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All camping, backcountry permits suspended at Grand Canyon

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

GRAND CANYON – As of March 27, Grand Canyon will offer very limited services outside those that support visitor or resource protection. At Grand Canyon National Park, the following services and operations will be suspended: Backcountry permits for camping at Bright Angel, Indian Garden and Cottonwood campgrounds All access to Bright Angel, South Kaibab and North Kaibab trails Camping reservations at Mather Campground South Rim Trailer Village The health and safety of visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Grand Canyon National Park is the number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic….

MCSO lobbies closed to the public

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Due to possible COVID-19 health concerns, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) lobby and all substations will be closed to the public. This includes offices in Lake Havasu City, Mohave Valley, Colorado City, and Beaverdam/ Littlefield. Staff will remain working and will continue practicing the CDC recommended Social Distancing while keeping staff and the community safe. During this difficult time, MCSO will continue to serve the public in the most efficient and safe way possible. They will continue to serve the public through phone, email, and US Postal service. The main office in Kingman is equipped with…

Community News

2-1-1 Hotline offers virus information and referral

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

The Arizona Department of Economic Security and the Arizona Department of Health Services, Crisis Response Network and 2-1-1 Arizona has launched a new, statewide COVID-19 Hotline. The new line operates 12 hours daily, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days per week, and was created in addition to the existing COVID-19 hotline being operated by the Arizona Poison Control System. 2-1-1 Arizona is an information and referral service which transforms lives by linking individuals and families to vital services throughout the state, including food, rental, and utility assistance, along with other forms of aid. 2-1-1 Arizona works with more…

CORONAVIRUS: Local law restrictions in place

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Various Mohave County officials have authority to enforce restrictions that have been implemented now that at least three coronavirus cases are confirmed in northwest Arizona. Deputy County attorney Ryan Esplin said Thursday that the county’s emergency declaration empowers the Board, Sheriff, Department of Public Health and the county attorney’s office to act in the interest of public health and safety. “We have to understand that the virus is here and it’s probably been here for a while,” said Sheriff Doug Schuster. “We have to have a sane response to it. There is no need for panic. We’re…

Business News

SBA offices are open, offering assistance to small businesses

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest Emergency Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Their checklist provides information about the Emergency Injury Disaster Assistance Loans. This checklist includes: Loan Qualifications Loan Details Basic Forms Required Additional documentation required Apply online at the SBA site: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Error?aspxerrorpath=/ela/Account/Login BEWARE: The Portal may be undergoing maintenance. Due to overwhelming interest, possibly applying during non-peak hours might be ideal. Deadline to apply: 12/31/2020

Opinion

We will see many non-answers during crisis

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

Dear Editor, Another example of (don’t expect an answer if you ask a conservative a question they can’t, or one for which they do not have an answer), was on full display this past week. When reporter Peter Alexander asked President Trump, during a presidential briefing, “What do you say to Americans who are watching you right now who are scared?” Trump responded, “I say you are a terrible reporter, that’s what I say.” Please compare our President’s crude response to President Obama’s 2009 refined answer when South Carolina’s Republican Congressman Joe Wilson yelled, “you lie.” Instead of denigrating the…

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All camping, backcountry permits suspended at Grand Canyon

MCSO lobbies closed to the public

2-1-1 Hotline offers virus information and referral

CORONAVIRUS: Local law restrictions in place

SBA offices are open, offering assistance to small businesses

We will see many non-answers during crisis

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