Big Brothers Big Sisters is hosting its first-ever Move For Kids’ Sake event in the final half of October.

To participate, form a QuaranTeam and fundraise. Teams can sign up at https://www.bbbsmountainregion.org/mfks

Run, walk, hike, bike, jump rope, even click the tv remote.

Keep an eye on Big Brothers Big Sisters social media pages for special challenges and awards for team efforts.

Raise $100 per person/$500 per team. Anyone who raises $100 or more will receive an event T-shirt.

Top fundraisers will be eligible for special prizes.

Remain socially distanced while moving and proving.

Participants can post themselves participating on their social media channels and tag Big...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Nearly $50 million was added to the Navajo Nation CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus) Act Hardship Assistance Expenditure Plan through Navajo Nation Council Resolution No. CS-74-20. After the Navajo Nation Council considers and then approves an application process it will give the Office of the Controller all necessary approvals to implement the hardship assistance program.

“With the enactment of the CARES Fund Hardship Assistance Expenditure Plan, the Navajo people will receive additional assistance for the hardships brought on by the coronavirus pandemic,” Speaker Seth Damon (Bááhaal, Chichiltah, Manuelito, Red Rock, Rock Springs...

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez was among several Arizona tribal leaders who met with presidential candidate Joe Biden and vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris, during a visit held at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Ariz. to discuss tribal priorities and the Biden-Harris Plan for Tribal Nations. Cindy McCain, wife of the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., was also in attendance.

“Today’s meeting sends a message to all of Indian Country that the Biden-Harris team is ready to work together with all tribes, including the Navajo Nation,” Nez announced. “As the first people of this country, we have to let our voices be heard at the highest levels of...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Department of Health, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 29 new COVID-19 positive cases for the Navajo Nation and no deaths on Oct. 21.

The total number of deaths remains at 574. Reports indicate that 7,403 individuals have recovered from COVID-19, and 118,092 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 11,030, which includes two delayed reported cases.

The Navajo Nation will have a 56-hour weekend lockdown beginning on Oct. 23 at 9 pm until Oct. 26 at 5 am, and another from Oct. 30 until Nov. 2. The daily curfew remains in effect from 9 pm...