Politics Jan 06 Amid unrelenting drought, Biden signs water bills benefiting 3 tribes in Arizona President Joe Biden has approved three bills that will improve access to water for three tribes in Arizona amid an unrelenting drought.
Politics Nov 30 WATCH: Biden makes new commitments during Tribal Nations Summit Biden announced new steps to establish uniform standards for federal agencies to consult with tribes, a plan to revitalize Native languages and new efforts to strengthen the tribal rights that are outlined in existing treaties with Washington.
Nation Jun 20 Arizona wildfires sweep lands rich with ancient sites, artifacts As efforts to fight wildfires advance, crews are doing more to avoid or minimize damage from bulldozers and other modern-day firefighting tools. Archaeologists say those efforts ensure ancient tools and dwellings are protected.
Nation Jun 13 Western wildfires force evacuations in Arizona, California In Arizona, firefighters are battling a wildfire on the northern outskirts of Flagstaff that has forced evacuations in the same area as another springtime blaze.
Nation May 11 Interior Department report identifies more Native American boarding schools and burial sites A new federal study shows the U.S. government supported more than 400 Native American boarding schools aimed at assimilating Native children.
Nation Apr 20 Growing Arizona wildfire forces more than 700 people from their homes An Arizona wildfire doubled in size overnight after tearing through two-dozen structures and forcing the evacuation of more than 700 homes.
Politics Dec 15 States volunteer to take more cuts in Colorado River water Water leaders in California, Arizona and Nevada have signed an agreement to further reduce their take of Colorado River water to help stave off wider, mandatory cuts in the future.
Economy Nov 18 Tribes welcome infusion of money in infrastructure bill The Indian Health Service says it will consult with tribes on how best to use the $3.5 billion. The amount is enough to fulfill the more than 1,560 projects on the agency's list of sanitation deficiencies.
Science Oct 23 How wildfires impact wildlife and their habitats Wildlife centers in the U.S. West are caring for animals that weren’t able to flee the flames or are looking for food in burned-over places.
Arts Jan 22 ‘Your Land’? Some Native Americans question inaugural song Native Americans celebrated as Joe Biden revoked a pipeline permit and halted border wall construction on his first day as president.