Sedona AZ – On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a plan to spend $10 million of the nearly $46 million dollars the county will receive from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), on improving water and sewer infrastructure within unincorporated areas of Yavapai County. The application for these grant funds begins by downloading, completing, and... 

Sedona AZ – Current events in Afghanistan have left many in our community feeling understandably upset. The mental, physical and emotional wounds are deep. You may be wondering about the impact of your sacrifice and service, or the service of those who deployed there. You are not alone. Remember that what is happening now does not minimize or negate the experiences of all who served there. Countless... 

Photo provided by Inciweb Cave Creek AZ – Despite rains and 146 personnel on scene, the Tonto National Forest Middle Fire continues to spread. Today, thirteen days after its start on June 29, 2021, the wildfire incident management team is reporting 2,784 acres burned, with zero containment. Highlights: Yesterday, precipitation fell over the Middle Fire reducing fire activity in some areas of... 

Sedona AZ – The surging COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona and across the country, and with anticipation of the availability of the approved coronavirus vaccines in 2021, has prompted the postponement of the 27th annual Sedona International Film Festival from February 20-28 to June 12-20-21. “We made the responsible decision to postpone the Festival. The good news is that having the Festival in... 

Sedona AZ – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: I’m reaching out to you today at a crucial time… Emily Seidel from our team sent an email on Thursday about the proposal by Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to bail out states that for decades have been reckless with their spending worth up to $1 trillion. We should be helping the people who are... 

Sedona AZ – On April 25, 2020 at approximately 8:00 in the morning, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office responded to an Arizona Game and Fish Department officer call of a suspicious vehicle near Chevelon Butte in the Forest Lakes area. The vehicle was associated with a Phoenix police report of a missing person. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, a U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement... 

Sedona AZ – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Friends: During this difficult time, crime did not cease. In fact, domestic violence, rage and drug use have been increasing in our community. Our brave local police officers and sheriff’s deputies have been walking into dangerous situations to keep the rest of us safe; let’s thank them for their bravery during this crisis.... 

Sedona AZ – Drivers in the city of Sedona will soon notice temporary modifications to the Y roundabout at the intersection of State Route 89A and State Route 179. The changes will be put into effect during the week of May 4, 2020 while the Arizona Department of Transportation and city of Sedona work together to enhance safety and improve mobility through this highly trafficked area. The following... 

AZ Gov. Ducey issues guidance for stay-at-home statewide Executive Order to stop the spread of COVID-19. Sedona AZ – To continue to limit the spread of COVID-19, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey extended his stay-at-home order for all of Arizona until May 15, 2020. The order says Arizona residents must limit time away from the house except: To conduct or participate in essential activities. For employment,... 

Article submitted by the city of Sedona. Sedona AZ – On April 26, 2020 at about 9:36 in the morning, cyclist Betty Winick, 66, collided with a vehicle driven by Robert Bemis, 78, while both were traveling north on State Route 179 in Sedona. As both vehicles entered the Chapel Road roundabout where the bicycle lane ends, the bicycle collided with the right side of the vehicle, veered off the roadway...