plan to introduce a bill designed to fast-track reconstruction on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park following last summer’s Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires.
Arizona US senators to introduce bill expediting North Rim reconstruction
Arizona’s U.S. senators plan to introduce a bill designed to fast-track reconstruction on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park following last summer’s Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires.
www.knau.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Arizona’s U.S. senators plan to introduce a bill designed to fast-track reconstruction on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park following last summer’s Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires.
For the last year the level of arsenic in the City of Williams’ drinking water was nearly double the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s safety standards.
Arsenic in Williams drinking water exceeded EPA standards in 2025
For the last year the level of arsenic in the City of Williams’ drinking water was nearly double the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s safety standards.
www.knau.org
February 5, 2026 at 11:05 PM
For the last year the level of arsenic in the City of Williams’ drinking water was nearly double the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s safety standards.
In this month’s Canyon Commentary, author Scott Thybony recounts his many adventures on the rugged Arizona Strip encountering wind-carved Navajo sandstone that can take on familiar-yet-otherworldly forms.
Scott Thybony’s Canyon Commentary: Names on a Landscape
In this month’s Canyon Commentary, author Scott Thybony recounts his many adventures on the rugged Arizona Strip encountering wind-carved Navajo sandstone that can take on familiar-yet-otherworldly fo...
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January 30, 2026 at 5:24 PM
In this month’s Canyon Commentary, author Scott Thybony recounts his many adventures on the rugged Arizona Strip encountering wind-carved Navajo sandstone that can take on familiar-yet-otherworldly forms.
Award-winning Navajo writer and Arizona State University professor emerita Laura Tohe was recently appointed Arizona poet laureate. She's the second-ever person to serve in the role that's been vacant for seven years.
Navajo writer Laura Tohe becomes Arizona’s second poet laureate
Award-winning Navajo writer and Arizona State University professor emerita Laura Tohe was recently appointed Arizona poet laureate. She's the second-ever person to serve in the role that's been vacant...
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January 29, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Award-winning Navajo writer and Arizona State University professor emerita Laura Tohe was recently appointed Arizona poet laureate. She's the second-ever person to serve in the role that's been vacant for seven years.
Gov. Katie Hobbs calls the comments by Attorney General Kris Mayes about possible dangers from confrontations between citizens and law enforcement officers "inappropriate."
Hobbs says AG 'should retract' comments about ICE and Arizona's 'stand your ground' law
Gov. Katie Hobbs calls the comments by Attorney General Kris Mayes about possible dangers from confrontations between citizens and law enforcement officers "inappropriate."
www.knau.org
January 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Gov. Katie Hobbs calls the comments by Attorney General Kris Mayes about possible dangers from confrontations between citizens and law enforcement officers "inappropriate."
Wednesday's walkout involved students from Flag High and Coconino High, among other schools. It was one of several such protests in Arizona with students from at least 20 high schools in the valley also taking part.
January 29, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Wednesday's walkout involved students from Flag High and Coconino High, among other schools. It was one of several such protests in Arizona with students from at least 20 high schools in the valley also taking part.
Hundreds of students in Flagstaff walked out of their classes Wednesday afternoon in protest of the Trump administration's growing immigration crackdowns.
Flagstaff students hold mass campus walkout to protest ICE
Hundreds of students in Flagstaff walked out of their classes Wednesday afternoon in protest of the Trump administration's growing immigration crackdowns.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Hundreds of students in Flagstaff walked out of their classes Wednesday afternoon in protest of the Trump administration's growing immigration crackdowns.
A man who authorities say was involved in a smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Border Patrol and after firing at a federal helicopter near the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said.
Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico border
A man who authorities say was involved in a smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Border Patrol and after firing at a federal helicopter near the U.S.-Mexico bor...
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January 28, 2026 at 1:06 AM
A man who authorities say was involved in a smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Border Patrol and after firing at a federal helicopter near the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said.
The recent ICE arrest of a Navajo Nation citizen in Arizona has sent shockwaves through tribal communities. Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley says such incidents trigger historical trauma and cause mental distress among tribal members.
Navajo Nation speaker calls on feds to respect tribal sovereignty after ICE arrest of citizen
Many Navajo Nation citizens are anxious following the recent arrest of a tribal member near Peoria by ICE agents. KNAU spoke to Navajo Speaker Crystalyne Curley about how the escalation of federal imm...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The recent ICE arrest of a Navajo Nation citizen in Arizona has sent shockwaves through tribal communities. Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley says such incidents trigger historical trauma and cause mental distress among tribal members.
