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Flagstaff, Arizona Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How much more could Flagstaff homeowners pay under the new tax plan?
  • How Flagstaff’s $118 million fiber build-out could change daily life
  • Which June festivals will turn Flagstaff into a music and costume playground?

Also on today's calendar: Pioneer Day and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 83, low: 49.
  • Friday: Sunny and remaining warm, with a high of 82 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Flagstaff Proposes Property Tax Increase (signalsaz.com) — Flagstaff city leaders are proposing a 6.89% increase to primary property taxes, adding about $4 a year on a $100,000 home, to support ongoing Fire and Police operations. The hike is partly offset by a lower secondary rate, and residents can weigh in at a public hearing on June 16 at City Hall on West Aspen Avenue.
   

2. $118 million project will bring high-speed fiber to rural northern Arizona (azfamily.com) — Flagstaff neighborhoods are rapidly being wired with new high-speed fiber, part of a $118 million project that will connect 15,000 local homes by year’s end and 30,000 in coming years. City facilities, businesses, and rural neighbors who rely on Flagstaff as an internet hub are expected to see faster speeds, better access to telehealth, and more reliable service by 2028.
   

3. Out of the Area, but Worth the Drive: June 2026 (arcadianews.com) — Flagstaff readers have several road-trip-worthy options plus big happenings right at home this June. The Flagstaff Hullabaloo returns to Wheeler Park with parades, costumes, and live music, while the Flagstaff Folk Festival brings more than 150 folk acts, workshops, and a Route 66-themed songwriting competition to the Coconino Center for the Arts.
   

4. A Noble Cultural History (flagstaffbusinessnews.com) — Flagstaff’s own Symphony Orchestra is marking 76 years as the region’s largest performing arts group, with roots stretching from early downtown concerts to today’s NAU campus performances. A recent City of Flagstaff study praised the orchestra’s inclusivity, and its leaders highlight growing audiences plus outreach from elementary music programs to work inside Winslow Correctional Facility.
   

5. Katie Hobbs has a new reelection campaign ad. We fact-checked it (phoenixnewtimes.com) — Flagstaff readers may notice Gov. Katie Hobbs’ new reelection ad highlights her college years working at a Pizza Hut in town as part of her working-class story. A detailed fact-check reviews claims about her budget record, school meal and scholarship expansions, and efforts on housing and utility costs, while also noting Republican critiques and shared responsibility for recent state budget swings.
   

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  • Mountainaire General Store
    OPENING DELAYED! Still working out some technical kinks but will be ready to go tomorrow, SOFT OPENING, TUESDAY, JUNE 2nd! Hours will be 10-5 this… (Nextdoor Mountainaire)
  • Mountainaire General Store: I had a wonderful day meeting the neighbors during our open house today!
    Thank you to all those that came to show support!! 10-5 Monday - Friday this week. Open to your recommendations from the locals for preferred hours… (Nextdoor Mountainaire)
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Flagstaff. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Flagstaff. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flagstaff here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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