Washoe County Government

The Election Is Over. Someone Tell Eddie Lorton …

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

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

Cashell Contract Raises Questions About Connections and Contracts

A 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

Did Paul White Say the Quiet Part Out Loud About the Cares Campus?

Vagrants or Homeless? Paul White Asks the Question Washoe County Won’t … At Monday’s CHAB meeting in Washoe County, Paul White presented his vision for taking over the Nevada Cares Campus with a coalition of churches and faith-based organizations. Some of his ideas had merit. Some raised eyebrows

Setting the Record Straight: Mike Clark Did His Job—Whether Critics Like It or Not

There’s a growing narrative being pushed that Washoe County Commissioner Mike Clark somehow failed to engage, failed to lead, or failed to represent his district on the Sierra Reflections project. It’s a nice talking point—but it doesn’t hold up under scrutiny.

Sierra Reflections: Cash, Timing, and a Record That Raises Questions

The questions aren’t going away—and neither is the timing. In a recent opinion piece in This Is Reno , Tom Daly highlighted campaign contributions received by Washoe County Commissioner Mariluz Garcia shortly before a key vote. No formal allegations have been made—but the optics are hard to ignore

Deadlines, Disposals & Primary Rules: What Washoe Voters Need to Know

The Washoe County Registrar of Voters has published legal notices regarding the retention and disposition of 2024 election materials, indicating that such materials may be destroyed on or after May 8, 2026, in accordance with applicable records retention laws.

Reno’s Karma Question: Where Are the Filings

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

SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT OR JUST CONVENIENT OVERSIGHT?

Take a drive along La Posada. Campaign signs are coming down — like they’re supposed to. So here’s the question: Why are Chris Hicks’ signs still standing?

FIRESTORM POLITICS — ACCIDENT OR STRATEGY?

Is Troy Regas a renegade… or a marketing genius? Because what happened yesterday doesn’t look accidental. While announcing his first major fundraiser against Mariluz Garcia — often seen in the same orbit as Devon Reese and his loyal following — Regas didn’t just launch a campaign. He lit a match.

WHO KNEW WHAT — AND WHEN?

Hey Phil Tenneson — you might want to take a closer look at what’s unfolding here. Because if what we’re hearing is true, this isn’t just questionable judgment — it may rise to the level of not only state ethics violations you are stating are needed but this might require a Department of Justice

KUNR Keeps Swinging at Gianna Jacks—Why?

KUNR and Gianna Jacks—name a more predictable storyline. At this point, it’s less “reporting” and more a recurring theme. Makes you wonder what’s really driving the coverage at KUNR - almost seems personal.