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Oh, we do enjoy Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson. As he seeks reelection, he's spending a healthy amount of campaign contributions on television commercials reminding everyone how much he has done for the City of Sparks. The ads tell viewers about the accomplishments. The ads tell viewers about the progress
Read the articleWashoe Valley Residents Speak — But the Votes Were Already Counted … At the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 meeting of the Washoe County Commission, the setup on the dais appeared clear from the start. A trio had formed. Commissioners Alexis Hill, Clara Andriola, and Mariluz Garcia seemed poised to over
Read the articleSome politicians get things done. Some politicians pretend to get things done. And then there’s Commissioner Clara Andriola, who manages to take credit for things that were done before she even found the parking lot. If political boasting were an Olympic sport, she’d have more gold than Michael Phe
Read the articleToday’s Washoe County Commission meeting should be a real show. On Agenda Item 16, commissioners will decide which two of their own will sit on the shiny new study board tasked with exploring a county fire protection district. This comes courtesy of Senate Bill 319 (83rd Legislature), which mandates
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
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