Yearly Archives: 2018
Adequate Funding Can Turn Around Nevada’s Tobacco Grades (Opinion)
By Michael HackettThe American Lung Association recently released its 2018 "State of Tobacco Control" report which grades states on how they prevent and reduce...
Regents Name 2018 Distinguished Nevadans, Regents’ Scholars, and Honorary Degree Recipients
NSHE NEWS RELEASEThe Nevada Board of Regents named recipients of several prestigious honors, including the 2018 Distinguished Nevadans.2018 Distinguished NevadansThe Distinguished Nevadan represents the...
A Different Kind of Southern Food
Maya’s South Indian Cuisine inside downtown Reno’s West Street Market is bona fide proof that the southern United States does not have a monopoly...
Security Efforts Being Boosted in Washoe Schools
Concerns regarding security in light of several high-profile school-shooting incidents nationwide have the Washoe County School District stepping up safety efforts that include securing...
New Exhibit at May Arboretum Shines Light on Disappearing Trees
SPONSORED POSTWhich is more endangered in the wild: the Giant Panda or the Wollemi Pine tree? The answer may surprise you.There are fewer than...
The NRA and The Big Lie (Opinion)
By Bruce TitusThis article is in rebuttal to Glenn Hutt's regarding the gun control debate. Mr. Hutt stated “Mr. Mulligan, you try to...
Council Approves New Downtown Business District
Reno's debated and beleaguered downtown has a new business improvement district (BID).The expanded geographic area encompasses more property owners who will pay assessed fees...
School District Steps Up Collection Efforts as Delinquent Meal Accounts Skyrocket
Lunch accounts in the red could be turned over to a debt collector if parents ignore outreach from the Washoe County School District and...
PHOTOS: Eddy House, JOIN Announce Jobs Partnership
Non-profit Collaboration Seeks to Curb Youth Homelessness in Region
Michele Gehr of Eddy House and Denise Castle of JOIN Inc. announced their partnership on Tuesday...
School Trustees Debate Cuts During Budget Talks
Staffing Cuts, Bus Transportation Hot-Button Issues in School District Budget Talks
Reducing next year’s budget by several million, which potentially includes increasing walk zones and...