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Into The View: Scott Thybony's Grand Canyon Commentary

Scott Thybony — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:26:36 +0000

Peering over the edge of the Grand Canyon for the first time can be a sublime experience. The awe-inspiring beauty can overwhelm and take over your senses. But, as commentator Scott Thybony says, not all first-timers are able to go "into the view" of the Grand Canyon. Instead, they remain on the outside looking in.

Fire Restrictions

Terry Ward — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:24:16 +0000

Campfire and smoking restrictions go into effect at 8 oclock Wednesday morning on the entire Coconino National Forest and on the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts of the Kaibab National Forest. Arizona Public Radio’s Terry Ward reports…

KNAU's Southwest Book Review: Pam Houston's, Contents May Have Shifted

Ann Cummins — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:17:20 +0000

It's hard to put a label on author Pam Houston's books. The prize-winning writer blends together fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Houston will be in Flagstaff this weekend headlining the Northern Arizona Book Festival. In KNAU's latest Southwest Book Review, writer Ann Cummins reviews Houston's latest novel, Contents May Have Shifted, the true story of an imaginary character named Pam Houston.

No Drivers' Licenses Yet For Deferred Action Program

Howard Fischer — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:22:23 +0000

Thousands of people accepted into the federal Deferred Action Program will not be getting state drivers' licenses - at least not yet. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

Parties Unite For Medicaid Expansion Plan

Howard Fischer — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:01:25 +0000

In an historic move, a group of Republican senators united with Democrats this week to approve the plan by Governor Jan Brewer to sharply expand the state's Medicaid program. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer reports.

Arizona's Economic Forecast

Howard Fischer — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:18 +0000

A new report released this week shows the state's economy continues to plod along. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.

ASU Economists report on the state's economic outlook

Terry Ward — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:07:31 +0000

Business experts from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University say the state’s economy is rebounding… But they say federal budget cuts are creating a drag on growth. Arizona Public Radio’s Terry Ward reports…

Public School Funding A Give-And-Take

Howard Fischer — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:47:35 +0000

A Senate panel agreed this week to give schools an extra $82 million in inflation funding - and then permanently take away hundreds of millions more in state aid. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.

Arizona Scientists Pinpoint Birthplace of Plague

Laurel Morales — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:14:46 +0000

Northern Arizona University biologists have pinpointed the source of one of the deadliest plagues of all time. The discovery not only solves some ancient mysteries about the first pandemic, but could also provide answers in the event of a bioterrorism threat.

KNAU's 88.7 News/Classical Service Gets A Boost

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:50:51 +0000

Soon KNAU will have another place on the FM dial. The Federal Communications Commission has given the go-ahead to begin service in Flagstaff on 92.5.