Obituaries for Feb. 15, 2018
This week: Billy Dean Crawley, Leonard Carlston, Sharmaine Johnson, Louise Worker Gordy, June Y. Shondee, Julia Ann Clauschee, and Ben Cooley.
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Little data exists on shadowy world of sex trafficking
In an empty parking lot in Window Rock, Navajo activist Meskee Yatsayte gripped a handmade sign, demanding justice.
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Filing period for Navajo Nation candidates shortened
The filing period for candidates in this year’s Navajo Nation election has been reduced from 90 days to 14, according to the Navajo Election Administration.
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Who’s running? Lineup still unclear for NN president campaign
Just six months out from the primary election, only two candidates — Rex Lee Jim and Dineh Benally — have formally announced their intention to run for the Navajo Nation’s highest office.
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Letters: Education should be free on rez
A recent Navajo Times article reports that only 6,486 students out of 12,887 who applied for scholarship funding in 2017 were approved while 6,401 were turned away.
Read MoreWeather & Road Conditions
Window Rock Weather
Fair
84.0 F (28.9 C)
Dewpoint: 7.0 F (-13.9 C)
Humidity: 5%
Wind: North at 11.5 gusting to17.3 MPH (10 gusting to 15 KT)
Pressure: 30.28
Dewpoint: 7.0 F (-13.9 C)
Humidity: 5%
Wind: North at 11.5 gusting to17.3 MPH (10 gusting to 15 KT)
Pressure: 30.28
Highway 264,
I-40, WB @ Winslow