Monthly Archives: May, 2021
Five Reno students earn national cybersecurity award
Ten Nevada high school students, including five from Reno schools, were named National Cyber Scholars after winning a national competition.
Bill to decriminalize traffic stops moves forward as legislative session nears end
Nevada is one step closer to decriminalizing minor traffic violations by making them civil infractions instead.
Lawmakers hurtle toward end of session, key bills unresolved
Lawmakers are hoping to speed the passage of priority bills in the final full week of the session.
Registration open for iCan Bike program, volunteers sought
A five-day iCan Bike camp for individuals with developmental disabilities to learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle is set for June 14 – 18 at the Reno Sparks Convention Center.
Reno to establish pedestrian safety zones in downtown area
Pedestrian safety zones, which are designed to reduce the rate of people being injured or killed by vehicles, will be established at three locations in downtown Reno.
Health district announces additional vaccine events in the coming weeks
Washoe County is leading all other counties in the state for vaccination rates, with 55% of those 12 and older having had at least a first shot and 47% of residents fully vaccinated.
Hours of public comment over social justice and sex-ed dominate school board meeting (photos)
A crowd assembled outside the Washoe County School District offices Tuesday afternoon for a protest ahead of the afternoon’s Board of Trustees meeting.
Washoe County Affordable Housing Trust Fund established (sponsored)
SPONSORED: The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement to establish the Washoe County Affordable Housing Trust Fund. SilverSummit Healthplan was the first partner to provide funding.
Governor signs slew of bills in waning days of legislative session
Forty-four bills were signed into law on Tuesday by Gov. Steve Sisolak, covering mental and physical health, tenant rights, and more.
Can people vaccinated against COVID-19 still spread the coronavirus?
Preliminary evidence seems to suggest the COVID-19 vaccines make it less likely someone who’s vaccinated will transmit the coronavirus, but the proof is not yet ironclad.