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KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 12h

Biochar, made from burned plant material, is giving new life to waste — and helping fight climate change in the process.

Earth Notes: Biochar

Biochar, made from burned plant material, is giving new life to waste — and helping fight climate change in the process.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 4d

Social services in Grand Canyon Village are gearing up for increased need as hundreds of park employees face uncertainty amid the government shutdown.

Social services gear up as Grand Canyon park staff face uncertainty

Social services in Grand Canyon Village are gearing up for increased need as hundreds of park employees face uncertainty.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 5d

AI-powered cameras are the newest thing in fire detection on Arizona’s Coconino National Forest. Some greet the technology with optimism. But others worry about the future of the human fire lookouts who have kept watch for decades.

Arizona now has AI-powered cameras for fire detection. Where does that leave human lookouts?

AI-powered cameras are the newest thing in fire detection on Arizona’s Coconino National Forest. Some greet the technology with optimism. But others worry about the future of the HUMAN fire lookouts w...

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 6d

Grand Canyon National Park remains accessible despite the federal government shutdown.

Tourists still visit Grand Canyon National Park despite govt shutdown

Grand Canyon National Park remains accessible despite the federal government shutdown, most park staff furloughed.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 6d

A group of nonprofits is calling for reductions to water demand, changes at Glen Canyon Dam and more transparent negotiations.
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New report calls for policy changes with Colorado River 'on the cusp of failure'

A group of nonprofits is calling for reductions to water demand, changes at Glen Canyon Dam and more transparent negotiations.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 7d

The 64-mile steam train service from Williams to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon began in 1901, when a ticket cost $3.95. An updated, eco-friendly version is still in use today.

Earth Notes: Eco-friendly Grand Canyon Steam Train

The 64-mile steam train service from Williams to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon began in 1901, when a ticket cost $3.95. An updated, eco-friendly version is still in use today.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 8d

A former Grand Canyon National Park superintendent warned that understaffing could put “nationally important, irreplaceable resources” at risk if the park stays open during a government shutdown.

Ex-superintendent: Keeping Grand Canyon open during shutdown puts Arizona’s gem at risk

A former Grand Canyon National Park superintendent warned that understaffing could put “nationally important, irreplaceable resources” at risk if the park stays open during a government shutdown.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 8d

Tuesday is Orange Shirt Day, when communities honor the survivors of U.S. Indian boarding schools and their descendants.

'We survived, we are resilient': Remembering U.S. Indian boarding schools

Tuesday is Orange Shirt Day, when communities honor the survivors of U.S. Indian boarding schools and their descendants.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 9d

Four people have died after heavy rain caused flooding in central Arizona including three in the rural 19th-century mining town of Globe where floodwaters forced people to seek safety on their rooftops.

4 dead after heavy rain triggers flooding in Globe

Four people have died after heavy rain caused flooding in central Arizona including three in the rural 19th-century mining town of Globe where floodwaters forced people to seek safety on their rooftop...

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 9d

Crews have now fully contained the Dragon Bravo Fire nearly three months after it was ignited by lightning near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Dragon Bravo Fire reaches 100% containment, some areas to reopen

Crews have now fully contained the Dragon Bravo Fire nearly three months after it was ignited by lightning near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 9d

Two years ahead of what could be a final round of applications, allegations of predatory representation and solicitation are on the rise — especially targeting tribal communities.

Advocates fear third parties could cash in on uranium miners and downwinders after RECA renewal

Two years ahead of what could be a final round of applications, allegations of predatory representation and solicitation are on the rise — especially targeting tribal communities.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 12d

The first white explorer to descend the Colorado River through Grand Canyon published an account of his journey 150 years ago. In this month’s Canyon Commentary Scott Thybony travels to the Vermillion Cliffs to see if he can match the view.

Scott Thybony's Canyon Commentary: Lost River

The first white explorer to descend the Colorado River through Grand Canyon published an account of his journey 150 years ago. In this month’s Canyon Commentary Scott Thybony travels to the Vermillion...

