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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…

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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 by City of Winslow StaffThe City of Winslow had completed a beach at McHood Park for visitors to relax on while enjoying sun and water.

City of Winslow adds beaches to Clear Creek

By Shawn White · Jun 5
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Winslow’s experimental freshman program creates student connection

By Shawn White · Jun 5

NPC Friends and Family Announces Fall 2023 Scholarship Winners

By Tribune Staff · Jun 5
Photos by Linda KorThe first Wildcat Roadshow was held in Joseph City last Saturday. The event was hosted by the Joseph City High School cheerleaders and brought in classic cars and cool bikes, along with great food and entertainment by local favorite Easy Street for the crowd to enjoy.

Wildcat Roadshow

By Tribune Staff · Jun 5
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Supervisors approve update to county’s comprehensive plan

By Shawn White · May 29
Photo courtesy of the Holbrook Public LibraryThis month the Holbrook Public Library held its Story Celebration with a wide range of characters including this friendly dinosaur, who read to young visitors. The library is offering a host of activities this summer, including Tales for Tots held each week at 10:30 a.m., on Thursdays. At 10 a.m. on Friday, June 2, the library will be hosting a Bubble Party to kick off the summer reading program, which is open to all ages. To see a complete calendar of events, visit holbrooklibrary.org.

Dino at the library

By Tribune Staff · May 29
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The City of Holbrook’s election conundrum

By Linda Kor · May 29
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City Council tables charter review committee selection

By Talaina Kor · May 29
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Orchestra Partners presents downtown redevelopment plan

By Shawn White · May 29
Photo courtesy of Central Arizona CollegeSnowflake High School senior Alyesia Barlow, signed her letter of intent to run for Central Arizona College Cross Country. Alyesia is a hard-working individual on and off the cross country course and was noted as the first female runner signed to the program in at least the past 12 years. Also pictured (left to right) are Lynn Johnson, SHS cross country coach; Coach Tyrell Nichols, SHS track coach; and Jonathan Harmon, CAC head men’s and women’s cross country coach.

SHS senior Alyesia Barlow signs with Central Arizona College

By Tribune Staff · May 22
Photos by Linda KorJCHS seniors (left to right) Cyerra Yazzie, Adilene Claw, Madison John and Alana Horn spend their last moments together as high school seniors before talking the stage to graduate.

Joseph City seniors celebrate graduation

By Tribune Staff · May 22
Photo by Kellie Spangler/SpanglerpicsMacy Moore (front row, center) signed her letter of intent to play volleyball and softball at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D. She will be studying nursing at DWU and has received academic, volleyball and softball scholarships from DWU. She has also received an Elks Scholarship. She was named to the second team all-region for volleyball and region player of the year and first team all-conference for softball. Also pictured is her travel ball coach John Fockler, High school volleyball coach AB Larose (front row, left), high school softball coach Scott Baker (back row, center) and DWU softball coach Tommy Downs.

HHS senior signs with Dakota Wesleyan University

By Tribune Staff · May 22