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Flagstaff
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 6:40 a.m. today, Summit FD and State Troopers responded to a reported car fire along eastbound Interstate 40 near mile marker 215 about 14 miles east of Flagstaff—officials later said the incident involved only hot brakes. Flagscanner
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff Police Department is asking the community to help spread word about convicted sex offender Christopher J. Salabye per Arizona law—he has been convicted of sex offenses but is not wanted by police at this time. Flagscanner
- ➤ The Flagstaff Police Department asks the public to help with community notification for a convicted sex offender, William Fredrick Ornelas—who is not currently sought by police under state law. Flagscanner
- ➤ Flagstaff Police responded to PetSmart on Plaza Way on August 17th at 10:00 a.m. after an intoxicated transient threw alcohol bottles on the ground—officials are reviewing the incident. Flagscanner
- ➤ Flagstaff Police Department asks residents to help complete a community notification on convicted sex offender Archie Paul Begay per Arizona law—he is not wanted by police. Flagscanner
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Freak Foot Tours Flagstaff launched a new mural tour that shows downtown’s artistic side — the company hopes to build on its popular spooky history tours by inviting local art fans to explore creative murals. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ The Museum of Northern Arizona will host a free open house at the Easton Collection Center to show collection materials on the relationships between plants and pollinators — as well as people. Arizona Daily Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff will host a Citizen’s Review Session and three public hearings starting on August 27th plus additional meetings on September 10th, September 24th, and October 9th to review the Regional Land Use Plan 2045. Residents can join either in person or virtually to submit comments after reading the draft plan online. 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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