Monthly Archives: August, 2020
School board hears from teachers, remains undecided on metrics for re-closing schools
The school district's Board of Trustees is still undecided on its re-closing metrics, but heard comments of deep concern from teachers and the community at Tuesday's meeting.
New cancer diagnosis options for people with Medicare
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended its coverage to laboratory diagnostic tests using next generation sequencing for patients with inherited breast or ovarian cancer.
UPDATE: Kelley to resign from school board
Washoe County School Board Chair Malena Raymond tonight said she is asking for Trustee Scott Kelley's resignation.
Health District prefers testing over new CDC guidelines
Washoe County District Health Officer Kevin Dick said today that the county will continue to do COVID-19 testing following the advice of the State.
Petition launched calling for school Trustee Scott Kelley’s removal (updated)
Community members responded with calls for resignation after allegations surfaced of stalking and threats by School District Trustee Scott Kelley.
Nevada governor won’t make ‘ballot harvesters’ register
Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak ratcheted up tensions in Nevada’s increasingly partisan battle over election management on Tuesday when he rejected a request from its Republican secretary of state to require so-called “ballot harvesters” to register with her office.
Getting Hytch’d is the new ‘I Do’: Pop up weddings and elopements at The Hytch (sponsored)
SPONSORED: The Hytch specializes in pandemic-friendly weddings including elopement adventures and intimate pop up weddings.
Students petition school district to reverse BLM decision for teachers
WCSD Students for Change are collecting signatures in opposition to the district's prohibition on teachers vocalizing their support to Black Lives Matter.
Additional COVID-19 cases confirmed at area schools (updated)
The Washoe County School District reported three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 at area schools Tuesday.
Truck rentals show flood of Californians to Reno
Real estate agents and economic development officials say the Reno area is seeing a flood of new residents from California.
