Monthly Archives: June, 2022
NV’s most common jobs rarely pay enough to pay the rent, UNLV research shows
A fact sheet published this week by Brookings Mountain West and the Lincy Institute at UNLV shows the overwhelming majority of people employed in the top occupations in the state can’t afford their rent.
Regents appoint Erquiaga acting chancellor of higher ed. system
The Nevada Board of Regents, which oversees the Nevada System of Higher Education, today elected Dale Equiaga as acting chancellor of NSHE.
RLT’s ‘Native Gardens’ spotlights racial, ideological conflict with laughs
Reno Little Theater’s latest production, “Native Gardens,” shines a light on border conflicts, xenophobia and racial animus, but at the hyper-local level and with plenty of laughs.
Nearly 1 in 5 midterm voters in NV will be Latino, report says
As early voting for the Nevada primary election winds down, analysts are turning their attention to how the state’s Latino electorate will shape the state’s midterm general election in the fall.
Northern Nevada HOPES partners with local experts to offer LGBTQ+ education and ally training to the community and businesses (sponsored)
Northern Nevada HOPES partners with EVERI to provide the community LGBTQ+ Education and Ally Training Workshops as part of HOPES’ Give OUT Education Series.
City Council members spar over City Manager’s review (updated)
Sparks flew at the Reno City Council meeting Wednesday following a review of the City Manager’s performance, after which Councilmember Jenny Brekhus came under fire for what her colleagues regarded as abusive behavior.
Health District: COVID-19 cases still rising
The health district continues to offer vaccinations at its clinic and will be at the food truck Friday event at Idlewild Park this week.
Early voting in Nevada – how it’s going, how to vote
An exception two years ago aside, the turnout rate in Nevada primary elections is generally miserable, and early data for the 2022 primary election indicates this election will likely follow the trend.
Grant program proposed to increase community college access
A Workforce Incentive Grant proposed by the governor's Community College Workforce Training and Programs Committee could expand the number of students eligible for scholarships at community colleges and help to fill jobs in high-demand occupations.
UNR offers history camp for high school juniors and seniors
Local high school juniors and seniors this summer can learn about history in a weeklong camp offered by the University of Nevada, Reno’s Shared History Program.