Rick Cooper
Now that the dust has settled, here's the unofficial (as of post date) results from the Nevada Secretary of State. Federal Offices US Representative to Congress, District 2 (Democratic): Teresa Benitez-Thompson with 45.70% percent of the vote with 17,676 votes from Washoe County. US Representative
by Rick Cooper
Join local residents for a cleanup of the Jumbo Grade Trailhead and road area.
by Rick Cooper
The Regional Planning Commission will continue to hear public comment on the subdivision next Tuesday at 6pm. Send in your comments, attend and show your concern and participation in the process, or register to speak. Come and learn about our great South Valleys area from expert speakers that have researched
by Rick Cooper
Guest Column by Washoe Valley resident Gayle Bowers Editors Note: Dog Rock is located on the south side of Eastlake Blvd near South Beach at Washoe Lake. Slide Mountain has been known to have landslides reported in the local press press since the 1860s and probably many times before that.
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Tragic Horse/Car Crash Washoe Lake Fencing Note: While technically the horses may be technically "estray" and/or feral, we will use the all-inclusive informal term "wild horses". Tragic Wild Horse/Car Crash. On May 30, at 3:47pm local authorities received a call about
by Rick Cooper
Planning Comm Meeting set for July 7, 2026 The property owner for this 40 acre parcel has applied for a "Master Plan and Regulatory Zoning Map Amendment for 40 acres in the Hwy 431 and Fawn Lane area. The existing zoning of 92% Rural Residential/8% Open Space will
by Rick Cooper
Meeting to be continued in two weeks Like Yankee Hall of Famer Yogi Berra said, "It was like deja vu all over again." The 6pm meeting opened to an almost full house as there were some empty seats this time. The meeting opened with a small class for
by Rick Cooper
Washoe County is offering a Free Dog License Promotion For complete details go to the Washoe County Animal Services website.
by Rick Cooper