(Times photo - Cindy Yurth)David Dunston, 38, of Tsaile, Ariz., escaped serious injury Monday morning when his westbound SUV, left, was hit almost head-on by a Navajo Transit Authority bus that slid into his lane on an icy curve of Navajo Route 7 near Del Muerto, Ariz., about 8 a.m. Dunston remained at the scene and said he felt "OK, for the most part." Passengers on the bus were transported to the Chinle Comprehensive Health Facility where they were being examined as of this writing.
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State police: No charges in lawmakers' tiff
A police investigation has concluded that a New Mexico lawmaker did not "slug" another one during a contentions conversation in December 2009.
Council limits court use of Fundamental Law
Diné Fundamental Law, the traditional cultural values cited as guiding principles in the Navajo Nation Code, can only be used in peacemaker court proceedings, according to a bill passed by the tribal council during its winter session.
Some Hopis discouraged with new leaders
Anonymous letter accuses new Hopi leadership of failing to do their jobs, as promised.
High court to hurry up vote hearing
Leupp man challenges Dec. 15 special election, saying not enough voters turned out to make it valid.
Council appeal of leave decision headed for hearing
President Joe Shirley Jr.'s forced leave is heading back into the spotlight.
Aneth backs Navajo Nation as trustee of oil fund
Chapter votes to "vehemently oppose" letting a private corporation handle the money.
Police Blotter: Family dispute leaves 1 dead
The incident took place on Jan. 31 at a home 1/2 mile west of the Conoco Station in Ganado.
Fireworks muted as Shirley faces council delegates
The first public exchange between President Shirley and the Navajo Nation Council was uneventful -- until one delegate asked for his resignation.
Diné College prez placed on paid leave
For the second time in two years, the Diné College Board of Regents has put Ferlin Clark on administrative leave.
Special prosecutor named
D.C. lawyer will investigate the tribe's contracts and payments from the Navajo Nation Council's discretionary fund to family members of legislative branch employees.
Stranded by heavy snow storms, residents get help
Arizona, Apache County and Navajo Nation emergency personnel met at the Chinle Chapter House Monday to set up an incident command post to deal with the aftermath of last weekend's snowstorm.
Vets complain over new financial aid process
Agency accused of throwing obstacles in the way of veterans.
Diné College board mulls status of prez
Controversial president has support of many students, but opposed by many others.
Budget cut endangers Ft. Lewis tuition waiver
A Colorado lawmaker disputes published reports that a bill would end the tuition waiver for Native American students attending Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo., a waiver that has been a treaty right for nearly 100 years.
Hearing hits housing hot button
The Christmastime eviction of 10 Navajo families from their housing has focused public attention on the Navajo Nation's housing crisis.
Shirley asks for election complaint to be thrown out
Navajo Nation president argues in a motion that the challenge to the Dec. 15 special election was filed improperly on a number of different levels.
Coal harder to come by this winter
Waits up to four hours, and sometimes being turned away by guards, are common this winter.
Community views
- Shirley single-handedly ruined nation's reputation
"We have lost our drive as a nation, so many decisions made for our future, in so little time." By Joan Chissie - Staffers revived faltering veterans office
"Let me be the first to congratulate Mrs. Evangeline Logg for a job well done. She and her staff took the faltering Navajo veterans office and its disarray and got it back in order. It just goes to show that it takes a strong-willed woman to clean house." By Leon Curley Jr. - Do not aid and abet government corruption
"When our wise leaders signed the Treaty of 1868, they did it to stop the dying of our people and to preserve the dignity and rights of our people to life. " By Wally Brown - In defense of Diné College
"The Associate Students of Diné College stand and I speak on behalf as well as an officer in the position as ASDC student senator that all we favor is that "justice and justice for all would protectorate the reputation of Diné College." By Milton Brock
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