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8 articles filed under EDAWN
After several weeks of driving Washoe County to view the parcels of land generously handed over by Washoe County to EDAWN for sale, we feel compelled to acknowledge what is now obvious: EDAWN is no longer just an economic development group — it’s a government-funded real estate operation. Congrat
Read the articleHoliday weekends are supposed to be quiet… but Reno never met a long weekend it couldn’t fill with intrigue, eyebrow-raising posts, and a few stories that practically write themselves. And because Picon hears from everyone — the kind, the cranky, the concerned, and the borderline-threatening — we fi
Read the articleWashoe District Judge Kathleen Sigurdson will remain on the Michael Leonard lawsuit involving Devon Reese, Alex Velto, and Conor McQuivey. A motion had challenged her impartiality, but Judge Barry Breslow ruled there was no evidence of bias sufficient to warrant removing her from the case. He noted,
Read the articleOnly in Reno could a story start with a senior citizen, a city councilmember, and a wine bar, then spin its way into a suntan lotion called Spooge headed for Burning Man. Yes, that Spooge . The Mayor’s side hustle with Dr. Whitney Hovnick. The same Spooge that somehow found its way onto the lips—l
Read the articleIf Reno politics had a royal court, case CV25-01334 would be the scandal of the season. Picture it: a wine bar, an elderly gentleman, and a Reno City Councilmember with 2026 mayoral dreams—except the evening allegedly turned from small talk to small brawl, and now we’re all waiting for the tapes.
Read the articleCouncilmember Dahir appears to be showcasing his commitment to his job by emphasizing the extensive amount of reading and preparation that goes into his role within the City of Sparks. With an annual salary of $61,190.62, along with additional benefits totaling $33,575.17, Dahir certainly has a fina
Read the articleThe EDAWN saga surrounding an ask for influence with a local councilwoman gains attention…
Read the articleWhile Katy Simon Holland claims EDAWN cannot endorse candidates, she says EDAWN thinks some of the School Board candidates are knuckleheads…
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