Local Scout Troop 150 has rebuilt the Disc Golf Course at Washoe Lake State Park as a project and is hosting a tournament on April 25. Information and sign ups and sponsorship information is here on the tournament site. We noticed the new DG baskets when we drove by the
by Rick CooperThisisreno.com is reporting that the local Washoe Republicans group is refusing to endorse our District 2 Commissioner Mike Clark for re-election. Story here. The reason is unclear and the rest of the article is behind a paywall. We'll be looking for more information.
by Rick Cooper
Bowers Mansion County Park has summer positions available. Below is a partial list of summer jobs available at the park and swimming pools posted on the park website.
by Rick CooperWe felt it here in Washoe Valley. A gentle rocking back and forth for a couple seconds. Update: 7:52am Tuesday. Many aftershocks at site of last evenings 5.5 earthquake near Silver Springs, Nevada.
by Rick Cooper
The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners will proclaim April 13-20 Nevada Dark Skies week in their meeting tomorrow, April 14, beginning at 10am. In addition, Washoe Lake State Park will host a Star Party, Saturday June 13 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm at the Maze Parking Lot (this
by Rick Cooper
May 9, 10am to 2 pm at Washoe Lake State Park Join us in this annual event to meet your neighbors and those organizations that affect and contribute to life in Washoe Valley and the surrounding area. See You There!
by Rick Cooper
From Washoe Valley Alliance: We have received word that 05/28/26 is a firm date for the Regional Planning Commission (TMRPC) to hear the Sierra Reflections issue. This will most likely be heard in the Washoe County Commission Chambers. Exact Time uncertain now but usually evening.The Agenda for
by Rick Cooper
Washoe Lake has a new activity available at the park. I noticed when we drove by the other day and here is a link to an article on KOLO Channel 8. It's "Disc Golf" or frisbee golf if you're not worried about copyright infringement.
by Rick CooperLocal Scout Troop 150 has rebuilt the Disc Golf Course at Washoe Lake State Park as a project and is hosting a tournament on April 25. Information and sign ups and sponsorship information is here on the tournament site. We noticed the new DG baskets when we drove by the
by Rick Cooper
From Washoe Valley Alliance: We have received word that 05/28/26 is a firm date for the Regional Planning Commission (TMRPC) to hear the Sierra Reflections issue. This will most likely be heard in the Washoe County Commission Chambers. Exact Time uncertain now but usually evening.The Agenda for
We've received the following dispatches on the date of the Regional Planning Commission meeting to approve or deny the Sierra Reflections project. "We have received an email from Jeremy Smith, TMRPA Director, that the current plan is to change the date of the Sierra Reflections hearing by
email [email protected] with your comments, ideas, meetings, news, observations and suggestions. We are looking for aspiring writers on the topics of life in South Washoe Valley south of Hwy 431. Also news, events, history, photos, etc. Community is one of the things that makes our area special. washoevalley@
The south county area is once again feeling the high pressure of regional development. Many of these projects affect residents outside their boundaries. The proposed Sierra Reflections 960 home development west of Pleasant Valley and North of Washoe Valley for instance. Residents and experts have identified potential regional negative effects
A note from Washoe Valley alliance on the next phase of the Sierra Reflections development controversy.-editor. "People have been asking about next steps in the Sierra Reflections process.Sierra Reflections is a project of Regional Significance based upon number of houses, traffic generated and some other issues. As
It was in response to the threat posed by the Sierra Reflections development at that time. Local residents were alarmed that the large development proposed for the old Pagni Ranch west of Pleasant Valley and north of Washoe Valley would create changes that threatened our rural lifestyle. The main concern
Local Scout Troop 150 has rebuilt the Disc Golf Course at Washoe Lake State Park as a project and is hosting a tournament on April 25. Information and sign ups and sponsorship information is here on the tournament site. We noticed the new DG baskets when we drove by the
by Rick CooperThisisreno.com is reporting that the local Washoe Republicans group is refusing to endorse our District 2 Commissioner Mike Clark for re-election. Story here. The reason is unclear and the rest of the article is behind a paywall. We'll be looking for more information.
by Rick Cooper
Bowers Mansion County Park has summer positions available. Below is a partial list of summer jobs available at the park and swimming pools posted on the park website.
by Rick CooperWe felt it here in Washoe Valley. A gentle rocking back and forth for a couple seconds. Update: 7:52am Tuesday. Many aftershocks at site of last evenings 5.5 earthquake near Silver Springs, Nevada.
by Rick Cooper
The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners will proclaim April 13-20 Nevada Dark Skies week in their meeting tomorrow, April 14, beginning at 10am. In addition, Washoe Lake State Park will host a Star Party, Saturday June 13 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm at the Maze Parking Lot (this
by Rick Cooper
May 9, 10am to 2 pm at Washoe Lake State Park Join us in this annual event to meet your neighbors and those organizations that affect and contribute to life in Washoe Valley and the surrounding area. See You There!
by Rick Cooper
From Washoe Valley Alliance: We have received word that 05/28/26 is a firm date for the Regional Planning Commission (TMRPC) to hear the Sierra Reflections issue. This will most likely be heard in the Washoe County Commission Chambers. Exact Time uncertain now but usually evening.The Agenda for
by Rick Cooper
Washoe Lake has a new activity available at the park. I noticed when we drove by the other day and here is a link to an article on KOLO Channel 8. It's "Disc Golf" or frisbee golf if you're not worried about copyright infringement.
by Rick Cooper