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Sun Valley resident Heather Fagundes asks: "If you could change one thing in Sun Valley, what would it be? The abandoned cars issue is an obvious one..."

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

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.

Sun Valley Easter Egg Hunt 2026

Richard BarnetMarch 23, 2026March 26, 202601 mins

Bring the kids out to Sun Valley Community Park (at the soccer field) this Saturday, March 28th for the annual Sun Valley, NV Easter egg hunt.

Photo by Tara Winstead: https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-and-red-striped-paper-on-white-surface-8849334/

Preview Washoe County’s New Voting Machines

Richard BarnetMarch 19, 2026May 4, 202602 mins

The public is invited to stop by and try out Washoe County’s new voting machines (ballot marking devices), which will be used for the first time in…

Photo by Markus Winkler: https://www.pexels.com/photo/the-word-election-spelled-out-in-scrabble-letters-19802111/

2026 Election Info for Sun Valley, Nevada

Richard BarnetMarch 3, 2026July 7, 202608 mins

Here are the non-judicial candidates who have officially joined the race for elected offices which pertain to the local concerns of Sun Valley residents.

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

Sun Valley CAB Meeting, March 2, 2026

Richard BarnetFebruary 24, 2026March 4, 202623 mins

Join us at Hobey’s Casino in the upstairs banquet room at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026 for our next Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) meeting.

Sun Valley CAB Meeting, February 2, 2026

Richard BarnetJanuary 29, 2026March 3, 202603 mins

Join us at Hobey’s Casino in the upstairs meeting room at 6 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026 for our next Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) meeting.

Photo by Sabel Blanco: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-person-holding-salad-3074928/

What is a Kermés?

Richard BarnetJanuary 28, 2026January 30, 202604 mins

A kermés is a vibrant, outdoor community festival, usually organized for charitable purposes. Think of it like a GoFundMe campaign, but with amazing food!

Sun Valley Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Richard BarnetJanuary 21, 2026January 25, 202607 mins

Dr. King’s legacy is a living philosophy of the ”Beloved Community”—a society based on justice, equal opportunity, and love of one’s fellow human beings.

Sun Valley CAB Meeting, January 5, 2026

Richard BarnetDecember 31, 2025March 3, 202623 mins

Come join us at Hobey’s Casino in the upstairs meeting room at 6 PM on Monday, January 5, 2026 for our next Sun Valley Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) meeting.