A person in northern Arizona died from bubonic (pneumonic) plague, marking Coconino County's first death from the disease since 2007.

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials received confirmatory test results July 11, 2025, and have confirmed that a Coconino County resident has died from pneumonic plague,

Parts of the Jacob Lake area are under GO evacuation orders, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is also evacuating. The fire has grown to 8,700 acres.

The review period allows for the public to go over the goals and policies while ensuring the plan reflects the community's values and vision for the future.

The White Sage Fire was burning in Arizona bout 15 miles southeast of Fredonia in Coconino County and north of the Grand Canyon State Park.

Coconino County Sheriff's Office responds to 770 calls over Independence Day weekend, collaborates with other agencies, and focuses on public safety.

Scheduled for Labor Day weekend at Fort Tuthill County Park, the 76th annual Coconino County Fair now has early bird tickets on sale.

Jacob Lake was being evacuated, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon was closed to visitors because of the fast-moving White Sage Fire.