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WHITERIVER — The FBI has announced that the remains of missing White Mountain Apache Tribal member Willie Fernandez “Steamboat” Declay, (who w… Read more
SHOW LOW — Authorities are seeking information from the public about a series of missing person cases involving two men and two children in th… Read more
Founder of the White Mountain Apache Tribe’s Cultural Center and Museum at Fort Apache, Edgar Perry, loved, admired and respected by many, was… Read more
WHITERIVER—The White Mountain Apache Tribe is showing signs of progress in their fight against COVID-19, showing only one new case on August 2… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE – United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) is a 44-year-old non-profit organization whose purpose is to foster the s… Read more
FORT APACHE INDIAN RESERVATION, WHITERIVER — In response to an increase in COVID-19 cases, the White Mountain Apache Tribe (the “Tribe”) took … Read more
WHITERIVER – Good news came to The White Mountain Apache Tribe’s Housing Authority last week when they were awarded $3 million from the U.S. D… Read more
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FT. APACHE — Executive Order No. 07202001 Read more
ARIZONA — Gov. Doug Doug Ducey this week pushed back any in-person school re-openings until August 17, giving school officials another two wee… Read more
WHITERIVER – While the debate rages on regarding the wearing of face masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, some 7,720 White Mountain… Read more
NAVAJO COUNTY — The White Mountains Apache Tribe has imposed a tough, 57-hour lockdown and a shelter-in-place order to contain a dangerous inc… Read more
APACHE & NAVAJO COUNTIES — As more COVID-19 patients flock to hospitals and doctors’ offices, the federal government has agreed to finally… Read more
ARIZONA — The pandemic delivered a heavy blow to the state’s colleges and universities, but the full damage won’t become clear until the fall … Read more
WHITERIVER — Cases of COVID-19 on the White Mountain Apache Tribe have surged to 1,100 as of this week, according to tribal officials, making … Read more
ARIZONA —As COVID-19 cases surge, hospitals may need all their beds after all, according to the Arizona state health director. Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE & SHOW LOW – The City of Show Low, Navajo County and the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside are partnering to help our neighbors l… Read more
Proudly showing off the fish that didn’t get away, Aliana Hinton caught this 16 in. Apache trout at Earl Park Lake near Hawley Lake on the Whi… Read more
WHITERIVER — The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation (Udall Foundation) announced the Udall Undergraduate Scholars for 2020 on May… Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS – This week, starting Sunday, May 10, is National Police Week honoring all of the police officers all across the nation who ha… Read more
FT. APACHE - Theodore Roosevelt School has settled two lawsuits with the U.S. Department of the Interior in the federal Civilian Board of Cont… Read more
The 2020 White Mountain Apache Tribal Election took place Wednesday, May 6. The White Mountain Apache Tribal Constitution requires the swearin… Read more
WHITERIVER – With many persons in other areas of the state wishing to make contributions to the White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT) Emergency O… Read more
WHITERIVER — The White Mountain Apache Tribe made an Emergency Declaration on March 12, 2020, as the severity of the novel coronavirus (COVID-… Read more
Councilman Jerold Altaha, (left), is sworn in by the Honorable Chief Judge Georgina Hastings, (right), while his mother Ludy Altaha, (middle),… Read more
Councilman Arnold Beach Sr., (left), is sworn in while his wife, Arlene Beach, (middle), observes. The Honorable Chief Judge Georgina Hastings… Read more
Newly elected councilman Aubrey Aday (left) and his daughter Dadda Aday Case,(middle), are sworn in by Honorable Chief Judge Georgina Hastings. Read more
Newly elected Councilman Kasey Valesquez, (left), and his wife Althea Valesquez, (middle). The event was broadcast over KNNB airwaves for all … Read more
WHITERIVER – As of April 20 there were nine inmates and four correctional officers at the White Mountain Apache Tribe Department of Correction… Read more
WHITERIVER – On Wednesday, April 29, Chairwoman, Gwendena Lee-Gatewood’s chief of staff, Jerry Gloshay Jr., along with Colin Tessier and other… Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS – One of the results of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn left in its wake are gasoline prices hitting record lows. Read more
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NAVAJO COUNTY – Though the quote is anonymous, there are many who use it: “One song can change a moment, one idea can change a world, one step… Read more
ARIZONA — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has urged the federal government to rush aid to tribal communities beset by COVID-19. Read more
NAVAJO COUNTY — Creeping silently, the impacts of the coronavirus continue to grow and spread across the White Mountain region. Read more
SOUTHEAST ARIZONA — As the Fort Apache Fuels Crew wraps up their second season of working in partnership with Coronado National Forest to rest… Read more
Theodore Roosevelt students honored fallen officer David Kellywood. In order to embed a sense of loyalty and desire to carry on Officer Kellyw… Read more
PHOENIX – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) recently announced the winners of the second annual Get Fit. Don’t Quit! Spotlight Awards… Read more
Traveling to the Chief Alchesay Activity Center on Thursday, Feb. 27, the procession escorting Office David Kellywood's hearse passed innumera… Read more
Covering the entire parking lot to the left of the Chief Alchesay Activity Center on Thursday, Feb. 27 were law enforcement vehicles and motor… Read more
Remembering Officer David Kellywood, schools, churches and businesses lined Chief Avenue in Whiteriver with banners of tribute for his journey home. Read more
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PINETOP – On Feb. 19, Kamellia Kellywood, widow of fallen White Mountain Apache Police Officer David Kellywood, made a trip to Doubletree Brid… Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS — The body of slain White Mountain Apache Police Officer David Wesley Kellywood came home Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 18. Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS – Years ago, Roger Leslie who was the general manager of Hon-Dah Casino and Conference Center said, “Community means come in u… Read more
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Theodore Roosevelt School honors its January students of the month. For the boys, back row: Joshua Standing, Mykee Ivins, Brent Aday, Adriano … Read more
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HONDAH — A young White Mountain Apache Tribal Police officer was killed just before 1 a.m. Monday morning while responding to a roadside incid… Read more
Offering a special blessing to Eric Kramer and Carol Sletten, Jerry Gloshay Jr., Chief of Staff to Chairwoman Gwendena Lee-Gatewood, beat his … Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS — A staffer with White Mountain Apache Tribe Game & Fish was part of a helicopter team during the recent wolf count. Read more
WHITERIVER — Dawnafe Whitesinger is a leader with a heart. She grew up on the Fort Apache Reservation and is the first White Mountain Apache t… Read more
Theodore Roosevelt School honors its December Students of the Month. Pictured, back row: Tia Tobin, Marley Ethelbah, Ramon Cisneros, Ira Benal… Read more
McNary Elementary School honors its students of the month for December. They are honoring the 1974 McNary High School State 3A Champions. Pict… Read more
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