The Washoe County Health District announced this week that ozone air pollution is at its worst level in 10 years in Reno-Sparks and people who suffer from heart disease, lung disease, children, seniors and those active in the outdoors are especially at risk. Several wildfires in California and Nevada are bringing heavy smoke into the area, and as of Monday evening there is … [Read more...]
New Advisory Committee Gives Sparks Seniors a Voice
A project that Sparks City Councilman Donald Abbott has been championing since he became elected is finally coming to fruition, and now he is calling for applications for people to join the Sparks Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (SSCAC). Currently, Washoe County and Reno have senior-centric advisory boards that a few Sparks residents are involved in, but a specific SSCAC … [Read more...]
Water Lantern Festival Saturday in Sparks
A bright, glittery glow will be emanating from of the waters of the Sparks Marina on the evening of July 21 as part of the national One World Water Lantern Festival. At more than 50 ponds and lakes across America, families and friends will be releasing lanterns all summer long that carry messages of hope, happiness, healing, and love while also enjoying good food, music, and a … [Read more...]
Ceremony Marks Completion of Connector
The 5.5-mile, six lane stretch of road connecting Sparks to South Reno is officially open, alleviating traffic and providing a more efficient commute for travelers heading to or from Sparks. On Friday, July 6, the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County, City of Sparks, City of Reno and around 200 other dignitaries in the area (including Senator Dean Heller) met at … [Read more...]
SouthEast Connector Opens to Traffic This Week
Thousands of people came out Saturday to celebrate the pre-grand opening of the SouthEast Connector, a safer and more efficient way to get to and from South Reno and Sparks. This is a project that has been in the works for more than 50 years and has now come to life. The new roadway, formally known as Veterans Parkway, stretches 5.5 miles from the Greg Street/Sparks … [Read more...]
Sparks Celebrates Completion of North Truckee Drain Realignment Project
The City of Sparks celebrated the completion of the years-long North Truckee Drain Realignment Project last Thursday. This $40 million project, consisting of a series of underground culverts to send water from the North Truckee Drain to the Truckee River was designed and constructed to ensure that flood waters reduce the impact it causes to lower lying properties. The … [Read more...]
Reno Rodeo Rides into Northern Nevada
Following five days of being in the High Desert, a herd of cattle and a group of cowboys and cowgirls rode into town Thursday to welcome in the 2018 Reno Rodeo. After the buckaroos kept 300 rodeo steers in line through the paved streets of Reno, the rest of the action took place at the Livestock Events Center with the Reno Rodeo Carnival, Xtreme Bull Riding, and Mutton Bustin- … [Read more...]
A Day Filled with Adventure
John Byrne photos/Tribune There was plenty of fun at the Sparks Marina on Sunday as the city played host to the 14th annual Mark Wellman’s Adventure Day. Wellman, a former Paralympian, was on hand to assist in the activities and share his love for the outdoors. The free event had a variety of adaptive sports for people with disabilities. (Top) Charles Albright … [Read more...]