File photo The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Saturday at the Sparks Marina. Across the country at certain times of the year, people walk in solidarity with a Promise Garden flower in a color that best represents their connection to Alzheimer’s Disease. A blue flower represents walking for a loved one who is currently dealing with Alzheimer’s, a purple … [Read more...]
Hot Air Balloons Take Over the Northern Nevada skies
Kayla Anderson Hot air balloons filled the skies of Northern Nevada over the weekend for the annual Great Reno Balloon Race. At 6 a.m. on an early September weekday morning, a group of people were gathered at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park going through a pilots’ meeting. Hot air balloons from around the world were in Reno to fly above the city last weekend. Members … [Read more...]
Interim WCSD Superintendent Working with Community to Improve Schools
This past July, a lot of moving and shaking happened within the Washoe County School District (WCSD) after the Board of Trustees voted to terminate superintendent Traci Davis’ employment. Since then, the board has been busy searching for a replacement as well as taken steps to improve the stability and morale between the parents, teachers, community and upper management. … [Read more...]
Short-Term Rentals on the Rise in Washoe County
This summer has been busier than ever with short-term rental housing options springing up all over Washoe County from Incline Village to Spanish Springs and vacationers flocking to Northern Nevada to take advantage of them. Only in the last few years have these grown more popular with the advent of Airbnb, VRBO, and even MSNBC’s new show Cash Pad. However, in Washoe County … [Read more...]
Sparks Mayor Delivers State of the City Address
John Byrne/Tribune Sparks Mayor Ron Smith spoke of the city’s accomplishments as well as his own personal battles Monday during his State of the City address. On a beautiful sunny morning, the Sparks Legislative Building on 431 Prater Way was filled with local and state government entities including representatives from Senator Cortez Masto office, Congressman Mark Amodei’s … [Read more...]
Rib Cook-off Returns for 31st Year this Week
Labor Day Weekend snuck up on us and what better way to celebrate than to head down to Victorian Square to listen to live music and sample a variety of the best smoked ribs in the Western United States. For its 31st year in a row, rib cookers from all over come to compete for more than $20,000 in prize money and more importantly, the bragging rights. From today (August 28) … [Read more...]
Pups Greet Burners on Way to Black Rock Desert
Courtesy photo A team of therapy dogs, “Paws for Passengers,” greeted travelers Monday at the Reno-Tahoe Airport ahead of the Burning Man event. With Burning Man just around the corner, thousands of people are flocking to the Black Rock Desert to enjoy a weekend of art, music, and lots of dust. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is welcoming around 20,000 Burners this … [Read more...]
Dragon Boat Races Return to Marina
John Byrne/Tribune The Northern Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival was held for the third straight year on Saturday at the Sparks Marina. On a warm Friday morning in the Sparks Marina, a drummer sits perched in front of a double hull canoe softly pounding away as a GWN Dragon Boat designated steerer in the back of the boat yells, “Paddles up!” and 16-20 rowers raise … [Read more...]