Yearly Archives: 2022
Washoe, statewide schools increase graduation rates in 2022
Washoe County’s high school graduation rate improved in 2022 by 1.9 percentage points, helping the district to rebound to nearly pre-pandemic graduation levels.
Two higher ed regents face admonishment by state ethics commission
Nevada System of Higher Education Regents Kathy McAdoo and Patrick Carter are both facing admonishment by a panel of the state’s ethics commission.
Nevada news groups call for transparency, civility from elected officials in wake of midterm election
Journalism and open government groups yesterday called on elected officials in Nevada to commit to transparency and civility following the 2022 midterm elections.
Nurses hold vigil for end of Saint Mary’s maternal child health services (updated)
Saint Mary’s Hospital, a mainstay in Reno since 1908, will soon discontinue its maternal child health services.
Maple Moon Coffee Company opens in The Basement, hosts pre-holiday event (sponsored)
A new coffee company claims coveted spot in Reno's Riverwalk District, serves up holiday cheer.
School district gears up for winter road conditions
Washoe County School District officials this week are reminding parents, students and the community about district procedures when snow and ice may affect getting to the classroom.
‘Get out of here bear’: Officials say bear calls on the rise
Area bears are nearing their final weeks of fattening up before heading to the hills to hibernate, and they’re looking for massive amounts of calories, often near homes.
Schieve talks about next four years, past eight as Reno’s mayor
In a phone interview this week, This Is Reno asked the mayor a few questions about what she has done so far and what her plans are for the next four years.
PHOTOS: Wolf Pack takes control early, blows out William Jessup at Lawlor
Nevada smothered the visiting William Jessup Warriors from the opening tip and were rewarded with a 98-54 win on Tuesday night, moving to 3-0 in non-conference play.
County: Respiratory viruses pose ‘triple threat’ in community
Officials at the Washoe County Health District said the region is seeing a respiratory illness “triple threat” with cases of COVID-19, RSV and influenza on the rise.