Phoenix AZ (July 5, 2013) – The Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court issued an order disbarring Raya Tahan of Phoenix, Arizona, on April 9, 2013. During the State Bar of Arizona’s investigation, Tahan was found to have failed to abide by three clients’ decisions concerning the objectives of the representation. She also failed to reasonably communicate with her clients... 

Sedona AZ (July 5, 2013) – Steven Olea, Director of the Arizona Corporation Commission Utilities Division, recently submitted industry propaganda to the ACC’s “smart” meter docket, writes Warren Woodward, Sedona resident and Arizona ratepayer to the SedonaEye.com editor. Woodward adds, “Below is my response. I am left wondering if the ACC’s name should be changed... 

SedonaEye.com columnist, Eddie S. Maddock asks the powers that be to answer whether the Chamber of Commerce advertising is solely responsible for Sedona tourists Sedona AZ (July 4, 2013) – In an appropriate column for the celebration of Independence Day, SedonaEye.com columnist, Eddie S. Maddock, asks “Where is the balance, Sedona?” in her Eye on Sedona column: Question? Does anyone... 

Andrew Ashcraft texted this photo to wife Juliann of the Yarnell Fire in Arizona as the Granite Mountain Hot Shots set out to help – photo courtesy of Juliann Ashcraft via FB posting Sedona AZ (July 3, 2013)  – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has compiled a list of homes and structures in the Peeples Valley and Yarnell communities lost as a result of the Yarnell Hill Fire. The 129... 

WWII Veteran Benjamin Clark Jr. Sedona AZ (July 4, 2013) – He was there. On this Independence Day consider the experiences of Benjamin Clarke Jr. who paid a very high price to help assure our freedom and independence. Clarke Jr. spent three years of his life in the infamous Stalag 17-B prison camp in World War II. His career started with flight training in 1943 in Walla Walla, Washington. Overseas... 

Sedona AZ (July 3, 2013)  – The Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court has ordered that attorney John R. Thornton of Prescott, Arizona, be suspended from the practice of law for two years. On March 11, 2013, the judge accepted an agreement for discipline by consent between John R. Thornton and the State Bar of Arizona and ordered he be suspended for two years, retroactive to November... 

Sedona AZ (July 3, 2013) – The Northern Arizona Food Bank is please to announce our “Annual Summer Food Drive” which is in full swing from July 1 through September 15, 2013. We are encouraging local area businesses and organizations to hold a food drive with your employees. The top performers will be recognized by our food bank. Please realize that during the summer months, our food... 

Phoenix AZ (July 2, 2013) – The Presiding Disciplinary Judge (PDJ) of the Arizona Supreme Court has ordered that John M. Curtin and Mark B. Pyper of Phoenix and Roberto Salazar of Tucson be reprimanded for violating Rules of Professional Conduct. In the matter of John M. Curtin, the PDJ accepted the consent agreement reached between him and the State Bar of Arizona and ordered that he be reprimanded... 

Sedona AZ (July 2, 2013) –  The SedonaEye.com publishes the Sedona Fire District Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Draft Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Minutes as received and without comment: For the best in Arizona news and views, read www.SedonaEye.com daily!    Read More →

This article written and submitted by City of Sedona staff. Sedona AZ (July 2, 2013) – The monthly sewer rate for City of Sedona sewer customers will increase for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013. Because the City bills in arrears, customers will see this increase reflected in the July billing, which is processed at the end of July. The rate increase is 10%. For example, the monthly...