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...]
January 12, 2022
Dear Abby: Parents wonder if son’s friendship may be more
DEAR ABBY: My preteen son is friends with a boy I don’t quite approve of, but I understand that sometimes bad decisions lead to future wisdom. When I can, I allow the friend to come to our house to hang out with my son because this friend allegedly has a difficult home life. During this last visit, I noticed them hanging out a little physically closer than usual. They shared … [Read more...]
From voting to car seat rule changes, new Nevada laws take effect Jan. 1
By Megan MesserlyThe Nevada Independent With the new year comes, yet again, another new set of laws on the books. More than 55 bills enacted by the Legislature in 2021 take effect either in whole or in part today. They include several health care-related laws — making changes to Medicaid services, establishing a pathway for people to obtain birth control without a … [Read more...]
January 5, 2022
Starring in ‘Nutcracker’ a pinnacle for graduating Reno High senior
By Tim Lenard The Nevada Independent Since she started dancing at the age of 7, Mya Dunlap has dreamed about playing the role of Clara in The Nutcracker. Now 17, the Reno High School senior was both excited and nervous to finally perform as the show’s central character in performances earlier this month. “It’s a massive honor,” Dunlap said. “I hope I can give a … [Read more...]
Annual Christmas tree recycling program underway
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) will be hosting its annual Christmas Tree Recycling program starting Sunday, December 26, 2021 through Monday, January 10, 2022. “This program is run thanks to the wonderful volunteers who come out to help, and it is a really fun and festive way to volunteer around the holidays. We have so many partners and supporters of this program, … [Read more...]