The Innovate Green Challenge (formerly known as the Innovate Waste Challenge) was open to applications from Flagstaff residents and businesses through April 7, 2025. One previous winner of the challenge was Tyler Linner, who planned to repurpose plastic from broken snow sleds -- pictured above, in a 2019 file photo -- into new products.Â
The Innovate Green Challenge (formerly known as the Innovate Waste Challenge) was open to applications from Flagstaff residents and businesses through April 7, 2025. One previous winner of the challenge was Tyler Linner, who planned to repurpose plastic from broken snow sleds -- pictured above, in a 2019 file photo -- into new products.Â
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun fileThe winner of this year’s Innovate Green Challenge, a city-sponsored competition to promote environmental sustainability, is Flagstaff entrepreneur Jay Jones, who pitched a vertical food-growing system.
For his winning pitch of the system that uses less water and space than traditional farming methods., Jones received a $30,000 cash prize. The funds can be used for further concept development, purchasing equipment or materials, manufacturing, marketing or implementing the concept.
No cases of CWD were identified in Arizona elk or deer in 2024, the state’s Game and Fish Department announced. Read moreArizona’s deer and elk still free of chronic wasting disease, Game and Fish says
The new 30K route will have a challenging climb onto the slopes of the grass-covered Government Knolls. Read moreHigh Country Running: Introducing the new Soulstice Beale 30k race
NPA's Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation in many ways last week. Read moreGallery: NPA senior walk and time capsule event
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Summit High School on Thursday celebrated its Class of 2025 with graduation ceremonies at the campus. Read moreGallery: Summit High School graduation
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Flagstaff's bioscience journey accelerates with key partnerships, research advances and community-driven roadmap for growth in medical technology and life sciences industry. Read moreFlagstaff’s bioscience momentum: A community coming together for discovery, innovation and economic prosperity
Pioneering astronomical discoveries through high-resolution spectroscopy, cutting-edge instruments and space exploration missions are advancing the search for habitable exoplanets. Read moreDiscovering distant worlds: The search for Earth 2.0 at Lowell Observatory
After years of planning and a year of building, NPA is on the cusp of opening its brand-new STEAM building that promises to elevate learning in STEM and art. Read moreNorthland Preparatory Academy’s new STEAM building nears completion
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BEACON UU SUNDAY SERVICE: "Who Are We Remembering? And Why?" May 25 â€� Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 510 N. Leroux St., Flagstaff. (928) 779-4492. 10-11 a.m., ALL ARE WELCOME! You… Read moreFlagstaff Religion News for May 24, 2025
In the face of growing wildfire threats, extreme weather events and the possibility for other emergencies, Flagstaff is taking a proactive approach to community safety. About two years ago, th… Read moreFlagstaff’s evacuation zones: A neighborhood-based system for all-hazard preparedness
NAZ Elite head coach Jack Mullaney has a hunch about this weekend. Read moreNAZ Elite This Week: Chelangat charging into marathon debut in Ottawa
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Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget is seeking applicants for an appointment for the Williams Unified School District Governing Board set to expire Dec. 31, 2026. Read moreApplicants sought for Williams Unified School District Governing Board vacancy
Ranging from outdoor movies, live music, yoga, activities for kids and First Friday ArtWalks, the events are scheduled from May 24 to Sept. 28. Read moreMore than 80 free events planned for downtown Flagstaff during the summer
He will be graduating from FHS with plans to continue developing his culinary skills at NAU. Read moreFHS graduate spotlight: Dennis Parra Resendiz is cooking up his future
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A trio of Panthers led the way as Coconino nearly swept the 4A Conference's individual awards. Read moreCoconino softball nearly sweeps 4A Conference awards, Flagstaff earns two All-Conference honors
Drinen said she enjoys both learning and passing along knowledge -- which can be seen in her after-school activities. Read moreFHS graduate spotlight: Anamarie Drinen's neverending quest to learn
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BASIS Flagstaff takes the title as the first Arizona charter school to win the 2025 National High School Ethics Bowl. Read moreBASIS Flagstaff becomes Arizona’s 1st national Ethics Bowl champion
According to an April 21 announcement posted to the district's website, a group of community members has submitted this request. Read moreFUSD seeking feedback on request to rename FHS athletic field
“Some good, some bad,� Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, one of the ringleaders among rebellious conservatives, said of the manager’s amendment before the vote. Read moreSweeping budget package passes House after weeks of arm-twisting
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested two people on Monday, May 19, for allegedly trafficking fentanyl. Read moreSheriff’s deputies arrest 2 for alleged fentanyl trafficking
From the Navajo Nation to Flagstaff, Elena Klopfenstein has a mission to bring STEM and robotics to the reservation and support other Indigenous youth in her exceptional program: RezBotics. Read moreCHS graduate spotlight: Elena Klopfenstein bringing robotics to the reservation
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While the Coconino Panthers reached the postseason in three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019, including an appearance in the final six of the 4A Conference state tournament in 2018, the can… Read moreCoconino softball seniors conclude dominant careers with 4A Conference championship
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Benedict is a percussionist in both the concert and marching bands at CHS and completed three years of engineering classes through his school’s CIT program. Read moreCHS graduate spotlight: Morgan Benedict is ready to face the music
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The release also touted higher-than-expected ore quality. Read moreControversial uranium mine near Grand Canyon hits record-high production in April
The halls of the Arizona State Veteran Home in Flagstaff were overflowing with activity last Thursday morning as dozens of service providers welcomed more than 150 veterans from across Coconin… Read moreHigh Country Stand Down returns in new location for 2025 and beyond
Welcome to the pea family, commonly called the legume family, or as horticulturalist Catherine Kleier would say, the fabulous Fabaceae family! I’d be willing to bet that everyone reading this … Read moreGardening Etcetera: The fabulous Fabaceae family
View Leroux Street article HERE | View hospital article HERE | View housing article HEREÂ Read moreThe Arizona Daily Sun 3@3 report for Wednesday, May 21
The two-year paid position is open to military veterans or certain family members, and applications are open now. Read moreCongressman Crane hiring aide to manage veterans� casework
All three FUSD high schools will be having commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2025 at the end of this week. Read moreFUSD hosting graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 May 22 and 23
“I really enjoy nature and the forest,� he said. “I just want to find a way to get involved in it more often.� Read morePonderosa graduate spotlight: Austyn Long wants to get involved in nature
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Both the city and the state realtors associations listed a near-balanced housing market. Read moreFlagstaff home prices fall in April, city publishes update on 10-year goals
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