By Jacob SolisThe Nevada Independent Katelyn Counts arrived at UNR in 2020, just as COVID restrictions had eased enough for in-person instruction to at least partially return. Still, it was a difficult transition. With no vaccines available, the pandemic shuttered much of the normal college experience — most of her classes were still largely online, club activities were … [Read more...]
Frederick Commentary: Clear as mud, no joke
I have officially run out of enough serenity to accept the things I cannot change about the Joe Biden Administration. This became apparent after watching President Joe Biden’s two hour press conference marking his first tenuous year in office. Mr. Biden should not be unleashed to answer questions off the cuff – ever. He can say “let me be clear” all he wants. He can lean … [Read more...]
Dear Abby: Man’s anger begins to boil over in everyday exchanges
DEAR ABBY: I am becoming more and more irritated with people. My fuse is short and I’m prone to bursts of anger. Today I watched another driver run a red light, and I proceeded to honk my horn, lower my window and give the guy my middle finger. (Yeah, I know it was risky, but I couldn’t resist the impulse.) I am sick of people! They are, in my opinion, self-centered, … [Read more...]
January 19, 2022
Frederick Commentary: Mask confusion in one picture
How schizophrenic are we about the need to wear masks? One picture last week on CSPAN illustrates. Testifying before the Senate Health Committee, Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke to legislators without a mask. Dr. Rochelle Walensky followed him wearing a doubled-up N-95 mask. Remember, this was Jan. 11 – the height of the Omicron surge. So which is it? Should we model the … [Read more...]
Sparks City Council meeting Highlights
The following are highlights from the January 10, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements/Presentations Sparks City Council proclaimed January 2022 as National Radon Action Month, encouraging residents to test their homes for radon and mitigate elevated levels.Boards and Commissions Vacancy Announcements. To submit an application, go to … [Read more...]
Housing prices broke records in 2021, slight market cooldown expected
By Tabitha MuellerThe Nevada Independent As Samantha Christy searched for an alternative to the cramped, dilapidated home she and her family rented in Winnemucca, she watched rental prices increase and her options dwindle. An area supervisor for a property management company, Christy said she and her husband, a welder, eventually decided they would attempt to purchase a … [Read more...]
Washoe County testing out ModPods for unsheltered homeless community
Washoe County Housing and Homeless Services (WCHHS) is testing out a new pilot program within its Safe Camp by installing ModPods at Governor’s Bowl Park. Working with the Karma Box Project, ModPods are small, hard-walled sleeping spaces that contain a bed, electricity, heat, lighting, storage and a lockable door. WCHHS just received its first delivery of 10 ModPods last week … [Read more...]