Yearly Archives: 2022
PHOTOS: Jewish Nevada’s Milk and Honey Festival draws hundreds
The first Milk and Honey Festival was held Sunday at McKinley Park. The celebration of Jewish culture featured local food trucks, live music and interactive exhibits.
Families protest police brutality, in-custody deaths at Saturday demonstration (photos)
The group was led by activist Annemarie Grant who claims her brother Thomas Purdy died while in custody at the Washoe County jail after being “hog tied,” denied medical services and abused.
PHOTOS: Fiesta on Wells returns
Fiesta on Wells, the long-running event on Wells Avenue that helps to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, returned over the weekend.
Animal Services launches online dog licensing with DocuPet
Washoe County Animal Services this month launched a new licensing and lost pet tracking program through DocuPet, a national provider.
Local schools receive support, recognition
Bernice Mathews Elementary School this month became one of the newest Communities in Schools locations in Nevada.
PODCAST: What Reno can learn from the Netherlands
The Dutch Cycling Embassy came to Reno this past week. They were here to discuss how the Netherlands became bike centric and to help the Biggest Little City’s cycling efforts.
Fee Waybill of The Tubes has something to share
In advance of The Tubes show, coming to The Alpine on Oct. 27 in Reno, I talked with Fee Waybill about the show, the band and his solo album.
City offers 300 discounted trees to customers
The City of Reno is offering 300 discounted trees to Reno residents through ReLEAF Reno and Energy-Saving Trees, an Arbor Day Foundation program that helps conserve energy and reduce energy bills by planting trees.
GOP nominee for Nevada gov. says he’ll fight US abortion ban
The GOP's nominee for Nevada governor said Thursday he would fight against a national abortion ban if Congress were to pass one.
Avian influenza detected in Reno waterfowl
Officials with the Nevada Department of Wildlife reported this week that multiple cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in Reno.