Category: Local Flavor

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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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.

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More Than Weights: Inspiration to Be Our Best

Justin Brown is a teacher that students can count on to be there when they’re feeling down, or if they need help. He is a very easy person to talk to.

Photo of the Week: Take A Bow

Misti BarnetSeptember 30, 2025September 30, 202501 mins

A little worse for wear, this empty-headed fellow has obviously seen some trouble in his day, but still appears to be happy.

AI-generated photo of Sun Valley, Nevada

AI-generated Sun Valley Image: Kinda Close…

Richard BarnetJuly 1, 2025February 13, 202604 mins

With the recent proliferation of generative AI tools available online to anyone, I decided to see what Microsoft Copilot thinks Sun Valley, Nevada looks like.

Did a windstorm deposit these items in the trees?

Did a Mighty Windstorm Do This?

Richard BarnetMarch 14, 2025April 30, 202501 mins

There are plenty of interesting things to see in Sun Valley, Nevada that lend a certain, unique flavor to the area. While driving up and down the streets, you’re liable to see just about anything…

Is AI Taking Over Sun Valley?

Richard BarnetJanuary 31, 2025October 31, 202503 mins

Anyone who has driven down Sun Valley Blvd at least once has definitely seen this iconic robot mailbox. Bender Bending Rodríguez (from the animated TV series Futurama) is his name, and the Sun Valley version is a great, real-life representation of the cartoon figure.