By Noel Sims The Nevada Independent Washoe County libraries have become the latest battleground in a culture war over what kinds of books should be available to residents at the libraries of the state’s second-largest county. At the Washoe County Commission meeting on June 27, members of the public complained to commissioners that certain books telling LGBTQ+ stories … [Read more...]
Army veteran Sam Brown announces U.S. Senate race bid at Sparks event
By Gabby Birenbaum and Noel Simms The Nevada Independent Retired U.S. Army Capt. Sam Brown is entering Nevada’s 2024 U.S. Senate race, with the institutional backing of Senate Republicans. Brown, who made his announcement public at a Monday afternoon event at Bragg Crane Service in Sparks, pitched himself in a statement to The Nevada Independent as the best candidate … [Read more...]
July 12, 2023
Northern Nevada International Center celebrates refugee success stories
By Tim Lenard The Nevada Independent At a table dressed in blue and gold with the words “Stand With Ukraine” emblazoned on it, Elizabeth Sierova shows off Montanka, a traditional Ukrainian doll, to guests attending a World Refugee Day celebration in Reno last month. Sierova is from Kyiv, but fled the city with her two daughters when Russia invaded Ukraine last year. … [Read more...]
Lombardo push to curtail remote work delayed as state pivots to new office park
By Jacob Solis The Nevada Independent Just a day before an executive order effectively ending widespread work-from-home policies for state workers was set to take effect, an internal memo suggests a full return to the office could take between six and 12 months of additional time. In January, Gov. Joe Lombardo’s second-ever executive order called on the state’s … [Read more...]
July 5, 2023
June 28, 2023
Where can Sparks students find free meals this summer?
The Nevada Independent The start of summer break in Nevada may be a welcome time away from homework and school projects for students, but it also means many children will lose access to daily free and reduced-priced meals. In some counties, school districts have programs to continue providing that food through the summer months, but these come with some … [Read more...]