Nevada News Group The Veterans Alumni Chapter been awarded the Outstanding Chapter of the Year, reports the University of Nevada, Reno’s alumni organization. According to the Nevada Alumni Association, the veterans chapter has created a community that understands the ongoing transitions faced by military-connected alumni. By offering a range of services, the chapter aims … [Read more...]
City of Sparks revises homelessness ordinance
At a recent Sparks city council meeting, Sparks Police Chief Chris Crawforth and City Attorney Wes Duncan addressed the homelessness issue in the area. The creation of new ordinances that city staff presented to the council was requested via the police department’s HOPE (Homeless Outreach Proactive Engagement) Team in hopes of improving the public health and safety while … [Read more...]
Tribe planning to add 20 affordable homes, community center in Carson City area
By Carly Sauvageau The Nevada Independent Stewart Community, part of the Washoe Tribe and located south of Carson City, is working on a historic $14 million affordable housing development — the largest housing project the tribe has ever taken on. The project includes 20 new homes for low-income residents and a community center that will provide community activities … [Read more...]
Reed High educator named Nevada History Teacher of the Year
In early August, Reed High School Teacher Jessica Eichstedt was named the Gilder Lehrman Nevada Teacher of the Year by the Nevada Department of Education and subsequently became one of the 53 finalists to win a $10,000 award at the national level, to be announced in October. Eichstedt has been with the Washoe County School District since 2014, working at Dilworth Middle … [Read more...]
Northern Nevada fire mitigation projects draw attention of Cortez Masto
The Nevada Independent Wildfires have burned more than 8.8 million acres over the past 20 years in Nevada. A series of public-private partnerships and projects funded by federal and state appropriations could prevent more from sparking around Northern Nevada. A joint project between City of Reno Fire, NV Energy and High Desert Graziers has goats mowing down cheatgrass and … [Read more...]
As Nevada combats overdose crisis, lawmakers raise penalties for fentanyl trafficking
The Nevada Independent Elyse Monroy recalled starting her position as a health and human services policy analyst in 2015 for then-Gov. Brian Sandoval not knowing then what an opioid was. Now, eight years later, as opioid overdose deaths have skyrocketed and claimed the lives of thousands of Nevadans, she’s helped lead the state’s response to the crisis, previously … [Read more...]
Nevada officials rush emergency rule change amid ‘grave concerns’ with new insurance law
The Nevada Independent A little-noticed 2023 bill tweaking Nevada’s liability insurance laws has prompted an emergency regulation amid fears from state officials that it could sharply reduce the availability of liability insurance and increase costs for policies covering medical malpractice, construction defects and more. Nevada’s Division of Insurance proposed — and Gov. … [Read more...]
Washoe County students return to classroom Monday
The countdown is on for prepping kids to go back to school within the Washoe County School District (WCSD). Most schools open for the 2023-24 school year next Monday, August 14, except for kindergarten, Gerlach, and Incline Village students who will start school on August 21. The WCSD is holding its first District kickoff event for employees on Wednesday, August 9, which … [Read more...]