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Native American tribes in the U.S. announced he has removed responsibilities from his vice president, saying she no longer represents his administration and should consider resigning from the highest office within the Navajo Nation to ever be held by a woman.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.
Jamie Yazzie case: Boyfriend of a Navajo woman is sentenced to life in prison in her killing
After family members of a slain Navajo woman described their grief in a federal courtroom, the judge on Monday sentenced her boyfriend to life imprisonment for first-degree murder.
Boyfriend of slain Navajo woman sentenced to life in prison
After family members of a slain Navajo woman described their grief in a federal courtroom, the judge on Monday sentenced her boyfriend to life imprisonment for first-degree murder in a case that became emblematic of what officials call an epidemic of missing and slain Indigenous women.
Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River settlement
Navajo President Buu Nygren signed legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supplies from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes — as well as more security for drought-stricken Arizona.
Navajo Nation approves proposed settlement to secure Colorado River water
The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed water rights settlement that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress would ensure water for two other Native American tribes in a state that has been forced to cut back on water use.
Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes
A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress took a significant step forward with introduction in the Navajo Nation Council.
Group of Native American women work to improve literacy
In this Community Cares, education and literacy rates in Navajo Nation lag far behind the national average. Roughly 40% of Navajo adults lack a high school diploma or GED. A group of young indigenous women hit the road last month to change that. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the story.
Man wanted in deadly Navajo Nation shooting arrested
A man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting in a small community north of Flagstaff has been arrested.
'Armed and dangerous' person of interest sought in deadly northern Arizona shooting
Police are searching for a suspect in connection to a shooting that left one person dead and two others hurt on Monday in a small community on the Navajo Nation.
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Klee Benally, Navajo advocate for Indigenous people and environmental causes, dies in Phoenix
Klee Benally, a Navajo man who advocated on behalf of Indigenous people and environmental causes, has died, his sister said. He was 48 years old.
Learn more about the hat company rooted in Native American history
Learn about the hat company paying homage to Navajo Nation.
Navajo Nation declares widespread Medicaid scam in Arizona a public health state of emergency
The declaration allows the tribe to add more personnel, travel resources, medical supplies, funding and other means of support to address the ongoing problem.
Navajo Christmas Airlift: 70 pilots from Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado collect gift donations
70 pilots from Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado took part in the Navajo Christmas airlift on Nov. 10. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.