Nevada’s communities of color, essential workers are disproportionately affected by COVID-19: Report
Nevada’s army of essential workers have not only kept the wheels of daily life going for all Nevadans, they’ve helped the state maintain the look...
Washoe County Library System retires late fees in attempt to remove barriers to library access
The Washoe County Library System became one of the first library systems in Nevada to eliminate fines for overdue books and materials last week, joining a...
Eviction moratorium will be extended for another 45 days amid hurdles getting aid programs going
Gov. Steve Sisolak will extend Nevada’s soon-to-expire eviction moratorium until mid-October, while trying to fast-track the launch of a renter mediation program and adding $10 million for...
New head of ‘strike force’ focused on backlogged unemployment claims shares progress
Two weeks after Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a “strike force” to help resolve a backlog of unemployment claims, the head of the effort — former Nevada Assembly Speaker...
Nevada launches contact tracing app to anonymously alert visitors, residents of possible COVID-19 exposures
The state of Nevada is launching an app on Monday that will allow people who have tested positive for COVID-19 to discreetly notify their close...
Seniors face more social isolation, loneliness due to pandemic
Even before the pandemic, older adults were more likely to be lonely or socially isolated. As adults grow older, they could lose family or friends, live...
Americans share common ground, misperceptions about immigration, poll finds
When it comes to immigration, Americans have a lot of misconceptions about immigrants. That’s one of the findings from a new national survey released Thursday from Public...
Immigrants in Elko area suffer after postal worker accused of intentionally discarding federal documents
Eloisa Mendoza, who leads Elko Hispanic Services, is accustomed to steady, slow work days in her office, where she assists Latino immigrant community members with...
UNR’S mural project completed, artist Rafael Blanco describes the process
Braving Nevada’s dry heat and temperatures reaching the upper 90s, muralist Rafael Blanco painted two murals for the University of Nevada, Reno which will be...
WCSD will reopen with in-person, hybrid learning this fall
A looming decision on whether or not the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees would honor their plans to return to in-person learning in...