Month: August 2026

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban said this week that the big healthcare issue is whether the system’s participants are transparent about what they charge...

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‘The Odyssey’ is a striking portrait of the psychological wounds that can emerge when people violate their deepest values

Actor Matt Damon’s tortured and broken portrayal of Odysseus offers a look into what psychologists call moral injury.

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The Metamorphosis of 5440 Sun Valley Blvd

We've all seen it. There's something definitely going on at 5440 Sun Valley Blvd. Can you guess what it's becoming?

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Meet The Candidates: Rob Pierce

When I’m elected to the Washoe County Commission, I promise to be guided by common sense. I’ll be transparent, and I’ll listen to you, the County’s residents.

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Meet The Candidates: Tammy Holt-Still

Raised in Carson City, Tammy Holt-Still has lived in Reno since 2011 and has become a trusted voice for neighborhoods across Washoe County.

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Shouldn’t the Midwest be called the Mideast?

The U.S. Census Bureau officially categorizes 12 states as the Midwest: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas...

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Teacher Appreciation: The Eyes That Care

Esther Valdez demonstrates her willingness & dedication to go beyond what is expected—always watching, guiding and helping her students when they need it most.

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Ms. Rowe Row Row Back to Class

Ms. Rowe is a biology teacher at Hug High School, loved by many students and staff members. Her top priority is to see good work come out of her students.

Hobey's Casino in Sun Valley, NV, home of the Sun Valley CAB meetings.

Sun Valley CAB Meeting, September 1, 2026

Richard BarnetAugust 29, 2026September 3, 202606 mins

Join us at Hobey’s Casino in the upstairs banquet room at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 for our next Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) meeting.

Assemblymember Heather Goulding, NV District 27

Assemblymember Heather Goulding Town Hall

Richard BarnetAugust 27, 2026August 27, 202601 mins

Everyone is welcome to attend, and no RSVP is needed. Come share your ideas, and ask questions about District 27 (which includes Sun Valley, NV).

Highland Ranch Community Yard Sale, Fall 2026

Highland Ranch Fall ’26 Community Yard Sale

Richard BarnetAugust 25, 2026September 10, 202602 mins

The Highland Ranch fall community yard sale is scheduled for Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026. Come find your next treasure!

The happy caterpillar, as seen on Sidehill Dr in Sun Valley, NV.

Photo of the Week: The Happy Caterpillar

Misti BarnetAugust 22, 2026August 27, 202601 mins

These awesome tire art pieces were captured on August 16, 2026 at 7:21 p.m. on Sidehill Dr in Sun Valley, NV during a nice, peaceful drive.

Photo by DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/medical-supplies-with-stethoscope-on-table-38198207/

Mark Cuban Says You Can’t Fix Healthcare Until Every Price Is Known

KFF Health NewsAugust 22, 2026August 22, 202606 mins

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban said this week that the big healthcare issue is whether the system’s participants are transparent about what they charge…

A selection of Paiute beaded purses, as seen at the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum and Visitors Center.

Northern Paiute Art and Tradition

Tiffany MirandaAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202603 mins

Northern Paiute people used beaded purses to carry small personal belongings such as money, sewing supplies, medicines, etc. The purses were often made from…

Washoe basketry vessel made by Dat So La Lee (Louisa Keyser), 1900, willow, braken fern, red bud, Brooklyn Museum. By Wmpearl, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Tiny Basket, Big Legend

Tyzhiree NeelyAugust 18, 2026August 18, 202604 mins

Louisa Keyser (Dat So La Lee) remains a prominent Northern Nevadan figure because she helped to keep Washoe traditions alive through her work.

New slurry seal on portions of Arapaho Dr in Highland Ranch.

Recent Changes in Sun Valley, NV—Part 2

Richard BarnetAugust 17, 2026August 27, 202646 mins

Since my article from last summer regarding improvements in Sun Valley, there have been more changes, such as the return of the Wells Fargo ATM, and…

Operation Buster-Jangle: 'Dog' test, with troops participating in exercise Desert Rock I. It was the first U.S. nuclear field exercise conducted on land; troops shown are a mere 6 miles from the blast. At the Nevada Test Site, 1 November 1951. Federal Government of the United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Are You Living Near a Nevada Atomic Testing Site?

Monica Reyes CanizalesAugust 11, 2026August 11, 202607 mins

Atomic bomb testing boomed Las Vegas tourism. You could see the mushroom clouds from hotels, so people would rent rooms and watch from a safe distance.