The Power of Bilingual Storytelling at the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
How do you reach a community when language itself can be a barrier? For industries and organizations across Northern Nevada, connecting with Spanish speaking residents...
From fundraisers to major donations: how Sun Valley’s fastest-growing Hispanic church expanded with Tom Dolan’s help
A Sun Valley Catholic church recently completed its long-awaited renovation. Our Lady of Guadalupe attracts thousands of Hispanic worshippers. On Sept. 15, thousands gathered to...
Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 celebrations in Reno (and Truckee)
Between September 15 and October 15 celebrations begin throughout the United States in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The City of Reno and its surrounding...
CHA Nevada to offer influenza and COVID boosters ahead of flu season
Flu season is approaching, and Community Health Alliance (CHA Nevada) will offer seasonal flu vaccines and the new COVID booster to protect residents and keep...
A pro-Trump restaurant owner may explain the former president’s appeal to Nevada Latinos
Despite now mounting calls to boycott his restaurants for hosting Trump, Barajas has stood firm on his political beliefs. When the Secret Service appeared at...
Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine draws hundreds of customers on grand opening day in Reno
A new Peruvian restaurant is Reno Public Market’s latest addition. Meet the family behind the restaurant. On July 28, Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine held its grand opening. Dozens...
Nevada’s minimum wage went up to $12 an hour on July 1; two-tier system is out
This increase comes after the passage of AB456, which increased the minimum wage by 75 cents annually over a five-year period. Before Nevada voters passed...
¿What is Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill?
Opill, the first oral contraceptive pill to be available without a prescription in the U.S. since March, is available to buy online at opill.com and...
How officials are grappling with overcrowding at Tahoe’s Sand Harbor
Designed for a maximum of 1,200 visitors per day, Nevada’s most popular state park often attracts more than 3,000. On warm weekend days, the line...
New academy preps students for municipal, wildland firefighting careers
Local and federal agency officials are hoping a “grow-your-own” program could help overcome labor shortages. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Environment newsletter. I’m Amy Alonzo,...