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Flagstaff
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff will host a free electric vehicle ride — a family event — on Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NAU Campus Parking Lot P62A. DRIVE Electric Arizona, City of Flagstaff, and NAU will run the event — local drivers can test drive models like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and BMW i4 — and explain EV tax credits and charging options. City of Flagstaff
- ➤ On Saturday, June 7 at 8 a.m., Coconino Community College and local fire departments will host a community recruitment event at 3000 N. Fourth Street in Flagstaff — community members will work through hands-on firefighting simulations such as pulling a fire hose, forcing open doors, performing a simulated rescue, practicing hands-only CPR and using the Jaws of Life, while also getting information on fire science programs and financial aid. The free event requires no registration and each station will take about an hour. KAFF
- ➤ St. Mary's Food Bank is sponsoring a summer food service program for children in 2025, and enrolled participants will receive free meals—without discrimination. Arizona Daily Sun
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 15, 74-year-old Dennis Smith of Olympia died on the North Kaibab Trail at the Grand Canyon while attempting the historic route from the South Rim to the North Rim—hikers are urged to prepare for extreme heat as park rangers warn inner canyon temperatures will reach 100°F by weekend. KAFF
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Unionized Bookmans Flagstaff employees held a one-day walkout after nearly eight months since voting to unionize and began pressing for contract negotiations with the company—intensifying their call for a revised labor agreement. Arizona Daily Sun
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After a second runaway incident, Flagstaff Police located the missing 13-year-old nonverbal autistic child under the I-40 overpass between the west and eastbound lanes near Highland Mesa; the child was last seen wearing blue tie-dye pajama shorts and a white and red shirt. Flagscanner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials have opened a 60-day public review period for the full draft of Envision 2045, the county's updated comprehensive plan, before the public hearing process begins. Residents can review and comment on the draft to help shape the county's future. Arizona Daily Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NAU's track and field teams swept the Big Sky Conference outdoor titles by winning 16 individual championships and gold in two relay events—showing their strength at the meet. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ The Flagstaff Eagles lost by a score of 8 to 0 to Salpointe Catholic in the 4A state championship game after early errors allowed five runs in the first inning — Eagles senior pitcher Connor Iniguez kept the opposing team scoreless afterward. The team finished the season with a record of 22 to 7 and reached the final by winning close games over Prescott, Deer Valley and Saguaro. KAFF
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Bear Jaw & Waterline Hike
10 AM – 3 PM — Abineau & Bear Jaw Loop Trail — Donation-based — Challenge yourself on a scenic hike with fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
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Bird Walk at The Arboretum
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Pre-registration required — Explore the diverse birdlife with guided insights from Dr. Celia Holm.
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Fun at the Fort Summer Camp - Week 1
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Fort Tuthill County Park — Registration required — Explore the wonders of nature with fellow adventurers aged 8-15 during this engaging summer camp.
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Charity Golf Tournament
7:30 AM - 5 PM — Continental Golf Club — $150 — Play golf for a good cause supporting local children's health initiatives.
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Flagstaff Pro Rodeo
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Fort Tuthill County Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of rodeo competitions in the heart of Flagstaff.
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Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Pollinator Power
9 a.m. — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Registration required — Buzz into the world of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators with hands-on activities and crafts.
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Ryan Bingham Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience the unique blend of music from the award-winning musician and Yellowstone star Ryan Bingham.
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Arizona Relocation Adventures in Flagstaff
5:30 p.m. — 103 W Birch Ave, Flagstaff, AZ — Ticket prices vary — Explore neighborhoods and meet locals during this engaging real estate adventure.
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Iconic Birds of Northern Arizona Talk
Time TBA — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Free entry — Explore the beauty of Northern Arizona's avian life with author Margaret Dyekman.
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Pollinator Festival
10 AM – 2 PM — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Included with admission — Celebrate pollinators with workshops, activities, and a plant sale for the whole family.
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