Yearly Archives: 2011
Myths exposed as TransparentNevada provides access to 12 years of NSHE operating budgets
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASETwelve years' worth of operating budgets for the Nevada System of Higher Education is now available through TransparentNevada, the Nevada Policy Research...
Washoe Sheriff’s office mourns death of k-9 Zak
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEWashoe County Sheriff’s Office K9 Zak died of natural causes Sunday in the presence of Deputy James McNeill, his handler for 10years.Zak...
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center provides $153,250 in non-profit grants
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASESaint Mary’s Regional Medical Center and Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) has awarded more than $153,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations that...
Former Taliban Hostage to Receive Courage in Journalism Award
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASENew York Times Reporter David Rohde wins inaugural McCulloch awardDavid Rohde, the New York Times reporter who was held captive by...
Saint Mary’s Quality in Education Awards Commend Leaders for Enhancing Education in Washoe County
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEThe Saint Mary’s Quality in Education Awards are designed to recognize the efforts of Washoe County School District (WCSD) employees...
Catholic Nuns & Hindu Leader Zed Pray Together for “Peace & Love”
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEIn a remarkable interfaith gesture, Carmelite nuns and Hindu leader Rajan Zed prayed together in Reno on February 13 evening...
Violinist Joan Kwuon to perform with Reno Chamber Orchestra Feb. 19, 20
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASERENO, Nev. -- Renowned violinist Joan Kwuon will perform with the Reno Chamber Orchestra on Saturday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. and...
Humans in Motion returns to Reno River Festival; invites film makers to win $1,000 with 2011 submissions
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASERENO, Nev. – Spring into action while catching it all on film as the Humans in Motion (HiM) short video contest makes...
California Trail Center hosts pioneer dance
BLM NEWS RELEASEELKO -- The California National Historic Trail Interpretive Center will host a pioneer dance on Saturday, February 19, from 7-9 p.m. ...
Nevada Senate opens with Gayatri Mantra
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEThe Nevada State Senate reverberated with Sanskrit mantras from ancient Hindu scriptures yesterday.Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered an invocation from Sanskrit scriptures....