Officials are urging people to take fire safety seriously by taking the proper precautions when taking part in some of their favorite summertime activities, including starting fires; people should not use items like gasoline or kerosene, which can cause flare ups and result in serious injuries. (U.S. Air Force file photo) Sedona AZ (June 17, 2018) — Barbecues, fireworks and camping are all big parts... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie S. Maddock on today in Sedona. Sedona AZ (June 16, 2018) – At some point during our lives, Rah! Rah! Sis Boom Bah! is a cheer most of us are able to relate to. With Federal, State, County and City elections on the 2018 horizon, perhaps it’s time to break out the drum roll and resurrect the well known phrase to cheer for the candidates of our choice. We are... 

Article written and submitted by City of Sedona AZ. Sedona AZ (June 16, 2018) – The public is invited to a Sedona Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Sedona City Council Chambers for discussion and possible action regarding the update of the city’s Land Development Code (LDC). The council chambers are located in the City Hall complex... 

Sedona AZ (June 15, 2018) – On May 20, 2018, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a deceased elderly male in the Forest Lakes, AZ area. The deceased man had severe trauma and was found on the side of the road in the area of Forest Service Road 512 (Young Road) and SR 260. The deceased was identified as William Max Rudd, 94, of Scottsdale, AZ, and the death was investigated... 

Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ and written by Steve Mertes, its Chief Building official. Sedona AZ (June 14, 2018) – All communities need building codes to provide for the safety, health and welfare of the community. As the city’s new chief building official, I am committed to ensuring that all residents, business owners and visitors have confidence that Sedona’s buildings and structures... 

Sedona AZ (June 12, 2018) – Today the Arizona Free Enterprise Club filed an elections complaint with the Arizona Attorney General’s office against the Outlaw Dirty Money political committee for potential criminal misconduct. Evidence from multiple independent sources indicate that the committee is paying circulators on a per-signature bases, in direct violation of Arizona law. The Outlaw Dirty... 

Coconino County Sheriff’s Office coordinated the response to an injured Sycamore Canyon climber fall on Sunday. Sedona AZ (July 12, 2018)  – On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 11:00 in the morning, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call that a climbing accident had occurred in the Sycamore Canyon area known as Paradise Forks. The caller reported that a 22-year-old female climber... 

Sedona AZ  (June 11, 2018) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Sedona Voters and Residents, City of Sedona Council chamber is influenced by four entities of power (wizards), writes an appalled and concerned Sedona resident. Originally I wrote about the three main industries – Tourism (the Chamber), Real estate/Development, and Construction which run Sedona politics... 

Merrill Roberts’ Monsoon in Sedona Sedona AZ (June 10, 2018) – Governor Doug Ducey proclaimed June 10-15 Monsoon Awareness Week. The proclamation recognizes the importance of being informed about Arizona’s severe weather and flooding. “Monsoon Awareness Week provides valuable education and information for Arizona residents to use to get prepared,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “I encourage... 

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