In 2009 Iceland, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Sweden topped the Freedom of the Press list with North Korea, Turkmenistan, Myanmar (Burma), Libya, Eritrea at the bottom. The US ranks as Satisfactory below Canada’s Good – Mexico is ranked as Difficult. In Nepal, Eritrea, and mainland China, journalists may spend years in jail simply for using the “wrong” word or photo. In 2012... 

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Sedona AZ (October 1, 2013) – The following Sedona Fire District Governing Board Draft Minutes are as received from the SFD and published without comment or edits: 9-25-13 DRAFT MINUTES Page 1 ~DRAFT~ Sedona Fire District Sedona Fire District Sedona Fire District Sedona Fire District 2860 Southwest Drive, Sedona, Arizona 86336 Telephone (928) 282-6800 FAX (928) 282-6857 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Station... 

Sedona AZ (September 23, 2013) – To protect your home from potential wildfires as well as make fall yard cleanup easier, the Sedona Fire District (SFD) is issuing no-cost residential burn permits.  The final date for burning with a permit is Saturday, December 7, 2013. SFD Fire Marshal Gary Johnson reminds SFD permit holders, “As always, extreme caution must be used.” Permits are required... 

Sedona AZ (September 23, 2013) – The Sedona Fire District Regular Board Meeting scheduled for September 25, 2013, Revised Agenda is as follows: Sedona Fire District 2860 Southwest Drive, Sedona, Arizona 86336 Telephone (928) 282-6800 FAX (928) 282-6857 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Station #1 – 2860 Southwest Drive – West Sedona – Multipurpose Room Wednesday, September 25, 2013 / 3:00 PM – Executive... 

Sedona AZ (September 10, 2013) – The following is the Sedona Fire District September 8, 2013, Draft Board Minutes published without comment or edits by SedonaEye.com: 8-28-13 SFD Board Meeting DRAFT Minutes Sedona Fire District 2860 Southwest Drive, Sedona, Arizona 86336 Telephone (928) 282-6800 FAX (928) 282-6857 FINANCE WORKSHOP AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING Station #1 – 2860 Southwest Drive... 

Sedona AZ (August 27, 2013) – The Sedona Fire District revised agenda for its August 28, 2013, finance workshop and regular board meeting at 3:30 PM in Sedona Fire Station One, 2860 Southwest Drive, Sedona, Arizona, follows: For the best in Arizona news and views, read www.SedonaEye.com daily!    Read More →

Sedona AZ (July 17, 2013) – Sedona Fire District (SFD) Fire Marshal Gary Johnson has advised that fire restrictions in effect since May 23, 2013, will be lifted at 8:00 in the morning on Friday, July 19.  Recent rains along with higher humidity, increased fuel moisture and the forecast for continuing monsoon activity have lowered but not eliminated fire danger in the fire district. SFD encourages... 

Sedona Fire District crews work the mountain face to reach fallen hiker – photo by SFD Fire Chief Kazian Sedona AZ (July 15, 2013) – *The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the deceased. It is 65 year-old Douglas Sims of Sedona, Arizona. Prior information: Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2013, Sedona Fire District (SFD) crews responded to a reported injured... 

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