Monthly Archives: July, 2020
Businesses want COVID-19 liability protections, while labor groups object
Businesses in Nevada and nationwide are worried about the potential for lawsuits from customers and employees as they reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Warm Springs seeking to form town
The petition for “Warm Springs Valley” was filed with the Registrar of Voters in February and signatures underwent verification in June.
A conversation to debunk myths about local news
Nevada News Alliance hosts a conversation with local journalists about what makes news trustworthy and how to find it.
Cordillera International Film Festival celebrates diversity and inclusion (sponsored)
SPONSORED: The Cordillera International Film Festival will present The John Singleton Impact Award to a filmmaker whose messages inspire change.
Governor Sisolak, get some real help! (opinion)
OPINION: Fighting a novel disease takes a novel approach, but Governor Sisolak isn't using the best and most experienced to solve the COVID problem.
COVID-19: Teachers, unions say ‘no’ to returning back to school
The Washoe Education Association today issued a lengthy letter to school trustees saying it's too unsafe to return to schools due to COVID-19.
NSHE policing services, students discuss de-escalation techniques | KUNR
NSHE Chancellor Thom Reilly hosted a panel discussion with students and campus police to discuss changes to policing at Nevada universities.
Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence celebrates 40th anniversary launching Butterfly Effect campaign (sponsored)
SPONSORED: Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence is launching the “Butterfly Effect” campaign in July in honor of its 40th anniversary.
Budget cut bill passes Assembly (updated)
Amendment No. 7 to Assembly Bill 3—a massive bill that proposes cuts to public education in the state as well as Nevada’s Department of Health and Human services and its departments—was swiftly passed today by members of Nevada’s Assembly.
Going off the rails on the gravy train (opinion)
OPINION: It’s time that Washoe County School District officials lead by example and make sacrifices of some of the privileges they have.