Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man riding a self-balancing single-wheel electric skateboard was critically injured when he collided with a Flagstaff police patrol vehicle near the intersection of South Milton Road and West Route 66 at 11:53 p.m. last night—officers provided aid until he was taken to Flagstaff Medical Center while investigators gathered witness statements. KAFF
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ During a routine oil change at Flagstaff Subaru, service advisor Braden Rudd discovered a 5-foot bull snake under a customer’s car hood— the nonvenomous snake was safely relocated and the car returned to its owner. KAFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its May 29 meeting, an ABOR committee forwarded the sale of NAU’s Granny’s Closet property as a step in the Regents’ asset management plan—this move now advances the proposal to the next stage. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ The City of Flagstaff will fully close roads in Presidio from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and in Crestview from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 as C and E Paving and Grading applies a sealant to extend the asphalt's life—drivers must park their vehicles off these streets until the material dries. City of Flagstaff
- ➤ Lucinda Andreani, the Coconino County Flood Control District Director, earned the Centennial Celebration Impact Award in Public Safety from the Northern Arizona ASCE; she will be honored on Saturday, June 7 at Lowell Observatory — a nod to her work restoring nine watersheds — as part of the ASCE centennial celebration. KAFF
- ➤ The City of Flagstaff will host a meet and greet at City Hall on June 11th from 4–6 p.m.—four finalists for the Human Resources and Risk Management Director position will present themselves after a review of 59 applications and 10 screening interviews. Residents may provide feedback about the candidates—either in person or via a QR code at the event. City of Flagstaff
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vitalant announced it will hold blood drives in June across northern Arizona, including Flagstaff—Grand Canyon, Happy Jack, and Williams. Arizona Daily Sun
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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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Fun at the Fort Summer Camp - Week 3
9 AM – 4 PM — Fort Tuthill County Park — Cost varies — Blast off into a week of intergalactic adventure with Space Explorers for ages 8-15.
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Spooky Stories: Flagstaff's Haunted Musical Tour
Evening — Gandy Dancer Sitting Park — Free for young children — Experience a unique walking ghost tour with live musical performances and spooky tales of Flagstaff's history.
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Beat the Heat Open Pickleball Tournament
9 AM - 4 PM — NAU Tennis Center — $70 entry — Join in for a fun weekend of competitive pickleball with skill and age divisions.
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