Rick Cooper
We 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
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
Living in Washoe Valley for 27 years we've always enjoyed Davis Creek Regional Park on the northwest side of the valley. It's been a place to enjoy a forest environment with a pond, creeks and towering pines in our otherwise high desert area. On September 7,
by Rick Cooper
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
by Rick Cooper
News 4 reports that Three adults, one child and two dogs were displaced after a fire in Washoe Valley on Monday afternoon. Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR) put out a fire in Washoe Valley on Ormsby Lane shortly after 1 p.m. on April 6." This was in
by Rick Cooper