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Monthly Archives: July, 2022

Requests for affordable housing project help total five times program’s funding

The Nevada Housing Division told lawmakers this week it is reviewing $2.5 billion in requests for projects seeking to address the state’s affordable housing crisis, an amount that far exceeds the $500 million investment promised by the governor earlier this year. 

Levitt AMP Carson City presents The Vindys (sponsored)

This Saturday, July 30, we are thrilled to present to the Levitt AMP Carson City stage The Vindys and opening for the Vindys will be the Sagebrush Rebels.

Congressional report: Siegel Suites harassed, evicted tenants during pandemic eviction moratorium

A congressional house subcommittee today published a report accusing Siegel Group executives of violating COVID-19 eviction moratoriums and harassing and pressuring their tenants.

Local nonprofits receive $2.9 million in Community Recovery Grants

Six Reno-based organizations this week were awarded nearly $2.9 million in the final round of Community Recovery Grants distributed by the state using American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

Following Nevada OSHA’s adoption of heat guidelines, there are free resources for employers to protect employees from heat-related illness and injuries (sponsored)

The State of Nevada's Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) is offering free courses and heat testing on worksites for employers to help protect employees from heat-related illnesses.

Health District has limited monkeypox vaccines, 1 case suspected

More data is being analyzed as part of research into the national monkeypox outbreak, which may be influenced by fewer people getting vaccinated against smallpox. 

Application period for Washoe County Leadership Academy closes August 1 (sponsored)

Washoe County is in its final week of the application period for the new Washoe County Leadership Academy (WCLA), with the submittal deadline being Aug. 1.

PHOTOS: Keyser Soze rocks UNR to close out Artown concerts on the Quad

Longtime Reno ska band Keyser Soze yesterday played a lively set to hundreds at the University of Nevada Quad as part of Artown’s weekly concert series running through July.

Reno Jazz Orchestra merges with Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra, announces new leadership (sponsored)

The Reno Jazz Orchestra announced its unprecedented merger with the Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra and welcomed its new leadership during its Summer Soiree fundraiser in Reno, Nev, on July 19, 2022.

School board approves funding for student support, new staff and electric buses

The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday covered wide ranging ground to address challenges faced by the district.

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