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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 courtesy of MadridMediaUna Wirkebau (center) accepts the 2023 EDDE Award as Economic Developer of the Year for a Small Community from Jeanine Jerkovic (left) with the City of Surprise and Ken Chapa (right) with the City of Avondale.

Una Wirkebau named 2023 Economic Developer of the Year, Small Community

By Tribune Staff · May 8
Photo by Shawn WhiteLisa Maclean with the Winslow Public Library introduced the summer events planned for all ages.

Winslow Library to host an exciting summer lineup

By Shawn White · May 8
Photo courtesy of GSACPCElizabeth Parker (pictured) is the recipient of the Gold Award, the most prestigious award bestowed upon a Girl Scout, for creating the first dog park in a national park: Paws in the Park at the Petrified Forest National Park.

Holbrook Girl Scout earns prestigious Gold Award

By Tribune Staff · May 8
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Traffic stop reveals 14 pounds of cocaine

By Tribune Staff · May 1
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Council debates request to rezone motel to apartments

By Talaina Kor · May 1
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City manager outlines Winslow’s numerous projects in development

By Shawn White · May 1
Photo by Richard LarsenWith heavy rains come debris run off and that’s created a problem in Winslow’s Clear Creek, as branches and other organic material block the waterway. According to City Manager Dave Coolidge, that portion of the creek is on state lands and the city is working with the state on a clean-up solution.

Clear Creek log jam

By Tribune Staff · May 1
Navajo County

Supervisors recognize detention officers for saving inmate’s life

By Shawn White · May 1
Photo courtesy of Northland Pioneer CollegeNPC’s 2023 SkillsUSA Arizona medal winners are pictured along with their fellow competitors and instructors during the state competition in Phoenix, held April 11 and 12. In the photo are: NPC Welding faculty Randy Hoskins, and students Selena Campos and Brighton Hatch, fellow NPC Welding faculty Wesley King and student, Samuel Paschal; NPC Welding faculty Jim Leslie and students James Zimmerman, CJ Mead, Ashley Sisco, Farrell Baldwin and William Ebert; NPC Welding faculty Frank Pinnell with students Tyrell Diggs, Jose Mireles, Lindsey Hinton, Kesslynn Parker, Layla Cisco, and Adriann Gardner; NPC Cosmetology Faculty Autom Christensen and Ferryn Sam with students, Kyra Benally, Anahi Pereda, Sierra Hernandez, Emma Beatty, and Christi Rivera; NPC Faculty in Construction Jorge Meza with students Cayden Begaye, Adrian Roanhorse, and Tate Lewis; NPC Faculty in Fire Science Bill Solomon with students Wendy Gonzalez, Kenia Molina, and Cayden Warneke; and NPC Faculty in Automotive Sammy Harris with students Carter Weber, Dawson Lee, Jose Ruiz, Cody Scoggin and Seneca Monday.

Local NPC students earn SkillsUSA medals

By Tribune Staff · May 1
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Suspect arrested after assault near Heber

By Tribune Staff · Apr 24
Photo by Linda KorThe Holbrook Chamber of Commerce hosted a clean-up day sponsored by the City of Holbrook, Arizona Public Service and Waste Management. Mary Bradley (left) and Laura Boyd (right) were two of many residents walking the streets of the city, cleaning up as they went along.

Holbrook clean up

By Tribune Staff · Apr 24
Photo by Shawn WhiteLocals and tourists alike line up to see the constellations as they learn from Dr. Danielle Adams.

Homolovi observatory kicks off ‘star party’ series

By Shawn White · Apr 24