Monthly Archives: March, 2023
Hartung resigns from commission to take state job
Washoe County Commissioner Vaughn Hartung today announced his resignation from his elected county seat.
A love of dance inspires Reno native to open pole fitness studio
In April 2022, Natasha a Supanche opened Vertical Barre at 1350 Stardust St. in Reno. Her classes range from pole fitness, which she likens to aerial gymnastics, to dance/choreography and even “polga,” a combination of yoga and pole fitness.
UNR: Study finds high stress levels in agriculture producers, identifies paths to coping
Farmers and ranchers are facing health issues related to stress at higher levels than seen in the general population, according to a study led by the University of Nevada, Reno.
Lawmaker revives effort to remove barrier blocking formerly incarcerated from housing
When looking for a place to live this year, Ashley Gaddis, a formerly incarcerated woman, didn’t make it very far in the application process because of her criminal history.
Five events this week: Trains, fish, chickadees
Our calendar is exploding with some incredible Reno events this week. There are educational events, art exhibits, lectures and more.
Opposition rises against senate bill that would keep city’s at-large council seat
The city’s change to remove the sixth ward – and keep the at-large council seat held now by Devon Reese – is receiving opposition online and at the legislature.
Low wages for prison inmates ‘remnants of slavery,’ says lawmaker seeking to outlaw practice
Nevada inmates may be working for as little as 35 cents an hour and having significant portions of their checks withheld by the Nevada Department of Corrections.
Truckee Meadows Fire offering free curbside chipping service for seniors, disabled
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue is launching a free curbside chipping program for Washoe County seniors and low-income and disabled residents.
Placemaking, micromobility, and you (commentary)
By Alicia BarberIn the last two weeks, the City has held public engagement sessions for two initiatives that I’ve been following in the Brief...
Ghost Army exhibit opens at the Nevada Museum of Art
Before D-Day 1944 when the largest Allied assault rushed the beaches of Normandy, the U.S. Army had developed a ruse against the Germans with a little deception of their own.