Monthly Archives: June, 2021
Saving energy and money in government and commercial buildings and fleets focus of free June 9 forum (sponsored)
SPONSORED: Register at https://bit.ly/3wM for this free event highlighting energy technologies and financing opportunities that enable buildings and fleets to drastically reduce expenses and greenhouse gasses.
County to consider agreement for new section of Tahoe-Pyramid Trail
The trail is 80% complete. If commissioners vote to approve the MOU, county staff will help TPT with planning for the new section.
Safe Embrace kicks off first signature fundraiser of the year to end the cycle of domestic and sexual violence (sponsored)
SPONSORED: Safe Embrace invites the Biggest Little City to enjoy an evening for a cause at the organization’s first signature fundraiser of the year.
Local cancer coalition offering resources, peer mentoring
The Nevada Cancer Coalition launched a new program and website in May with goals of building the cancer patient and cancer survivorship community through supportive resources and peer mentoring.
School district seeks input on Response to Recovery plan
The Washoe County School District is working to finalize its Response to Recovery plan and is asking the community for feedback to help direct the district’s work.
Endangered Species Act designation warranted for desert wildflower growing on proposed mining site
The managing director for an emerging lithium-boron producer, ioneer Ltd., said the company remains “confident that the science strongly supports the coexistence” of the mining operation and a rare desert wildflower called Tiehm’s buckwheat.
Reducing visitors’ impact with micro-transit in Incline Village and Crystal Bay (sponsored)
SPONSORED: With its curb-to-curb service, this summer’s new TART Connect micro-transit marks an important step in mitigating visitor impacts in North Lake Tahoe and the Incline Village Crystal Bay area.
Broadway shows to return to Pioneer Center, starting with ‘Hamilton’
The Pioneer Theater is expected to be packed when the 2021-2022 Broadway Comes to Reno series kicks off with the hit "Hamilton” in November.
Kings Row rehab project begins June 7
Road work on Kings Row, from Keystone Avenue to Wyoming Avenue in northwest Reno, begins June 7.
Nevada governor ‘optimistic’ after legislative session ends
The governor contrasted the actions taken by the Democratic-controlled Legislature with policies Republican counterparts in Florida and Texas are pushing.
