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Yearly Archives: 2023

OPINION: Death of cyclist shows snow mismanagement

The recent hit-and-run death of a cyclist on Peckham Lane in Reno is hitting home for drivers and cyclists, unveiling a pattern of mismanagement of snow in our community with deadly consequences. 

Virginia Street downtown proposed to get makeover after study, community input

Better walkability, more small businesses, safer streets, more art and bike amenities are among the themes the community wants, according to a city of Reno consultant.

Senators seek benefits fraud protection for veterans 

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. and Marco Rubio, R-Fla., have  introduced bipartisan legislation to protect veterans from benefits fraud. 

Reno’s Turkish community seeks solidarity, support after deadly earthquakes

On Feb. 6, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked southeast Turkey and Syria, but the effects could be felt thousands of miles to the west in Reno, Nevada. 

REMSA Health announces board of directors (sponsored)

REMSA Health has announced its board of directors, including new members Michael Pagni, JD; Cora Case, CMA; Chris Nicholas, FACHE; and Derrick Glum, MBA, FACHE.

All signs point to Nevada for Sydney Martinez, founder of Song Dog Silver

After spending a decade or so exploring the ins and outs of Nevada, Sydney Martinez found a way to channel her adventurous spirit into a physical item, creating hat pins, scarf slides, bolos, money clips and jewelry from the stones discovered on her ventures.

Commissioner Hartung joins lawsuit against private investigator

Washoe County Commissioner Vaughn Hartung said he was appalled to learn he too was being tracked with a GPS unit by a private investigator.

Vote to rid Nev. constitution of slavery moves to ’24 ballot

Nevada voters will decide whether to get rid of slavery and involuntary servitude as a form of criminal punishment from the state constitution on the 2024 ballot.

Attorney general calls for stricter penalties on businesses selling tobacco to youth

Nevada retailers’ track record of selling tobacco products to underage customers is putting the state at risk of losing federal block grants — potentially up to $1.8 million annually.

Washoe schools cancelled, UNR cancels nonessential work (updated)

Ongoing winter storms have put a stop to classes at all Washoe County Schools for Friday, Feb. 24.

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