Sedona AZ (July 18, 2013) – The McGuireville rest area along Arizona Interstate 17 at milepost 298, near State Route 179 exit to Sedona, will close to the public for approximately 45 days in order to complete renovations to the rest area, advises the Arizona Department of Transportation. Facilities on both sides of I-17 will close on Monday, July 22, 2013, so crews can renovate the water pump... 

Washington DC (July 18, 2013) – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached another milestone in its disability claims transformation process – over 30 percent of the current disability claims inventory is now digital and accessible to claim raters in VA’s electronic claims processing system, which has now been fielded ahead of schedule at all 56 Regional Offices across the country.... 

Sedona AZ (July 8, 2013) –  The Arizona Department of Public Safety will begin accepting applications for Cadet Officer, Officer (AZ Post certified), and Reserve Officer (Volunteer) beginning Monday, July 8, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. Applications will be accepted online at azdps.gov until Monday, July 15, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. At this time, positions are available statewide with the exception of the Phoenix... 

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Yarnell AZ wildfire claims 19 Granite Mountain Hot Shots lives Prescott AZ (July 1, 2013) – The Arizona Community Foundation, in partnership with its affiliated Yavapai County Community Foundation, is matching gifts to its Disaster Relief Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000 to address needs resulting from the wildfire currently burning in Yarnell, Arizona. $75,000 of this total match was... 

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.... 

Sedona AZ (June 30, 2013) – The Sedona Fire Board approved and adopted the proposed 2013/2014 Sedona Fire District Fiscal Year Budget of $12,983,113 on June 26, 2013, as follows: For the best in Arizona news and views, read www.SedonaEye.com daily!    Read More →

Rendering of Sedona Fire Station 6 Sedona AZ (June 30, 2013) – The Sedona Fire District Board asked that the SedonaEye.com post this invitation to the groundbreaking ceremony for its Fire Station #6 in the Sedona Chapel area. We thank Abraham Koniarsky and Karen Schmitt for their help in providing the information: You’re Invited to the Sedona Fire District Fire Station No. 6 Groundbreaking... 

Sedona AZ (June 28, 2013) – The State Bar of Arizona is accepting applications for two non-attorney vacancies on the Arizona Supreme Court’s Committee on Character and Fitness, which is responsible for the investigation and recommendation of applicants for admission to the practice of law in Arizona. Applicants must have the time, skill and patience to review confidential detailed reports of background... 

Sedona AZ (June 25, 2013) – Better Business Bureau Serving Central, Northern, and Western Arizona (BBB) continues to hear from local residents about deceptive calls offering free medical alert systems. BBB warns the automated phone calls have made their way across the country from entities using several names such as “Medical Emergency,” “Medical Alert Company,” and...