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8 articles filed under Safe Camp
In Reno, it seems some lessons don’t quite stick. The Karma Box Project—which previously had its nonprofit status revoked in 2023 for failing to file required tax returns—now appears to be behind again, with no publicly available filings for 2024 or 2025. That raises an obvious question: how does t
Read the articleThree individuals who have worked for the Karma Box Project have been arrested since November 2025. That alone should raise serious questions about oversight and accountability. At the same time, rumors continue to swirl that Karma Box Project has been replaced at the county’s Safe Camp by either R
Read the articleWe’re genuinely curious. Why does Washoe County, Nevada - Government go radio silent every time questions surface about leadership at the Karma Box Project? No press conference. No independent review. No “we take this seriously and are looking into it.” Just crickets.
Read the articlePicon applauds the journalistic professionalism of Our Town Reno, which reported yesterday that the CHAB: Community Homelessness Advisory Board meeting scheduled for February 9 was canceled due to “logistical issues.” One of Washoe County’s ever-reliable messaging representatives confirmed to Our To
Read the articleNothing to see here, folks… just smile for the retreat photo. We couldn’t help but notice Karma Box Project’s board retreat photo — the kind that looks like it came with instructions: stand close, look proud, project confidence. Message received.
Read the articleGregg Kidd is back—once again attempting to “understand” Northern Nevada. The well-funded would-be public servant is hosting yet another Meeting the Moment: Affordability Crisis Town Hall on Tuesday, January 21, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at the Reno Public Market. Hosted by This Is Reno, Kidd says the ev
Read the articleYesterday we published a story hoping someone with a bigger reach might amplify it — and bless their souls, Our Town Ren o picked it up. They have a megaphone compared to Picon’s whistle, and for that we’re grateful. We’re happy being the “little engine that could,” the outlet everyone swears they
Read the articleWe pushed another article to tomorrow because this one needed attention. Phil Tenneson flagged a concern, and as always, we followed up. Commissioner Mike Clark — the only commissioner who consistently speaks with us — confirmed he has already reached out to County Manager Kate Thomas to get the exa
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