Bees, Backing, and Barely Any Footprints: Durr’s Curious Endorsement
So let’s get this straight. Naomi Duerr is throwing her support behind Vanessa Vaupel—a candidate who’s been in Reno for, what, two years?
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Where’s the Accountability, Chris Hicks?
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks is in the fight of his political life against Wes Duncan. You’d think that would make him extra cautious—especially about the company he keeps and whether his campaign is actually following Nevada law. Apparently not.
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Setting the Record Straight: Mike Clark Did His Job—Whether Critics Like It or Not
There’s a growing narrative being pushed that Washoe County Commissioner Mike Clark somehow failed to engage, failed to lead, or failed to represent his district on the Sierra Reflections project. It’s a nice talking point—but it doesn’t hold up under scrutiny.
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When a Gotcha Goes Wrong: Killoran’s Public Misstep
At the April 28, 2026 Washoe County Commission meeting, candidate Jon Killoran stepped up to the podium looking to score a headline—and instead got corrected on the record by the District Attorney’s office - DA Mike Large liaison to the commission.
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Sierra Reflections: Cash, Timing, and a Record That Raises Questions
The questions aren’t going away—and neither is the timing. In a recent opinion piece in This Is Reno , Tom Daly highlighted campaign contributions received by Washoe County Commissioner Mariluz Garcia shortly before a key vote. No formal allegations have been made—but the optics are hard to ignore
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Deadlines, Disposals & Primary Rules: What Washoe Voters Need to Know
The Washoe County Registrar of Voters has published legal notices regarding the retention and disposition of 2024 election materials, indicating that such materials may be destroyed on or after May 8, 2026, in accordance with applicable records retention laws.
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Exhibit A: Just Press Play
In Reno, sometimes the best commentary is no commentary at all—and when it comes to Eddie Lorton, we’re taking that approach this time. We’ll let Eddie do the talking.
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Reno’s Karma Question: Where Are the Filings
In Reno, it seems some lessons don’t quite stick. The Karma Box Project—which previously had its nonprofit status revoked in 2023 for failing to file required tax returns—now appears to be behind again, with no publicly available filings for 2024 or 2025. That raises an obvious question: how does t
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Development vs. Community: Wingfield Springs
Residents in Sparks are being called to action as a controversial development proposal tied to the Red Hawk Lakes Golf Course moves forward—and many in Wingfield Springs aren’t buying what’s being sold. At the center of the growing backlash is a plan by Red Hawk Land Company LLC to build 158 homes
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YESTERDAY’S NEWS… LITERALLY
There’s something almost nostalgic about the upcoming debate on Nevada Newsmakers. Not in a good way. More like flipping past a channel you forgot still existed. So here we are — Chris Hicks and Wes Duncan sitting down with Sam Shad — in what’s being billed as a meaningful debate.
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SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT OR JUST CONVENIENT OVERSIGHT?
Take a drive along La Posada. Campaign signs are coming down — like they’re supposed to. So here’s the question: Why are Chris Hicks’ signs still standing?
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IN-KIND DONATIONS… STILL NOT THAT COMPLICATED
And here’s where it gets even more interesting. If Eddie Lorton wants to talk about transparency, maybe he should start with his own backyard. Take a look at your C&E filing yesterday. What about his team? They can’t help you out?
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