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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…

Tuesday, 3:11 pm
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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…

Tuesday, 3:10 pm
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Photo courtesy of the City of HolbrookThe City of Holbrook Streets Department was hard at work last week leveling a vacant house on Mariana Drive. The property owner requested the removal of the structure as part of the city’s code enforcement effort. The city will be compensated by the owner for the removal.

City works with residents to remove blight

By Tribune Staff · Aug 28
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Winslow school board addresses bus route backlash

By Shawn White · Aug 21
Photo by Randy SullivanThe City of Holbrook has added a pickleball court to its amenities at Hunt Park for residents to enjoy. City employee Tim Kelley (pictured) was working last week to provide the finishing touches. The court will replace one of the tennis courts at the park.

New pickleball courts at Hunt Park

By Tribune Staff · Aug 21
Photo by Tim KelleyThe Navajo County Fair is fast approaching and as part of the preparation, the fair board and Navajo County have come together for an approximately $200,000 upgrade to the rodeo arena lights. According to fair board Vice President Rusty DeSpain, the upgrades will be more economical and safer as some of the older poles were beginning to lean. Arizona Public Services assisted with setting up the poles. The fair comes to the community of Holbrook, Sept. 13-16.

Fairground lights

By Tribune Staff · Aug 21

Compensation study shows how NPC compares with salaries ranges

By Talaina Kor · Aug 21
Photo by Cindy JaquezMonsoons have arrived, bringing much-needed rain throughout the region. This view over Jackrabbit Trading Post in Joseph City shows that the clouds are also bringing some spectacular views for people to enjoy.

Clouds over Jackrabbit

By Tribune Staff · Aug 14