Sedona AZ (May 26, 2014) – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) received a donation of property in Yellowstone County, Montana, for the new Yellowstone National Cemetery, which will be dedicated in a Memorial Day Ceremony today. “We are pleased to expand burial service to Veterans and their families in Montana,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “Yellowstone... 

Harley McGuire, SedonaEye.com star Four Paws Up Pet Columnist salutes pals at Canines for Independence and PetSmart!Sedona AZ (May 25, 2014) – Just in time for Memorial Day, PetSmart has launched a new line of services aimed at honoring the service and sacrifice made by the nation’s men and women in the military. One dollar from each Patriotic Top Dog Grooming package, Patriotic Puppy Playtime... 

Sedona AZ (May 25, 2014) – The following is the ORDER SLIDE FIRE EMERGENCY CLOSURE COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST: Order Number: 04-14-05-F Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551, and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the Coconino National Forest, in Coconino and Yavapai County in the state of Arizona. The restricted area is depicted on the... 

Sedona AZ (May 25, 2014) – Yavapai County Arizona Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating allegations that two men entered a home in the Ponderosa Park subdivision off White Spar Road, Prescott, on Thursday, May 15, 2014, around 4:45 PM, and physically assaulted a teenage female when she arrived home alone. There was no forced entry. The victim was treated for minor injuries.... 

Yavapai County Supervisor A.G. Chip DavisSedona AZ (May 24, 2014) – The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the solar field and parking canopies on May 30, 2014, at the Camp Verde Detention Center, located at 2830 Commonwealth Drive, at 9:00 in the morning. In addition to the Board of Supervisors’, Presiding Superior Court Judge Mackey,... 

Smoke cloud headed toward southeast SedonaSedona AZ (May 23, 2014) – Smoke from the Slide Fire located north of Sedona, Arizona, in Oak Creek Canyon continues to affect several communities in Northern Arizona. Wildfire smoke is a mixture of small particles, gases and water vapor. The primary health concern is the small particles. Not everyone who is exposed to smoke will have health problems.... 

Smart Meter National GridSedona AZ (May 23, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Industry mouthpiece SmartGridNews finally admitted today that “smart” meters are surveillance devices. Of course they didn’t quite put it that bluntly. In fact, they celebrate the ability of utilities to know what appliances people use as another tool to help craft the... 

Sedona AZ (May 23, 2014) – To reduce the looming threat of summer wildfires following one of Arizona’s driest winters on record, officials have announced fire restrictions for many locations throughout Arizona. The restrictions take effect just as the busy Memorial Day weekend begins on Friday, May 23. Fire danger conditions, local closures and restrictions are subject to change. Many of the... 

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 22, 2014) – The American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter had 18 evacuees overnight in the Flagstaff shelter located at the Sinagua Middle School at 3950 East Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, Arizona. The shelter is part of the integrated response to the Slide Fire and is being staffed by Red Cross workers from throughout Arizona. Meals at the shelter are being provided by The Salvation...