Washoe County’s schools will remain in their current learning model for now after numerous logistics and personnel concerns were expressed at this week’s board of trustees meeting.
February 2021
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Reno City Council voted to appeal the Swan Lake flooding lawsuit brought by residents of Lemmon Valley after a push from City Attorney Karl Hall.
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Reno Public Market’s Nettie Oliverio elected as board chair of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts (sponsored)
By abbiagencyBy abbiagencySPONSORED: Nettie Oliverio, the Arts & Culture Director for Foothill Partners, has been elected as Board Chair for the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts.
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County hears ordinance for short-term rentals in unincorporated areas
By Carla O'DayBy Carla O'DayAn ordinance addressing short-term rentals in incorporated Washoe County encompassed by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency was introduced Tuesday as county commissioners examined feedback on various sides of the issue.
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County approves massive settlement with Incline, Crystal Bay property owners, school district threatens to sue
By Bob ConradBy Bob ConradWashoe County schools will be on the hook for about $20 million as a result of a nearly two-decade-long battle between Washoe County and Incline Village property owners.
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The number of people seeking treatment for alcohol and drug issues in the Reno-Sparks area is rising dramatically.
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City of Reno seeks authority to raise taxes through two senate bills
By Jeri DavisBy Jeri DavisThe City of Reno has two bills submitted to the Nevada Legislature this session, both concerning raising taxes.
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School district’s new anti-racism resolution: Real change or merely rhetoric? (opinion)
By ThisIsRenoBy ThisIsRenoOPINION: While the board of trustees’ efforts at addressing racism and bias in our schools is commendable, the district’s proposed changes to essential programs prove that actions do speak louder than words.
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Washoe County Commission to take up short-term rental ordinance
By ThisIsRenoBy ThisIsRenoWashoe County Commissioners are poised Tuesday to officially open the door to what critics call “the ‘hotel-ification’ of entire neighborhoods.”
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County still encouraging seniors to get vaccinated, U.S. reaches 500,000 COVID-19 deaths
By Bob ConradBy Bob ConradWashoe County health officials are still encouraging people 70 and older — about 10,000 seniors — to get vaccinated.