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Washoe County election officials have spent the past week doing what election officials do after every election: counting ballots, verifying signatures, reviewing provisional votes, curing challenged ballots, testing equipment, and preparing for certification. In other words, they've been doing the
Read the articlePicon can't help but wonder why a certain City of Sparks mayor, currently running in a contested election, along with City Manager and Assistant City Manager seem so determined to relax requirements for key city officials. First, it was a request that the Sparks City Manager be not required to live
Read the articleToday, the Washoe County Commission is expected to appoint new members to the Washoe County Library Board of Trustees. Officially, the process is straightforward. Applications were accepted. Candidates were notified. Commissioners will review the applicants and make their selections, and Commission
Read the article'Twas the last day of voting in Nevada's 2026 Primary Election, And all the creatures were stirring in search of reflection. Plotting and pointing, while tempers ran hot, Unearthing old rumors and whatever they forgot. Hiding the truth and obscuring the facts, Hoping the noise would outshine their o
Read the articleWith only one day remaining before Washoe County voters decide who will occupy the county highest prosecutorial office, residents should recognize that this race is about more than personalities or catchy commercials. There is nothing quite like an election season to remind Washoe County’s own H
Read the articleA photo says a thousand words. In this case, we encourage everyone to take a look at the video posted by Reno Cop Watch regarding District Attorney Chris Hicks. And after this “We Support F” photo was taken we're fairly certain Governor Joe Lombardo won't be taking Joey Gilbert's calls anytime soo
Read the articlePicon is always surprised when members of the media don't take a moment to verify campaign claims. Ward 2 Reno City Council candidate Vanessa Vaupel reportedly told KOLO she knocked on 1,000 doors. But did she really? Based on what we've heard from readers, it appears a more accurate description m
Read the articleRemember how former Washoe County District Court Judge Bridget Robb pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor stalking charge stemming from allegations that she repeatedly followed and monitored a Reno attorney over an extended period. As part of a plea agreement reached in Sparks Municipal Court, Robb admitt
Read the articleWe enjoy a good pair of pink hot pants as much as anyone, but this may be the funniest thing we've seen all political season. Found on Nextdoor, this gem immediately caught our attention, and the only thing we could think was: "Somewhere in Reno, a campaign consultant just fell to their knees
Read the articleFree Press Frenzy: Devon and Eddie Chase Headlines Picon is amused that today the City of Reno is holding a gathering to discuss data centers. Why? Because suddenly City Councilmember Devon Reese has discovered concerns about data centers after voting for them and accepting campaign contributions
Read the articleA number of readers have asked to see the Pat Cashell contract related to tours of the Nevada Cares Campus, so here you go. We have also been asked whether Cashell receiving the contract had anything to do with his close personal relationship with Grant Denton, executive director of the Karma Box
Read the articleWe were not going to write about the City of Reno Ward 2 race because, frankly, it feels like nobody cares about some of these local races anymore. We see it in this race and over in the Ward 4 race in Sparks. We still cannot believe Sparks residents appear willing to embrace Adam Mayberry without a
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