Washoe County Archives - Page 12 of 29

Governor Lombardo Urges President Biden to Rein In Federal Spending, Release Federal Lands

April 11, 2024 12:55 pmApril 11, 2024 4:25 pm

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo sent a letter (see below) to President Joe Biden urging his administration to curb inflation by reining in federal spending and to take action on the housing shortage in Nevada. “Here in Nevada, we are now at a stage where the housing shortage and inflation are...

Reno City Manager Doug Thornley Steps Down, Remains Through Fiscal Year

April 10, 2024 2:36 pmApril 10, 2024 2:36 pm

Reno City Manager Doug Thornley is stepping down from his position after serving the City since October 20, 2001 during the height of the pandemic. Prior to serving as City Manager for the “Biggest Little City in the W0rld,” Thornley served as Assistant City Manager in neighboring Sparks. He resignation...

Opinion: Why Am I Running For School Board

April 8, 2024 2:33 pm

There are a handful of reasons why I’m running for the Washoe County School Board (WCSD). I’m running because the WCSD School Board’s lack of transparency in their meetings is hiding our schools’ failures from the public. School Board meetings are held at times when most working parents cannot attend...

Report: New Nevadans May Impact Elections

April 8, 2024 1:19 pmApril 9, 2024 3:56 pm

Relocation tech company moveBuddha examined recent interstate moves across the United States and political dynamics to answer this question: Can America’s Moves Swing the 2024 Election? According to their report, the answer is “yes” when it comes to battleground states, including Nevada. In Nevada, Georgia and Arizona, new residents often...

UNR Celebrates ‘UndocuWeek’ to Highlight Challenges, Successes of Undocumented Immigrants

April 1, 2024 11:41 amApril 2, 2024 12:08 pm

In an email sent last week to students, faculty and staff, the University of Nevada, Reno announced a week-long celebration that will “highlight the stories, challenges, and successes experienced by undocumented members of the Wolf Pack Family.” Allies of the undocumented community are encouraged to attend various events throughout the...

On The Record With Dr Fred Simon, GOP Challenger to Congressman Mark Amodei

March 29, 2024 5:25 pmApril 4, 2024 2:52 pm

This interview has been edited and condensed. Dr. Fred Simon recently filed to challenge incumbent Republican Mark Amodei in the deep-red second congressional district in Northern Nevada which covers a third of the state and includes most of Lyon County, all of Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Pershing, Storey,...

Following Reno and Sparks, Washoe County Approves Homeless ‘Camping Ban’

March 27, 2024 11:30 amSeptember 29, 2024 2:16 pm

Following the City of Reno and Sparks, the Washoe County Commissioners, in a 3-2 vote, approved an ordinance that would make it a misdemeanor to sleep in a car or tent, or park an RV on county owned property. Those who violate the ordinance will only be arrested and charged...