Transparancy

Chris Hicks Says He Strengthened Public Trust. Many Are Still Waiting for the Records.

Will Wes Duncan Bring Some Sunshine to Washoe County's District Attorney Office?

Sparks City Attorney Wes Duncan has announced his candidacy for Washoe County District Attorney, setting the stage for a potential showdown with incumbent Chris Hicks. While Duncan's tenure in Sparks has been marked by a commitment to transparency and community engagement, Hicks' record on public ac

Sunscreen and Smoke Screens: Mayor Schieve's Transparency Issues

In 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

The Missing Accountability: Has Sheep Dip Left a Void?

Remember when local elected officials trembled at the thought of being lampooned at Sheep Dip? When the annual roast served as Nevada's political pressure release valve, where officials' blunders were immortalized through exaggerated comedy sketches and no one was safe from public ridicule?