The Flagstaff Rotary Club sponsored the 2026 Coconino County Spelling Bee on Feb. 7 at the Flagstaff High auditorium. The club provided three judges (Laura Trout, Mike Williams and Mike Hickey) at the annual event, which featured participants from 16 local elementary and middle schools. Rotary funded the prizes, which were $250 for first place, $150 for second, and $100 for third.