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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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Photo courtesy of Jack FitchettWinslow’s Economic Development Director Jack Fitchett.

Winslow announces new Economic Development Director Jack Fitchett

By Shawn White · Nov 27

NPC promotes two new bachelor’s programs

By Talaina Kor · Nov 27
Photo by Jim BuckleyNortheastern Arizona is known for its gorgeous sunsets and this was no exception. Photographer Jim Buckley of Winslow caught this shot at the BNSF railway in Winslow with the San Francisco Peaks in the background.

Winslow train

By Tribune Staff · Nov 27
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BEAD funding drives county’s connectivity dream

By Shawn White · Nov 27
Photo courtesy of Northland Pioneer CollegeNPC graduates Ayana Trujillo Estrada a 2nd period apprentice (left) and Destin Bauer also a 2nd period apprentice (second from left), stand with Governor Katie Hobbs (second from right) and Victor Prieto journeyman ironworker (right) during a recent visit with the Iron Workers Union during National Apprenticeship Week.

Governor Hobbs visits NPC’s new Skills Center

By Tribune Staff · Nov 27
Photo courtesy of Hogan HillingHogan Hilling standing in front of Arlington National Cemetery on his journey across America to spread awareness about Mothers of Veteran Suicide.

A journey across America for veteran suicide awareness

By Shawn White · Nov 27
Photo by Linda KorWinslow Mayor Birdie Cano (second from right) addressed those present at the Winslow Christmas tree lighting. Also in attendance were council members (left to right) Daniel Tafoya, Jim MacLain and Darcy McKee.

Winslow welcomes the holiday season

By Tribune Staff · Nov 20
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WUSD recognize staff and student awards

By Shawn White · Nov 20
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Developers of the 1,200-acre project to hold a public meeting next month

By Shawn White · Nov 20
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Sheriff’s office receives $7 million grant to combat drug trafficking

By Shawn White · Nov 20
Photo by Kathleen SmithMembers of the Holbrook community donated their time and money to add a touch of holiday décor to the cemetery walls last week. Robin Gonzales (left) and Councilmember Teri Tafoya (right) placed wreaths along the walls, with bows donated by Lois and Gerald Hancock.

Residents add holiday touches to Holbrook’s downtown

By Tribune Staff · Nov 20
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Holbrook council discusses strategy

By Talaina Kor · Nov 20