Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Switchbacks highway construction update Sedona AZ (May 30, 2014) – As the battle against the Slide Fire in Oak Creek Canyon winds down, the ongoing highway-improvement project along the “switchbacks” section of Arizona State Route 89A will resume this weekend, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The previously-scheduled closure of the... 

Slide Fire viewed along AZ Interstate 40 near Williams, Arizona on May 26, 2014Sedona AZ (May 27, 2014) — Coconino County representatives will hold a community meeting at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, to discuss future procedures for residents and business owners to re-enter properties in the Oak Creek Canyon. Several residents... 

Sedona AZ (May 23, 2014) – A community meeting will be held at the Sedona Red Rock High School Performing Arts Center, SR 89A, west Sedona at 4:00 p.m. today. The Slide Fire, reported just before 4:00 p.m. May 20, 2014, is burning in Oak Creek Canyon just north of Slide Rock State Park. Closures include AZ SR Highway 89A from Sedona to Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff, and Forest Road 535 off SR Highway... 

Sedona AZ (May 14, 2014) – It’s business as usual informs the Arizona Department of Transportation and the City of Sedona, Arizona. That will be a familiar phrase for the popular tourist destinations in Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon as the Arizona Department of Transportation is preparing for a full closure of the State Route 89A switchbacks north of Sedona following the Memorial Day holiday... 

Oak Creek Canyon from the Vista photo courtesy of Oak Creek Watershed Sedona AZ (December 26, 2013) – The search for 22-year-old Thomas Lang last seen December 18, 2013, continued at daybreak today and involves approximately 60 ground personnel, a dog team, and air support from YCSO’s Recue 1 helicopter. Additionally, technical rescue teams from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Coconino... 

Sedona AZ (July 1, 2013)  – Those of us who enjoy summer afternoons along Oak Creek will soon meet a new group of advocates for clean water and healthy recreation practices. The Oak Creek Ambassador program will kick off on July 1, 2013, introducing a community outreach effort focused on building awareness of the impact of recreation activities on the quality of water and health of Oak Creek.... 

Harley McGuire, SedonaEye.com Star Paws Up Columnist Sedona AZ (May 29, 2013) – Our Four Paws Up Star Columnist Harley McGuire’s been having lots of fun listening to his mom talk about her latest challenge, a dumber smarter cell phone. So let’s hear what’s happening down on the ranch…okay…the living room in Sedona but for a little guy, it FEELS like a ranch out there!... 

Sedona AZ (May 13, 2013) – The Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest in partnership with the City of Sedona and the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) are currently investigating strategies to provide public transportation to trailheads, recreation sites and visitor centers on Arizona State Highway 179 north from the Forest Service... 

Sedona AZ (April 19, 2011) – The Sedona Fire District Board is accepting applications from citizens to form a Chapel Station exploratory and design committee. The Committee will be comprised of not more than seven (7) citizens and not less than five (5) including one  or two (1 or 2) Fire Board member(s) and one (1) SFD staff member. Committee member applicants must be registered voters and...