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 12d

The Dragon Fire that started on July 4 is now all but extinguished. But the 145,000-acre blaze has had significant impacts on local economies and questions remain about its initial management.

July 4 wildfire in Grand Canyon still burning, questions about response still unanswered

The Dragon Bravo fire continues to burn in remote pockets of the park. Federal officials have not yet provided details on their response to lawmakers.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 12d

The rule from 2001 prohibits road construction and timber harvesting on sensitive U.S. Forest Service land.

Roadless rule repeal could impact a million acres in Arizona

The rule from 2001 prohibits road construction and timber harvesting on sensitive U.S. Forest Service land.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 12d

Officials at Grand Canyon National Park will reopen two popular North Rim viewpoints next week that were closed because of the Dragon Bravo Fire.

Grand Canyon officials to reopen two popular North Rim viewpoints

Officials at Grand Canyon National Park will reopen two popular North Rim viewpoints next week that were closed because of the Dragon Bravo Fire.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 14d

Officer Jacob Buckwald resigned from the Flagstaff Police Department after two crashes while on-duty in just over a year, including one Saturday that resulted in the death of another driver.

Flagstaff police officer resigns following fatal crash

Officer Jacob Buckwald resigned from the Flagstaff Police Department Tuesday after two crashes while on-duty in just over a year, including one Sunday that resulted in the death of another driver.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 14d

New research in New Mexico shows that black bears thrive in forests renewed by fire — especially when it means more berries, acorns and cover.

Earth Notes: Black Bears and Wildfires

New research in New Mexico shows that black bears thrive in forests renewed by fire — especially when it means more berries, acorns and cover.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 16d

Arizona residents will soon need to prove they are at least 18 years old to access pornography online.

Arizona law requiring ID for online porn access takes effect Friday

Arizona residents will soon need to prove they are at least 18 years old to access pornography online.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 16d

A Flagstaff police officer is under investigation in connection with a fatal crash Saturday that left one person dead.

Flagstaff police officer involved in fatal crash

A Flagstaff police officer is under investigation in connection with a fatal crash Saturday that left one person dead.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 20d

PRESCRIBED BURN: The Flagstaff Fire Department began a 15-acre prescribed burn Thursday morning on Observatory Mesa to reduce wildfire risk in the area. A smoke plume is visible from much of Flagstaff. (Image from the Mt. Elden Lookout camera, 10:30 a.m.)

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 21d

President Donald Trump has vowed to do away with voting by mail, but some of his Republican allies in battleground Arizona are taking a more cautious approach.

Trump's call to end mail-in voting creates a dilemma for GOP candidates who benefit from it

President Donald Trump has vowed to do away with voting by mail, but some of his Republican allies in battleground Arizona are taking a more cautious approach.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 21d

Republican Rep. Paul Gosar has introduced bills in the U.S. House that would rescind the designations of two Arizona national monuments, including the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni–Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.

Gosar introduces legislation to nullify two Arizona national monuments

Republican Rep. Paul Gosar has introduced bills in the U.S. House that would rescind the designations of two Arizona national monuments, including the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni–Ancestral Footprints o...

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 21d

A creature inhabits northern Arizona that has every appearance of a diminutive rhinoceros.

Earth Notes: Western Hercules Beetles

A creature inhabits northern Arizona that has every appearance of a diminutive rhinoceros.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 23d

The Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District in Show Low has identified two firefighters killed Sunday in an ambulance crash as 31-year-old Brenna Kulikowski and 21-year-old Damon Thompson. Thompson was 15 days from finishing his first year with the district.

Three killed including two firefighters in ambulance crash near Show Low

Two firefighters and a third person were killed in a head-on crash on State Route 260 between Show Low and Heber-Overgaard Sunday night.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 23d

Tucson cyclist Matthew Riccitello is joining the French Decathlon CMA CGM team with big ambitions in 2026.

Promising Tucson cyclist Matthew Riccitello joins French team with Tour-winning ambitions

Tucson cyclist Matthew Riccitello is joining the French Decathlon CMA CGM team with big ambitions in 2026.