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Superintendent to be interim Sedona Red Rock High School principal

Sedona-Oak Creek School District Superintendent Tom Swaninger, Ed.D., will serve as the interim principal for Sedona Red Rock Jr./Sr. High School for next year. This year’s principal, Heather Isom, accepted a new position at Shadow Cactus High School in Cave...

City starts pavement project

The city and their contractor, Cactus Asphalt, will execute an asphalt pavement preservation project starting on Monday June 8, and extending until the end of the month, on the following streets: Roadrunner Rancho & Misc Roads, Monday, June 8 thru Thursday,...

Dora Ina Larson

Dec. 22, 1945 — May 28, 2026 Dora Ina Larson, of Sedona, was born on Dec. 22, 1945 in Scobey, Montana, and died on May 28 in Cottonwood. Larson was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Vera Anderson; sister,...

William John Kusner

Jan. 16, 1938 — May 15, 2026 William “Bill” John Kusner, 88, died on May 15 in Sedona. Kudner is survived by his wife of 59 years, Justine; his daughter, Ruth Potts; son in law, Michael Potts; and grandson, Luke Potts;...

Primary Election Forums Set

The League of Women Voters of Northern Arizona will host a series of candidates' forums this June for voters in Verde Valley communities ahead of local city and town elections. The public is invited to attend these free events...

Valerie Jean [De Lucchi] Olmsted

Jan. 9, 1951 — April 18, 2026 Dr. Valerie Jean Olmsted, 75, of Sedona, died on April 18. She was born in San Francisco, on Jan. 9, 1951, to the late Frank and Ruth De Lucchi. Olmsted is survived by her...

Arizona State Parks releases heat safety tips

Warmer weather means extra outdoor precautions for everyone hoping to enjoy outdoor recreation in the Grand Canyon State. Use these tips from Arizona State Parks and Trails to prepare before heading out for your next adventure. No matter if you've...

Cinco de Mayo comes early to Tlaquepaque

The Cinco de Mayo fun comes early this Saturday May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., with annual celebration taking place across Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village. The free event transforms Tlaquepaque’s charming courtyards into a lively cultural gathering filled...

100+ Women Who Care donate $29K to 2 nonprofits

On April 6, the 100+ Women Who Care Sedona-Verde Valley Chapter celebrated six years of community service to nonprofits and 18 Giving Circles. The 145 members have collectively donated almost $250,000 to 18 nonprofits. On April 6, the Sedona Community...

Frederick ‘Fred’ Franklin Shinn

June 20, 1937 — April 5, 2026 Frederick "Fred" Franklin Shinn, born in Chicago to Frederick and Frances Shinn, died on April 5. Shinn was married to Joy Kukla Shinn for 53 years until her death on Jan. 31, 2011. He is...

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