Washoe County’s Air Quality Management Division opened a new air quality monitoring station this week at Libby Booth Elementary School.
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Project Homeless and Family Connect provided free services and resources to more than 1,000 Reno individuals and families living homeless or with low income.
Our Place will open in May at the former Nevada Insane Asylum, providing shelter and assistance to women, children, seniors and families experiencing homelessness.
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STATE: Employee in homeless-camp cleanup video ‘does not represent the values’ of NDOT
By Bob ConradBy Bob ConradA video circulating online is stirring outrage over what homeless advocates are calling the abhorrent treatment of houseless individuals camping near the Truckee River.
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Messages in movie theaters address suicide prevention, how to get help
By Carla O'DayBy Carla O'DayA PSA that emphasizes “pain doesn’t last forever, death does” is currently airing at the Galaxy Sparks movie theater in part to address suicide rates among Nevada’s youth.
The use of vaping products and e-cigarettes are no longer allowed at any place where smoking is prohibited in Washoe County.
Washoe County today confirmed that deaths of indigent people in the county rose slightly in 2019 — up one death from 37 in 2018 to 38 last year.
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Health District: More flu illnesses earlier this season than previous years
By Carla O'DayBy Carla O'DayWashoe County health officials are urging people to get vaccinated for the flu after three influenza-related deaths this season.
The Washoe County Health District has unveiled its new health Data Snapshot, which provides the public access to information about health trends.
Step 1 is a hidden gem of the Reno non-profit community offering support for men in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse.
