Monthly Archives: February, 2012
Forest Service resumes prescribed fire operations on Monday, Feb 6
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume prescribed fire operations in several locations around the Lake Tahoe Basin on Monday, February 6, 2012. ...
Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month
MOANA NURSERY NEWS RELEASEIn 1993, Congress proclaimed February to be National Bird Feeding Month. More than 53 million North Americans currently participate in...
Reno Citizens Institute registration underway
CITY OF RENO NEWS RELEASEResidents of Reno, Sparks and Washoe County are encouraged to register now for the spring session of the award-winning Reno...
Broader measure of unemployment shows some improvement in Nevada through December
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: A broader measure of Nevada’s unemployment picture, including those who have given up looking for work, showed some...
National Republican Party officials say Obama vulnerable in Nevada because of tough economy
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: A national Republican official said today Nevada’s economic landscape has changed dramatically since the state went for President...
Health reform law saves $2.1 billion for 3.6 million Americans with Medicare
HHS NEWS RELEASE3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs in 2011 thanks to the Affordable Care Act, according to...
Nevada chosen for federal cyber security training program
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE NEWS RELEASECARSON CITY – Governor Brian Sandoval this week announced Nevada’s selection by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for this...
Volunteers needed for Public Guardian Companion Program
WASHOE COUNTY NEWS RELEASEIf you are interested in the well-being of elders in the community, the Washoe County Companion Volunteer program could be a...
Sundance Books and Music Hosts Lama Losang Samten for Dharma Talk and Book Signing
What: The Venerable Lama Losang Samten will give a brief Dharma talk in addition to signing and presenting his book Ancient Teachings in Modern Times: Buddhism...
Animal services fire rescue efforts rewarded with donations, home-made pies
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASESeveral northern Nevada residents are expressing their appreciation for the efforts made by Washoe County Regional Animal Services during the recent Washoe...
