Monthly Archives: September, 2020
Web captures big share of Washoe sales growth
Washoe County consumers sharply boosted their Web spending as worries about COVID-19 persist.
Black student-led initiative wants to ‘Bring Back Kap,’ tackle racism at UNR
Black students at the University of Nevada, Reno, are urging their school to recognize Colin Kaepernick, one of its most prominent alumnus and activists of this time.
County: ballots will go out the first week of October
Washoe County today issued a statement about the local voting process after a local campaign consultant urged people to flood the county with complaints.
Global Expo recruiting for performers, ambassadors
The Northern Nevada International Center has been tapped to recruit youth ambassadors and cultural performers for the Global Expo 2020 in Dubai.
Reno council approves phase 2 of coronavirus relief spending plan
The Reno City Council on Wednesday allocated the second phase of its coronavirus relief funds to a variety of causes
City to ramp up homeless camp cleanups, enforce no-camping ordinances
Mayor Hillary Schieve said Tuesday she wants an emergency declared for the rise of homelessness in the area, particularly for encampments along the Truckee River.
COVID-19: Cases on the rise after Labor Day weekend
Washoe County health officials said today that Labor Day weekend gatherings seem to have increased the spread of COVID-19.
School board appoints temporary trustee, discusses COVID-19 and budget shortfall
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees waited until late into its Sept. 22 meeting to appoint a trustee to temporarily fill the seat left empty by the resignation of Scott Kelley in August.
Reno Little Theater takes 26th annual Blythe Awards online
Reno Little Theater's online Blythe Awards by far the best online production I have seen in all of 2020.
Nevada mulls data reporting as rapid tests grow more common
As facilities throughout the United States prepare to expand the use of rapid coronavirus tests, Nevada officials are weighing how to incorporate them into the data they present to the public.
