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A Year of Turmoil: A Look at Who Left Reno-Area Government

Over the past 12 months, a large number of people in local government and publicly funded organizations have been arrested, charged with crimes, fired, placed on administrative leave, or quit.

Reno Built Plenty — Just Not What Was Needed

Is Reno building enough housing? Can people afford to live here? Here's a look at what has been built using data from the City of Reno Housing Dashboard and housing needs report.

What is the Business Case for the Lear Theater?

The costs to restore have been estimated, but the city is going round on the business case. How would the Lear pay for itself, who would occupy it? Or should we build apartments?

Who Really Runs Club Underground and How is Eddie Lorton Involved?

Inside the Opaque Licensing, Felony History, and Political Entanglements Behind Club Underground and Eddie Lorton.

Eddie Lorton Wants to Be a Kingmaker, But First, He Needs to Learn How to Win

Eddie Lorton isn't going away, instead he is positioning himself as a political Kingmaker. I examine his statements from an interview and explain what he is doing rhetorically.

How Reno’s Municipal Court Manufactures a Backlog and Underserves Defendants

This is one man’s experience with the Reno Municipal Court. It’s revealing and shocking, and it illustrates why the system needs to be reformed.

How Reno's and Washoe’s Leadership Moves Between Jobs

Reno and Washoe County have a small leadership circle that moves between elected office, county administration, nonprofits, public-private partnerships, and government-adjacent organizations.

Washoe County Still Hasn’t Fixed the Radon Problem in its Courthouse one Year Later

The courthouse is where justice is supposed to be delivered. Instead, it’s where radon has been quietly accumulating for nearly a decade. People are upset. It's time for a fix.

Reno’s Family Resource Centers: The Lifeline Our Community Can’t Afford to Lose

Reno could lose 2 Family Resource Centers. If that happens, the consequences will be immediate, and measurable, across Washoe County. A charity is trying to save them.

A District at a Crossroads: What WCSD’s Leadership Transition Means for Families

Superintendent Joe Ernst’s departure comes at a time when families are navigating unresolved complaints, escalating conflicts, and a growing sense that the parent voice isn’t consistently respected.