The arts
Art conquers COVID
Art springs anew in Reno, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. A powerful force in area arts, Sierra Arts Foundation has grown stronger in the last year. The foundation not only survived the […]
covid-19
News
The perils of pandemic pets
During the COVID-19 pandemic, severe animal cruelty cases have increased in Washoe County along with cases of pet abandonment and neglect. On the plus side, local animal shelters have been using online systems to quickly […]
Health
Health care enrollment extended
Nevada’s health insurance exchange has opened an extended enrollment period for Nevadans to sign up for 2021 coverage starting Feb. 15 and ending May 15 . More relatively low-cost health care options are available in […]
City life
The Helpers: Printer makes an impression
When the Pinehaven Fire roared across 500 acres in southwest Reno Nov. 17, destroying five homes and forcing the evacuation of 1,200 other residences, Kurt Hoge watched the conflagration on television. “That was the neighborhood […]
Government
Reno offers free therapy
Since Dec. 21, about 500 people have signed up for Talkspace, a digital mental health therapy system provided by the City of Reno. That leaves about 200,000 residents also eligible for the free service. City […]
Health
Mental health needs soar
Mariah, 47, thought the substance abuse crisis she faced a quarter century ago was ancient history. “(As a young adult) I was a party girl,” said the Reno mother of three who didn’t want her […]
Government
The Legislature Looms
When the Nevada Legislature convenes Feb. 1, lawmakers will be walking on a budget tightrope, balancing efforts maintain state services, expand others and mold a plan for the Silver State’s presumed long and painful emergence […]
City life
Reno Loves Local
Lauren and Mike Dunne, the owners of Dragonfly Bath and Body store in Midtown, have an acute case of economic whiplash. “What a roller-coaster year for sales,” Mike Dunne said. “For January and February, we […]
City life
Better times are brewing
Here’s a recipe for opening a restaurant during a pandemic: start with a popular local brand, add a long-term strategy, ladle in large portions of investment, a veteran staff, adaptations for safety and other innovations, […]
News
So long, Mary Ann
Dawn Elberta Wells, 82, the actress best known for her role as the sweet farm girl Mary Ann Summers on the TV series “Gilligan’s Island,” died Dec. 30 of complications of COVID-19. Wells was a […]
COVID-19
Trump: Reno COVID beds are fake
Who are you going to believe, the president or your lying eyes? Twitter users faced that dilemma Dec. 1 when President Donald Trump re-tweeted a Las Vegas blog’s assertion that Renown Regional Medical Center’s 700-bed […]
Government
Robocalls swarm Nevada
Never, ever trust a robot on the phone. That’s particularly timely advice this month. The number of so-called “robocall” scams have soared in Nevada as conmen hitch their come-ons to the COVID-19 pandemic and election […]