Monthly Archives: November, 2014
Uber seeking to curb unemployment of veterans
Despite the heat Uber is taking with their recent arrival in Nevada, they are doing something good in an attempt to leave a positive...
“Home for Thanksgiving” campaign encourages local food this holiday
A new initiative called "Home for Thanksgiving" is being launched which encourages families to incorporate at least one locally grown item in their holiday...
Tahoe Fund opens 2015 Environmental Project request process
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. and Nev. – November 10, 2014 – The Tahoe Fund has issued a Request for Proposals to solicit environmental improvement projects in the Tahoe...
Living With Fire introduces new organization to help reduce wildfire threat
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Living With Fire Program introduced The Nevada Network of Fire Adapted Communities, or The Network, through The Network’s inaugural...
Nevada Military Support Alliance pledges $300,000 toward new University center
The University of Nevada, Reno was named, for the second year in a row, a top military-friendly school by the Military Advanced Education journal....
BLM Christmas Tree Permits available starting November 1
Carson City, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District, will begin selling Christmas tree cutting permits on November 17. The...
Senate Republican Caucus announces the appointment of Claire Clift to Secretary of the Senate
HENDERSON -- The Senate Republican Caucus today announced the appointment of Claire Clift to Secretary of the Nevada State Senate. Clift previously served in...
BLM to gather 50 horses in eastern Nevada
ELY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is scheduled on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014 to begin gathering and removing approximately 120...
Lemelson STEM Academy receives donation from Patty Sheehan Foundation
The Patty Sheehan Foundation, with Idora Silver’s Feed the Kids Foundation, donated $2,500 to the Lemelson STEM Academy Elementary School, formerly Sierra Vista Elementary...
Honor America’s heroes this Veterans Day
Celebrate Veterans Day. Please get out and celebrate to recognize the tens of thousands of Washoe County veterans who have served our community in...