Oak Ridge Fire: Evacuations lifted on Navajo Nation
All evacuation orders have been lifted amid a wildfire that burned over 11,000 acres on the Navajo Nation.
Oak Ridge Fire grows as evacuations remain
The Navajo Nation has declared a state of emergency due to the Oak Ridge Fire, which is burning nearly 10,000 acres near St. Michaels. More than 400 fire personnel are on scene, but the flames remain only 1% contained.
St. Mary's Food Bank aids Oak Ridge Fire victims
St. Mary's Food Bank is sending much-needed supplies to those affected by the Oak Ridge Fire. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.
St. Mary's Food Bank trucks much-needed supplies to Oak Ridge Fire
St. Mary's Food Bank dispatched a tractor-trailer filled with essential supplies to the Navajo Nation on Tuesday. The delivery aims to provide relief to those impacted by the Oak Ridge Fire, including firefighters.
Oak Ridge Fire burns thousands of acres on Navajo Nation
A rapidly growing wildfire has burned more than 6,200 acres on the Navajo Nation since starting Saturday. The Oak Ridge Fire is burning near St. Michaels with no containment.
Oak Ridge Fire grows on Navajo Nation
Flames grew overnight in the Oak Ridge Fire burning on Navajo Nation. The size is now more than 1,800 acres as evacuations remain in place for some residents.
SRP provides update on Light Up Navajo project
SRP's Light Up Navajo project installs 149 new electricity poles to the Navajo Nation Reservation in an effort to help homes in the area connect to the grid.
SRP brings electricity to Navajo Nation
The Light Up Navajo Six Project took another step forward with workers from SRP sending supplies to power homes on the Navajo Nation with electricity.
Navajo Scouts head to CA to fight wildfires
A team of Navajo firefighters is headed to southern California to battle several wildfires that have broken out.
Navajo Scouts deploy to battle California wildfires
A team of Navajo firefighters is headed to southern California to battle the several wildfires that have broken out.
Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development
Peyote, a cactus that contains mescaline, a hallucinogen, grows naturally in South Texas and northern Mexico.
Arizona's Canyon de Chelly becomes latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours
Supporters of the tours say they offer an exciting experience and allow older people and those with disabilities to see and enjoy the parks. Critics say the flights are an unnecessarily dangerous way to view some of the most stunning public lands in the United States.
A Native American tribe is closer to acquiring more land in Arizona after decades of delay
Federal officials have joined with the state of Arizona to begin fulfilling a settlement agreement that was reached with the Hopi Tribe nearly three decades ago, marking what tribal officials described as a historic day.
Harassment investigation clears Navajo Nation president
The tribe has been mired in political upheaval since April, when Navajo Vice President Richelle Montoya publicly outlined allegations of intimidation and sexual harassment against President Buu Nygren, stemming from interactions at an August 2023 meeting in Nygren’s office.
Navajo Nation sues to extend polling hours on Election Day following Apache County tech issues
Following technical issues in Apache County on Election Day, Navajo Nation's President said he filed a lawsuit to extend polling hours to accommodate voters.
How does abortion translate? Ballot measures are a challenge for interpreters
Reproductive rights measures are on the ballots in 10 states after heated debates over how to describe their impact on abortion — and that's just in English. A different debate exists over elections information that are translated for communities where English is not the primary language.
Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel passes away at age 107, Navajo Nation announces
One of the final remaining code talkers during World War II, John Kinsel, was pronounced dead by the Navajo Nation Council at 107 years of age.
Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. passes away
One of the last remaining code talkers during WWII, John Kinsel Sr., was pronounced dead by the Navajo Nation.
Navajo leader calls for tribal vice president’s resignation amid political upheaval
The president of one of the largest Native American tribes in the U.S. announced he has removed responsibilities from his vice president, saying she no longer represents his administration and should consider resigning from the highest office within the Navajo Nation to ever be held by a woman.
Trump, Harris campaigns target native voters in Arizona
Both the Trump and Harris campaigns have spent the past weeks targeting not only Arizona voters, but native voters in particular as Arizona is home to 22 tribes, boasting a population of half a million.