Year: 2026

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.

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Teacher Appreciation: Calculating Goals

Mr. Campmany always tries to build connections with everyone, through math or the love of sports. He has a big impact and is respected at Hug High School.

Game: Nuts and Bolts Puzzle

Richard BarnetJuly 11, 2026July 12, 202602 mins

Ever gotten lost in a maze of planks and screws when trying to build an IKEA shelf? Well, Nuts and Bolts Puzzle is like the opposite of that!

VIEW OF THE ENTRANCE TO THE HATCH ADIT (FEATURE B-28), FACING WEST. (OCTOBER, 1995) - Nevada Lucky Tiger Mill and Mine, Hatch Adit, East slope of Buckskin Mountain, Paradise Valley, Humboldt County, NV

Under the Silver State: The Story of Nevada Mining

A’merie RamirezJuly 10, 2026July 11, 202609 mins

Think of Nevada mining, are you picturing legendary silver strikes of the Old West? Nevada’s relationship with earthly treasures goes back much further…

Children on the grounds of Stewart Indian School in about 1935. By unknown author or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17179346

School Against Culture: Stewart Indian School

Alondra Zuniga CruzJuly 9, 2026July 9, 202603 mins

Assimilation was intended to destroy native culture & practices, but wasn’t as effective as the government intended, as it caused deaths for many students.

Slot machine players. Las Vegas, Nevada intermediary roll film. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black-and-White Negatives. https://www.loc.gov/resource/fsa.8b19717/

1920s Prohibition in Las Vegas

Aislyn NyeJuly 8, 2026July 9, 202603 mins

In Las Vegas, citizens became deeply involved in defying the law because illegal drinking fueled a huge underground economy, started early tourism, and…

Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/selective-focus-of-two-baseball-players-209913/

Valley Providence Little League Starting Soon

Justine MansfieldJuly 7, 2026July 7, 202602 mins

We would love to see your kids out on the field building skills, making friends, and enjoying a fun season!

July 2026 Puzzle Swaps in Northern Nevada

North Valleys & Sparks Puzzle Swaps in July

Richard BarnetJuly 7, 2026July 24, 202601 mins

North Valleys & Sparks Puzzle Swaps in July. If you like doing puzzles, this is a great way to recycle and save money!

RTC Gets Fed Grant for SV Blvd Improvements

Richard BarnetJuly 6, 2026July 9, 202605 mins

RTC secured a $25 million BUILD grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Sun Valley Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project.

Do You Know Sun Valley? Part 4.

Gary MooreJuly 4, 2026July 4, 202608 mins

In July 1948, all 40 residents signed a petition to create a power district. Two and a half years later they were approached by Sierra Pacific Power…

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

Sun Valley CAB Meeting, July 6, 2026

Richard BarnetJuly 2, 2026July 8, 202603 mins

Come join us at Hobey’s Casino in the upstairs banquet room at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026 for our next Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) meeting.