PRESCOTT AZ (July 6, 2012) – Prescott National Forest fire officials would like to remind the community and forest visitors that Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect. While recent isolated rainfall has brought much needed temporary relief to the area, overall conditions across the forest remain unseasonably dry. All Arizona campgrounds and recreation sites are currently open to the public,... 

Pinal County hit by July 4 monsoon activity FLORENCE AZ (July 5, 2012) – Recovery from the Fourth of July monsoon storms continues in Arizona’s Pinal County where Pinal County Public Works crews are still monitoring several closed roads due to high water in and around washes. Updated road condition information will be provided to the public as available, advises Public Works in a reminder... 

Dear SedonaEye.com, According to the U.S. Navy‘s own estimates, the use of high-frequency underwater sound for testing will deafen 15,900 whales and dolphins and kill 1,800 more over the next five years. Whales and dolphins depend on sound to navigate and live. The Navy is required to include comments from the public on their Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), so your signature and comment... 

Prescott AZ (July 5, 2012) – On July 4, 2012 at approximately 10:00 in the evening, a Prescott Arizona police officer caught a Prescott man committing criminal damage to a traffic signal box at the corner of Montezuma and Willis streets. The man was observed tagging graffiti on the side of the traffic box, writing the word “Rise” in black marker. As the police officer approached the... 

Exclusive SedonaEye.com photo by R.Kelley 2012 of helicopter removal from Verde River fatal crash site near Sedona Arizona Exclusive SedonaEye.com photo by R.Kelley of helicopter removal from Verde River fatal crash site near Sedona Arizona Exclusive SedonaEye.com photo by R.Kelley of helicopter removal from Verde River fatal crash site near Sedona Arizona   Exclusive SedonaEye.com photo... 

Renata Barnwell Sedona AZ (July 5, 2012) – The Rotary Club of Sedona Arizona installed active Rotarian Renata Barnwell as its President for Rotary year 2012-2013. Former President Dave Young presented Barnwell with the President’s gavel along with the club’s best wishes for a successful year at the recent Installation banquet. Installed as Barnwell’s new leadership team and serving... 

An Opinion authored by City of Sedona Councilor Mike Ward Sedona AZ (June 27, 2012) –  In speaking with my friends and neighbors about our city’s financial condition, I have encountered opinions that range everywhere between “the city is soon to be bankrupt” to “the city has too much money in reserve funds and should pay off our indebtedness”. It isn’t that the opinions are wrong;... 

Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher Sedona AZ (June 26, 2012) – The Yavapai County Arizona Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Marshals Service and law enforcement authorities in Yavapai County participated in a joint fugitive apprehension initiative, termed Operation Independence, from June 18 through 22, 2012. The Arizona joint task force operation targeted fugitives charged with felonies across... 

Seligman AZ (June 26, 2012) – *June 28, 2012 UPDATE SEARCH EFFORTS ONGOING  Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputies and rescue personnel continued the search effort for Rich Gaffney today. He was last seen on June 19, 2012 at his business in Seligman. Gaffney’s vehicle, a silver 2003 Toyota Corolla, was found June 20, 2012 parked near milepost 345 on Highway 89 in the area of Little Hells Canyon,... 

SedonaEye.com Columnist Eddie S. Maddock Sedona AZ (June 20, 2012) – by Eddie S. Maddock, SedonaEye.com columnist. As Sedona embarks on a two to four year voyage with a newly seated City Council (depending on term lengths), campaign “wish lists” have already surfaced in at least one arena. During their recent election campaigns, individually, Mayor Rob Adams and long time Sedona real estate...