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In a move that perfectly encapsulates why citizens grow distrustful of local government, Washoe County officials have apparently found a creative way to avoid addressing serious safety concerns at the courthouse - by drowning them in bureaucratic procedure. Chief Judge Lynne Simons recently took th
Read the articleToday at the Club at Arrowcreek there is a gathering put together by a lobbyist and Homeowners' Associations from some of Reno's most exclusive enclaves for what they've billed as a "Fire Disaster Summit" – though "Fundraising Expedition" might be more accurate.
Read the articleIs there a growing gap between curiosity-driven reporting and actual accountability journalism? Why did Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District abandon a $50,000 pre-construction fee for a new fire station in 2021? This perfectly illustrates how modern local news often prioritizes engagement over
Read the articleTurns out the Great Library Budget Crisis of 2025 was nothing more than a work of fiction, authored by none other than former Library Director Jeff Scott. For six long months, Scott spun a budget fairytale worthy of a Netflix limited series—complete with looming layoffs, weeping children, and senior
Read the articleWhy is the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District all but broke? Could it be those boated salaries being paid to upper management at the department, you know, not the boots on the ground fire firefighters? Could it be the large increases approved by Chief Charlie Moore to his direct reports before
Read the articleWhen more than 15 homeowners associations band together to tackle wildfire emergency preparedness, you’d hope for something concrete—like a real agenda, names of the speakers, an expert or two, or literally any plan beyond vague “potential topics.” But instead, we get what appears to be a thinly v
Read the articleIn the bright Reno sunshine, Mayor Hillary Schieve seems to have forgotten an essential civic protection: transparency. As the City of Reno partners with the Nevada Cancer Coalition along with the Reno Aces baseball team to sponsor cancer screenings at Greater Nevada Field, a curious connection has
Read the articleCity of Reno Honors Law Enforcement—But Ignores the Citizen Who Pays for It Each year, the iconic Reno Arch is illuminated in blue in honor of fallen law enforcement officers—a solemn and meaningful tribute from the community. The gesture, often praised by the Reno Police Department and city offici
Read the articleIn the bustling metropolis of Sparks, Nevada, a peculiar political drama unfolds—one that gives new meaning to the phrase "the road less traveled." Mayor Ed Lawson's prized toll road bill, once the crown jewel of his infrastructure vision, now lies in legislative purgatory, thoroughly defe
Read the articleWashoe County's Curious Financial Priorities In a dazzling display of fiscal cognitive dissonance, Washoe County is preparing to honor its Chief Financial Officer Abbe Yacoben at the annual Nevada Women's Fund Women of Achievement Gala this May. The same Washoe County that is currently navigating a
Read the articleIn the City of Reno, the message to residents has never been clearer—don’t call us, and we definitely won’t call you. Amid a $26 million budget deficit, the city has hit “pause” on appointing residents to its many boards and commissions. The official explanation? Cost savings. The real outcome? A qu
Read the articleReno residents, pay attention: A dangerous bill is quietly making its way through the Nevada legislature that would allow City Council to remove Planning Commissioners at will. This isn't just another boring piece of legislation—it's a direct attack on your neighborhood's future.
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