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development   -   Apr 24, 2026 Business Park For Washoe City
Business Park For Washoe City

6.94 acre parcel slated for 66,300 sq ft. industrial building The 6.94 acre parcel at 285 US 395 South Alternate behind Sol Cannabis in "Old" Washoe City is slated for a large industrial business park. The website for the project says units will be available

by Rick Cooper
Environment   -   Apr 24, 2026 Forever Chemicals in Well Water?
Forever Chemicals in Well Water?

Nevada Public Health offers free testing for PFAs in Washoe County private wells. Northern Nevada Public Health has sent Washoe County residents postcards offering to test for PFAs (commonly known as "Forever Chemicals) in samples from residential wells. This website has a good explanation of what PFAS are, where

by Rick Cooper
development   -   Apr 23, 2026 County Proposes to make High Density Rural Development Even Easier
County Proposes to make High Density Rural Development Even Easier

Meeting Monday, April 27 Washoe County is proposing changes to the Development Code, specifically "Article 408" which is a section listed in the Table of Contents on the Code page. There is no link to the proposed changes but by eliminating required "findings" it must be

by Rick Cooper
Environment   -   Apr 22, 2026 Celebrate Earth Day 2026!
Celebrate Earth Day 2026!

This Earth Day I was thinking about how our environment affects all of us, some perceive it differently and are affected in different ways but basically most of us like to have nice surroundings. No matter our political differences or incomes, we value our location here in South Washoe County

by Rick Cooper
Regional   -   Apr 19, 2026 Aftershocks Continue in Local Earthquake Swarm.
Aftershocks Continue in Local Earthquake Swarm.

You may have felt a 4.7 earthquake centered on the Silver Springs area to the east at 7:39am on Sunday, April 19, 2026 as aftershocks continue to affect the region. An earthquake swarm is a sequence of many earthquakes that occur in the same area over a short

by Rick Cooper
recreation   -   Apr 16, 2026 Disc Golf Tournament at WLSP April 25th.
Disc Golf Tournament at WLSP April 25th.

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 Cooper
Apr 15, 2026 Republicans Refuse to Endorse Commissioner Clark
Republicans Refuse to Endorse Commissioner Clark

Thisisreno.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
community   -   Apr 14, 2026 Bowers Mansion Summer Jobs!
Bowers Mansion Summer Jobs!

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 Cooper
Business Park For Washoe City
development   -   Apr 24, 2026 Business Park For Washoe City

6.94 acre parcel slated for 66,300 sq ft. industrial building The 6.94 acre parcel at 285 US 395 South Alternate behind Sol Cannabis in "Old" Washoe City is slated for a large industrial business park. The website for the project says units will be available

by Rick Cooper
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development   -   Apr 24, 2026 Business Park For Washoe City
Business Park For Washoe City

6.94 acre parcel slated for 66,300 sq ft. industrial building The 6.94 acre parcel at 285 US 395 South Alternate behind Sol Cannabis in "Old" Washoe City is slated for a large industrial business park. The website for the project says units will be available

by Rick Cooper
Environment   -   Apr 24, 2026 Forever Chemicals in Well Water?
Forever Chemicals in Well Water?

Nevada Public Health offers free testing for PFAs in Washoe County private wells. Northern Nevada Public Health has sent Washoe County residents postcards offering to test for PFAs (commonly known as "Forever Chemicals) in samples from residential wells. This website has a good explanation of what PFAS are, where

by Rick Cooper
development   -   Apr 23, 2026 County Proposes to make High Density Rural Development Even Easier
County Proposes to make High Density Rural Development Even Easier

Meeting Monday, April 27 Washoe County is proposing changes to the Development Code, specifically "Article 408" which is a section listed in the Table of Contents on the Code page. There is no link to the proposed changes but by eliminating required "findings" it must be

by Rick Cooper
Environment   -   Apr 22, 2026 Celebrate Earth Day 2026!
Celebrate Earth Day 2026!

This Earth Day I was thinking about how our environment affects all of us, some perceive it differently and are affected in different ways but basically most of us like to have nice surroundings. No matter our political differences or incomes, we value our location here in South Washoe County

by Rick Cooper
Regional   -   Apr 19, 2026 Aftershocks Continue in Local Earthquake Swarm.
Aftershocks Continue in Local Earthquake Swarm.

You may have felt a 4.7 earthquake centered on the Silver Springs area to the east at 7:39am on Sunday, April 19, 2026 as aftershocks continue to affect the region. An earthquake swarm is a sequence of many earthquakes that occur in the same area over a short

by Rick Cooper
recreation   -   Apr 16, 2026 Disc Golf Tournament at WLSP April 25th.
Disc Golf Tournament at WLSP April 25th.

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 Cooper
Apr 15, 2026 Republicans Refuse to Endorse Commissioner Clark
Republicans Refuse to Endorse Commissioner Clark

Thisisreno.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
community   -   Apr 14, 2026 Bowers Mansion Summer Jobs!
Bowers Mansion Summer Jobs!

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 Cooper
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