Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips on unidentified remains found near Williams decades ago—officials have used a facial reconstruction artist to produce an image of the decedent. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ Flagstaff Police responded to the Homeless Shelter on E Huntington Dr at (9:37 a.m.) on August 16th for a physical fight between two severely intoxicated individuals. Flagscanner
- ➤ At 8:39 a.m. on August 16, Flagstaff Police responded to Kuttz Barbershop on the 2200 block of E. 7th Ave after a brick was thrown through a window overnight — the incident is under investigation. Flagscanner
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff Unified School District received an update on its Native American Education Support Program that gives schools instructional materials—library books and expert presenters—about Native American culture. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ A NAU student earned a scholarship through the Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics essay contest, which each year selects four college students for essays on ethical themes. Arizona Daily Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At 12:12 p.m., Flagstaff Police and EMS responded to Taco Bell at 3466 E Route 66 where CPR was in progress for a person not breathing—after receiving Narcan and showing a faint pulse, the individual was taken by ambulance to the hospital. Flagscanner
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Ruta Verbena Concert
8-10 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Tickets available online and at box office — Enjoy a vibrant night of danceable Latin music from Tucson's own Ruta Verbena.
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Groovin' in the Aspens
8 AM – 2 PM — Fort Valley Trailhead — Registration fees apply — Experience a scenic 6K/10K/20K trail run through Arizona's stunning landscapes.
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Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art
April 30 - October 26 — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Free entry — Explore vibrant art installations that celebrate the ecology and beauty of the Colorado Plateau.
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2025 Climb to Conquer Cancer
6 AM – 12 PM — Arizona Snowbowl — Not specified — Unite with the community to support the American Cancer Society's mission to save lives.
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Pickin' In The Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival
10 AM – 6 PM — Pepsi Amphitheater — Cost info not provided — Enjoy roots-infused bluegrass from The Brothers Comatose in a beautiful setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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