New energy secretary denies climate change a ‘crisis’ during Oak Ridge visit • Tennessee Lookout
Energy Secretary Chris Wright denied climate change as a “crisis” and downplayed the threat during his visit to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) on Friday. At a press conference, Wright defended the Trump administration’s views on climate change, energy and government efficiency (DOGE). Wright did not announce any layoffs at ORNL. He suggests climate-related […]
Coconino National Forest taking next steps in Oak Creek to McGuireville Transmission Line project
verde valley news – The Coconino National Forest is working to improve the power grid for many residents of the Red Rock Ranger District by taking the next step with the APS McGuireville to Oak Creek 69kV transmission line project. of Transmission line project from McGuireville to Oak Creek will construct a new 13.7-mile transmission […]
Discovering the Inn Above Oak Creek
The glass-like reflections of trees in the still waters of Oak Creek. (Photo by Joe Gruberman) Sometimes necessity is the mother of chance. Such was the case when I found out I needed to travel for a few days to a location a few hours away, right in the middle of the tourist/vacation/vacation season, or […]
Coconino NF to host information sessions for Oak Creek Canyon subsurface withdrawal
sedona news – The Coconino National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold two virtual public meetings in the coming weeks to provide residents and visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the ongoing underground evacuation of Oak Creek Canyon. Masu. As part of the public meeting, forestry and BLM representatives will […]
Sedona council overturns Oak Creek resort over environmental concerns
SEDONA — The City Council on Tuesday night overturned approval of a proposed resort development along Oak Creek, endorsing a lawsuit filed by residents who say the development would have a negative impact on the environment. After a roughly six-hour meeting, the project was scrapped in its current form by a 4-3 vote. “We're very […]
Auburn’s McCrary Institute, Oak Ridge National Laboratory to build cybersecurity center to protect electricity grid
Auburn University's McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been awarded a $10 million grant from the Department of Energy to pilot a regional cybersecurity research and operations center to protect the electric grid from cyberattacks. The total cost of the project is $12.5 million, with […]
Exceptional Anglers event, Gone Fishin’, Not Just Wishin’, returns to Oak Mountain State Park
The Alabama Department of Conservation announced that its annual Exceptional Anglers event, “Gone Fishin', Not Just Wishin',” will return next week at Oak Mountain State Park. The event will take place May 8-10 and will teach basic fishing skills to students with disabilities from the Alabaster City, Pelham City, Shelby County and Jefferson County school […]
Woman suspected of stabbing her parents in the Village of Oak Creek
A woman was arrested after allegedly stabbing her parents Saturday morning, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. According to a statement from authorities, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at a home in Oak Creek Village in Sedona around 5:30 a.m. A sergeant found the suspect, later identified […]
Oak Creek hotel development opposed by some Sedona residents
Mark tenBroek, a retired civil engineer, poses for a photo near a road under construction in Sedona on June 18, 2024. He is one of several residents protesting a proposal to build a hotel near Oak Creek. Vanessa Abbitt/The Republic In Sedona, a new road is being extended in a different location from where residents […]
Some Sedona residents oppose Oak Creek Heritage Lodge project
SEDONA — Mark tenBroeck posed for a photo in front of a construction site on Forest Road. The spot he chose reflects his career as a civil engineer. The city is building a 270-car parking garage there, a big, expensive project, he said. TenBroeck said continued development will raise the cost of living and drive […]
