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When silence isn’t an option: Devon Reese accidentally confirms he reads Mike’s Reno Report. Or he sure did about the loss of Harrah’s xx and downtown Boise. It turns out Councilmember Devon Reese does read Mike’s Reno Report — or at least reads it closely enough to feel compelled to respond. No
Read the articleAfter several weeks of driving Washoe County to view the parcels of land generously handed over by Washoe County to EDAWN for sale, we feel compelled to acknowledge what is now obvious: EDAWN is no longer just an economic development group — it’s a government-funded real estate operation. Congrat
Read the articleApparently, December 14, 2025 is now campaign season in Reno — at least according to four-tim e mayoral candidate Eddie Lorton, whose campaign signs began popping up months before candidates are even allowed to file for office.
Read the articleAccording to Alexis Hill, running for governor is more intense than having a baby. Really? As taxpayers, forgive us if we don’t swoon. We’re a little busy wondering why we’re paying a full-time Washoe County Commissioner to audition for higher office on the public dime.
Read the articleBeefy’s Burger Joint says it plainly: the building needs major repairs — plumbing, flooring, and essential maintenance that simply can’t wait. Because of it, they’ve had to temporarily close their doors. For a neighborhood spot with loyal customers, that’s heartbreaking.
Read the articleIf you listen closely — and sometimes all it takes is one podcast — you can hear the unmistakable sound of a campaign quietly warming up. It certainly looks like Troy Regas is preparing a run for Washoe County Commission District 3 , and if that’s the case, incumbent Mariluz Garcia may be facing
Read the articleAt the last Washoe County District 2 CAB meeting there was a little unexpected theater courtesy of Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. TMFPD gave a presentation that left residents scratching their heads, raising eyebrows, and possibly checking their wallets. Because here’s the question no on
Read the articleWe so enjoy trolling social media posts and frankly can’t believe what elected officials put up online. Our favorites are Reno Councilmember Devon Reese and Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson, but Washoe County Commissioner Mike Clark is moving up. We saw Commissioner Mike Clark’s post celebrating that Eddie
Read the articleYesterday should have been a simple holiday gathering — the Washoe Republican Women’s annual party at a member’s home. Cookies, ornaments, political small talk. Instead, it turned into yet another snapshot of the GOP’s ongoing identity crisis, starring none other than Commissioner Clara Andriola, wh
Read the articleBad karma is piling up fast — and it’s coming straight from Karma Box Project. Yet somehow, no matter what happens, Washoe County keeps circling the wagons to protect them. The question practically asks itself: why? What does the county know, what are they hiding, and why is no one in leadership wil
Read the articleSo who watched the Reno City Council Meeting - we did. And our take away … Councilmember Kathleen Taylor finally snapped about downtown Reno — and honestly, it was the most enthusiasm we’ve seen on the council dais since someone mentioned their free catered lunch arrived.
Read the articlePicon was delighted to see Mayor Hillary Schieve and her Spooge-sunscreen business partner splashing their product around on Wicked to push their latest skincare hustle.
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