While everyone has been hard hit by COVID-19, it has been particularly difficult for the arts sector, where finding social-distancing workarounds can be challenging. Coronavirus has temporarily put an end to First Friday Artwalks, crowded summer festivals, and attending concerts and theater productions. Not to say that the arts in our region have come to […]
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As our economic recovery tends to fluctuate with every pronouncement about COVID-19, two programs in Coconino County are working to bring local businesses closer to “normal” during this difficult time. The first is a partnership between Coconino County and Northern Arizona University to provide COVID Aware Enhanced Food Handler’s Certification, with training and testing to all food service industry […]
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It’s been an interesting week for educators nationwide as they look for the safest ways to implement back to school plans for their students. That planning has been complicated by a daily tug-of-war between the White House administration, which is pushing for “fully” opened schools, and local health and education officials who are mostly pursuing […]
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Flagstaff’s restaurants quite literally give “flavor” to our community. They play important roles as employers and are vital not only to our tourism sector, but as a part of the everyday quality of life we enjoy here as residents. That’s evident by the loyalty our community and local leaders have shown to restaurants during COVID-19. You […]
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As our region tentatively enters into its economic recovery, it is encouraging to know a new enterprise is coming to Flagstaff and planning to hire more than 80 workers. Highgate Senior Living, a new assisted living facility under construction on 3.3 acres of McMillan Mesa, is starting to fill positions in advance of its grand […]
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