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Photo by Talaina Kor Last week crews used a helicopter to add electrical transmission lines to the existing power grid at Cholla Power Plant along I-40 between Joseph City and Holbrook. Solar and wind projects require new transmission infrastructure or upgrades to existing lines so electricity can be delivered to the grid.
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Where the 20 wind and solar projects proposed for Navajo County stand

Between 2005 and 2020, Navajo County saw four wind and solar project proposals. Since 2021 it has seen 16, several of them many times the size of anything that came before. The high desert of Navajo County has…

By Shawn White · Oct 20, 2026 · 3:13 pm
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Courts void cancellation of Hopi solar grant, but $25 million remains frozen

Two federal judges ruled in September that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acted unlawfully when it canceled a…

Tuesday, 3:12 pm
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Holbrook council approves signage for new Allsup’s travel plaza

During the Oct. 14 Holbrook City Council meeting and convening as the Board of Adjustment, the council voted…

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Navajo County continues to discuss renewable development

During the Navajo County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, the board received a follow-up…

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Holbrook mayor and council pose with members of the charter review committee. Pictured are (left to right) Vice Mayor Mike Nilsson, Mayor Kathleen Smith, Mark Romo, Richard Peterson, Robin Gonzales and councilmembers Arcenia Pacheco and Teri Tafoya.

Holbrook voters to decide on 11 charter changes for November ballot

By Shawn White · Jun 30
The Tribune-News archives / Independence Day will be celebrated this week and events are planned throughout the area to celebrate our nation’s freedom. From fireworks displays and parades to barbecues and community gatherings, residents across the region are preparing to honor the Fourth of July with patriotic festivities for all ages.

Independence Day celebrations slated

By Linda Kor · Jun 30
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Supervisors update zoning ordinance

By Talaina Kor · Jun 30
NPC Student Danielle Teage speaks about her journey to HSE completion to those gathered in celebration of her fellow graduates.

NPC students prove it’s never too late to earn an education

By Tribune Staff · Jun 24
MCAT detectives served a warrant at a residence in the 5500 block of Blue Sky Ranch Road, east of Snowflake, and recovered numerous stolen items including five stolen vehicles, two of which were disassembled and hidden in various locations on the property.

MCAT team recovers over $150,000 in stolen property

By Tribune Staff · Jun 24
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Makia Wilson selected for national council representing Boys & Girls Clubs of America

By Tribune Staff · Jun 24

NPC offers enrichment courses both in person and virtually

By Talaina Kor · Jun 24

Suspect in double homicide killed in shoot-out with police

By Linda Kor · Jun 24
Holbrook resident Tanner Begay stepped up to take a swing at a wall to start the remodel for the Bijou (pronounced ‘bee zhoo’) Teen Center in Holbrook. This center will serve local teens with a wide variety of services.

A long-awaited dream becomes reality with Holbrook teen center

By Tribune Staff · Jun 17

Board meets briefly to approve new hires

By Shawn White · Jun 17
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Winslow Council approves fee changes and adds new fees

By Shawn White · Jun 17
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NCPHSD confirms no new measles cases

By Tribune Staff · Jun 17