Latest Local News
-
Arizona Daily Sun Chief Photographer Jake Bacon has documented life in northern Arizona for more than three decades. Tonight, he takes the stage to talk about some of his favorite images and the importance of community journalism.
-
It’s International Dark Sky Week, a worldwide celebration that was started in 2003 to raise awareness about light pollution. This year is the first time it’s come to Flagstaff.
-
The seasonal outlook from the National Weather Service shows a wetter-than-average summer across northern Arizona and the state.
-
Nearly 1,600 people rallied in opposition to the Trump administration Saturday in Flagstaff — the same day the first shots were fired with the start of the American Revolution 250 years ago.
-
The Trump Administration rescinded Tuesday’s order to freeze federal funding after a tumultuous response and legal challenges. University researchers in Flagstaff who rely on federal funds say the situation sparked widespread confusion and worry.
-
Tribal leaders are advising members on what to do if they're approached by federal law enforcement. The guidance follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.
-
The Mojave Trail was initially used by Indigenous tribes for trade and travel but later became a critical route for Spanish missionaries, American settlers and military expeditions.
-
A federal judge rejected a challenge from some of Arizona's top Republicans to undo the designation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.
-
The American Library Association awarded Flagstaff author Kevin Fedarko with the prestigious Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction for “A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon."
-
An executive order from President Donald Trump paused spending from the Inflation Reduction Act. That’s left some Colorado River water users waiting to hear if they’ll get the millions of dollars they’re expecting.
NPR News
-
Before he died, Pope Francis met briefly Sunday morning with Vice President Vance. Vance was in Italy over the weekend meeting with Italian officials and celebrating Easter with his family.
-
From consoling a young boy whose father had recently died, to preaching in an eerily empty St. Peter's Square during the pandemic, Francis understood how his actions, as much as his words, could preach the Gospel.
-
Father Jim Martin, a Jesuit priest, remembers Pope Francis, who has died at age 88. Martin is editor-at-large of America Media, which is a national Catholic magazine.
-
-
Gone at age 88, Pope Francis was one of the most popular popes in decades and a towering figure on the world stage. And, House Democrats visit El Salvador to demand Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return.
KNAU’s daily local news podcast
LISTEN NOW
LISTEN NOW
Seasonably warm and breezy daily into Thursday. We turn windy and gradually cooler Friday into the weekend ahead.
View our Current Membership Thank You Gifts