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This photo was taken in 2015 by local artist and The Tribune reporter Talaina Kor. Kor, who is featured in the photo, included a sketch of former owner and publisher Paul Barger on the wall and objects used throughout the years in publishing The Tribune. The newspaper held by Kor features the first edition printed by The Holbrook News melded with the current edition in 2015.

The Richards return home to make their mark on The Tribune-News

Jul 10
Photo from The Tribune archives / In addition to the Holbrook Tribune-News, the Giragi brothers were publishers of the Tombstone Epitaph and The Winslow Mail. The Giragi family is pictured here in front of the Epitaph building.

Giragi brothers write a new chapter in newspaper’s history

Jul 3
Navajo County Historical Society Sidney Sapp began publishing the Holbrook News in 1909, the forerunner to The Tribune.

Sidney Sapp’s news aimed to build up town

Jun 19
Newspaper History Part 4 Hennling

Lloyd C. Henning was first a newspaperman

Jun 12
One of Holbrook’s most renowned citizens was Sheriff Commodore Perry Owens. Sheriff Owens was hired for his shooting skills and calm demeanor in difficult situations. He is best remembered as the hero of Holbrook’s gun battle at the Blevins home in 1887 that left three dead and one injured. The building now houses the Holbrook Senior Citizens Center.

Reed returns to chronicle the region’s news stories

May 29
The Holbrook Tribune office was originally located on Main Street (now Navajo Blvd.), next to the Ma-sonic Lodge in the building currently housing KDJI.

Newspapers play a vital role in a newly developing region

May 23

After 55 years, it’s time to pass the pen

Apr 23