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Washoe County Seeks Input on County Commission Redistricting

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

Washoe County’s population has grown by approximately 65,000 residents in the last decade, per the 2020 U.S. Census results, and Nevada law requires the county to consider redrawing the five Commission District boundaries to better reflect the change in population, a process known as reapportionment and redistricting.

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How to Talk to Your Vaccine-Hesitant Friends About Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

Roughly 59% of eligible Nevadans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of mid-September.

Reno City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting on Oct 13

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

Reno City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting

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Research aims to increase crop drought tolerance using biotechnology

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2021

John Cushman, foundation professor with the University of Nevada, Reno, has been awarded a $1.55 million grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct research on improving drought tolerance and water-use efficiency of plants to help preserve agricultural productivity in the face of rising temperatures and prolonged droughts.