Monthly Archives: February, 2021
County approves massive settlement with Incline, Crystal Bay property owners, school district threatens to sue
Washoe 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.
Substance-abuse issues driven by pandemic
The number of people seeking treatment for alcohol and drug issues in the Reno-Sparks area is rising dramatically.
City of Reno seeks authority to raise taxes through two senate bills
The City of Reno has two bills submitted to the Nevada Legislature this session, both concerning raising taxes.
School district’s new anti-racism resolution: Real change or merely rhetoric? (opinion)
OPINION: 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.
Washoe County Commission to take up short-term rental ordinance
Washoe County Commissioners are poised Tuesday to officially open the door to what critics call “the ‘hotel-ification’ of entire neighborhoods.”
County still encouraging seniors to get vaccinated, U.S. reaches 500,000 COVID-19 deaths
Washoe County health officials are still encouraging people 70 and older -- about 10,000 seniors -- to get vaccinated.
Alaskan-born Neeser Construction expands in Reno-Tahoe (sponsored)
SPONSORED: Neeser Construction, a leading general contracting firm with roots in Anchorage, Alaska, has amped up its project expansion efforts in Reno-Tahoe.
Trades unions renew focus on recruitment of women
Before the pandemic scrambled things, leaders of construction trades unions in Nevada hoped to double the percentage of their membership represented by women.
City Attorney wants council to appeal decision that awards flood victims more than $750,000
The Reno City Attorney's office is asking the Reno City Council to appeal a verdict awarding more than $750,000 to Swan Lake flood victims.
Pandemic sparks debate about remote lobbying in Nevada
Restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus in the Nevada Legislature have changed the nature of lobbying and raised new questions about how to regulate it.
