Good Day
Flagstaff
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Morning Glory Cafe celebrated its milestone anniversary with plant-based dishes for all diets + hosted a ribbon cutting and community open house on August 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. Local guests sampled the cafe’s new offerings during the event. Arizona Daily Sun
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Flagstaff Police Department released a report on Oct 1, 2024—detailing events in the hotel murder case ahead of Samuel Lionel Lee’s trial. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ Coconino County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit stopped a vehicle on I‑40 eastbound near mile post 185 on Aug. 18 and arrested 40-year-old Josue Caballero — the driver — when deputies found 12.54 pounds of methamphetamine worth about $100,000. KAFF
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering disaster loans to businesses and private non-profits that lost revenue from summer wildfires in northern Arizona. Eligible applicants in several counties and tribal nations can receive up to $2 million at a fixed rate with no interest accruing and deferred payments for 12 months—applications are due by May 18, 2026. KAFF
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A German-based satellite company has begun using new AI and thermal imaging satellites to help firefighters detect and model wildfires from space. The company plans to launch more satellites later this year to improve orbit timing and assist in monitoring fire growth. AZ Family
- ➤ Kaibab National Forest will reduce the closure area in North Kaibab Ranger District (a change to allow more visitors) as part of its new forest management plan. Arizona Daily Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife overpass work on Interstate 17 continues as traffic shifts to northbound lanes; current restrictions will end Thursday, Aug. 28—ahead of Labor Day weekend. Arizona Daily Sun
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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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