Yearly Archives: 2024
Seventeen students named semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program
Seventeen high school students in the Washoe County School District (WCSD) are semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Davis Fire at 76% contained, having burned about 6,000 acres
Fire crews have made progress in containing the Davis Fire along Davis Creek Road and the Joy Lake area. More than 700 personnel are on the scene.
Immortalized for future generations: Fallon honors former arts center couple with downtown mural
The Fallon community continues to honor the couple who placed the Lahontan Valley at the forefront of arts for present and future generations.
Algae blooms prompt warning at Virginia Lake
The City of Reno is experiencing seasonal algae blooms at Virginia Lake, prompting officials to warn people and pets to avoid contact with the water for the next two months.
“Yes” on Question 6: A physician’s perspective on Nevada’s abortion ballot initiative (opinion)
Polling consistently shows that a strong majority of Nevadans support the right to abortion and a constitutional amendment to protect reproductive freedom.
NV Energy transmission line approval reflects fed race to develop solar power
Communities from Las Vegas to Reno can expect a boom of utility-scale solar developments in the coming years, after federal land managers approved a long-anticipated transmission line Monday meant to carry solar power across the West.
Three schools closed on Friday as Davis Fire more than 50% contained
Three schools in the Washoe County School District will be closed Friday due to the ongoing Davis Fire, while all other schools in the district will be open.
Nevada journalists to be inducted into Nevada Press Association Hall of Fame
Eight Nevadans will be inducted into the Nevada Press Association's Hall of Fame on Saturday. Five of the inductees made their impact in northern Nevada.
Renewing and renovating our Washoe County libraries (sponsored)
The creation of the Expansion Fund, thanks to the 1994 Tax Override, has been instrumental in ensuring Washoe County Libraries are welcoming spaces.
Davis Fire resources (updated)
We’ll be sharing resources and information here as we come across them. Please check back for updates.