The House Committee on Natural Resources this week unanimously passed a bill that would speed up the rebuilding process on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Bill to fast-track North Rim rebuilding approved by House committee
The House Committee on Natural Resources this week unanimously passed a bill that would speed up the rebuilding process on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
www.knau.org
January 24, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The House Committee on Natural Resources this week unanimously passed a bill that would speed up the rebuilding process on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Numerous western leaders and conservation groups are urging senators to reject President Donald Trump’s nominee to the lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
Western leaders, groups urge senators to reject BLM nominee
Numerous western leaders and conservation groups are urging senators to reject President Donald Trump’s nominee to the lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
www.knau.org
January 24, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Numerous western leaders and conservation groups are urging senators to reject President Donald Trump’s nominee to the lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
Renowned Navajo community leader, matriarch and educator Louva Dahozy has died. She was called the Mother of the Navajo Nation.
Louva Dahozy, ‘Mother of the Navajo Nation,’ dies at 99
Renowned Navajo community leader, matriarch and educator Louva Dahozy has died. She was called the Mother of the Navajo Nation.
www.knau.org
January 21, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Renowned Navajo community leader, matriarch and educator Louva Dahozy has died. She was called the Mother of the Navajo Nation.
International health officials plan to meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status.
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters
International health officials plan to meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status. Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a foothold and that the U.S. m...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:40 PM
International health officials plan to meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status.
Navajo Nation leaders have condemned the arrest and detention of a Navajo citizen by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last week.
Navajo Nation leaders condemn ICE arrest of tribal member
Navajo Nation leaders have condemned the arrest and detention of a Navajo citizen by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last week.
www.knau.org
January 20, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Navajo Nation leaders have condemned the arrest and detention of a Navajo citizen by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last week.
Last summer’s Dragon Bravo Fire devastated the economies of many northern Arizona communities near the Grand Canyon. KNAU spoke with Rep. Eli Crane about his efforts to speed up rebuilding the North Rim.
Effort to speed up rebuilding the North Rim takes shape in Congress
Last summer’s Dragon Bravo Fire devastated the economies of many northern Arizona communities near the Grand Canyon. KNAU spoke with Rep. Eli Crane about his efforts to speed up rebuilding the North R...
www.knau.org
January 19, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Last summer’s Dragon Bravo Fire devastated the economies of many northern Arizona communities near the Grand Canyon. KNAU spoke with Rep. Eli Crane about his efforts to speed up rebuilding the North Rim.
UPDATED STORY:
An 8-year-old girl who was reported missing Thursday in the community of Coalmine on the Navajo Nation has been found dead. A Turquoise Alert had been issued for Maleeka “Mollie” Boone early Friday morning.
An 8-year-old girl who was reported missing Thursday in the community of Coalmine on the Navajo Nation has been found dead. A Turquoise Alert had been issued for Maleeka “Mollie” Boone early Friday morning.
Turquoise Alert issued for missing 8-year-old on Navajo Nation
An 8-year-old girl who was reported missing Thursday in the community of Coalmine on the Navajo Nation has been found dead. A Turquoise Alert had been issued early Friday morning.
www.knau.org
January 16, 2026 at 10:12 PM
UPDATED STORY:
An 8-year-old girl who was reported missing Thursday in the community of Coalmine on the Navajo Nation has been found dead. A Turquoise Alert had been issued for Maleeka “Mollie” Boone early Friday morning.
An 8-year-old girl who was reported missing Thursday in the community of Coalmine on the Navajo Nation has been found dead. A Turquoise Alert had been issued for Maleeka “Mollie” Boone early Friday morning.
On this week's Earth Notes ... Ancestral Puebloan peoples developed ingenious methods to collect, store, conserve, and utilize water.
Earth Notes: Ancestral Pueblo Water Conservation
Ancestral Puebloan peoples developed ingenious methods to collect, store, conserve, and utilize water.
www.knau.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
On this week's Earth Notes ... Ancestral Puebloan peoples developed ingenious methods to collect, store, conserve, and utilize water.
Bipartisan bills introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would finalize a long-running Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights settlement.
Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights settlement reintroduced in US House and Senate
Bipartisan bills introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would finalize a long-running Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights settlement.
www.knau.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Bipartisan bills introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would finalize a long-running Yavapai-Apache Nation water rights settlement.
Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has died at age 59. A family representative made the announcement Tuesday afternoon but did not reveal a cause of death.
Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich dies at age 59
Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has died at age 59. A family representative made the announcement Tuesday afternoon but did not reveal a cause of death.
www.knau.org
January 13, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has died at age 59. A family representative made the announcement Tuesday afternoon but did not reveal a cause of death.
In her State of the State address to lawmakers Monday, Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed tax cut initiatives as well as water and affordability issues.
Hobbs presses taxes, education and water issues in State of the State address
In her State of the State address to lawmakers Monday, Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed tax cut initiatives as well as water and affordability issues.
www.knau.org
January 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
In her State of the State address to lawmakers Monday, Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed tax cut initiatives as well as water and affordability issues.