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City of Reno dedicates new mural at Mira Loma Skate Park

The City of Reno will dedicate a new mural at Mira Loma Skate Park, created in partnership with CoLAB Mural Works—a program of the E.L. Cord Museum School and Communities in Schools. The media, public, and other stakeholders are invited to the dedication ceremony on August 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. near the Mira Loma Skate Park and restroom structure.

By Reno Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

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Reno City Council approves new affordable housing initiatives

In our ongoing commitment to keep citizens and media informed, we’ve summarized the outcomes of a few key agenda items from Wednesday’s Regular Meeting of the Reno City Council. Staff Reports with more information are linked below.

By Reno Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

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Reno announces fourth free cooking class for seniors

By Reno Reporter | Jul 19, 2024

The City of Reno and Ward 4 Councilmember Meghan Ebert have announced an upcoming free culinary class for Northern Nevada seniors. The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reno Elks Lodge located at 597 Kumle Lane.

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Reno Municipal Court hosts twelfth graduation ceremony for veteran offenders

By Reno Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

The Reno Municipal Court will host the twelfth CAMO-RNO Veterans Court graduation on Tuesday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. CAMO-RNO (Court Assisting Military Offenders in Reno) is a treatment court designed for veterans and active-duty military personnel charged with misdemeanor crimes. Nine graduates will be honored during the ceremony.

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City of Reno announces backpack giveaway event at Pat Baker Park

By Reno Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

The Rolling Recreation trailer will visit Pat Baker Park on Wednesday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ahead of the 2024-2025 school year, the City of Reno plans to include a backpack giveaway at this stop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A total of 50 backpacks will be available to children on a first-come, first-served basis.

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City of Reno installs 'hot paws' signs to protect pets from hot surfaces

By Reno Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

The City of Reno has begun installing 40 new 'hot paws' signs in various city parks and along the riverfront. These signs aim to raise awareness among pet owners about the dangers of hot surfaces for their pets, particularly during the summer months.

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Reno seeks public input on Truckee River Vision Plan

By Reno Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

The City of Reno and Washoe County are soliciting public feedback on the Truckee River Vision Plan, aimed at enhancing the 18-mile stretch of the Truckee River Corridor between the Nevada state line and Sparks. The final round of public outreach began on July 8 and will continue through July 28. During this period, the draft plan is accessible on the City of Reno's website, featuring a new landing page with a survey and other project resources.

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Reno announces open house for Truckee River Vision Plan

By Reno Reporter | Jul 2, 2024

The City of Reno and Washoe County are continuing to seek public feedback on the Truckee River Vision Plan, which aims to improve the 18-mile stretch of the Truckee River Corridor between the Nevada state line and Sparks. The City invites media and the public to attend a community engagement open house on Thursday, July 11, 2024, to learn more about a draft plan for the Truckee.

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City of Reno offices closed for Independence Day on July 4

By Reno Reporter | Jul 2, 2024

City of Reno administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. City of Reno recreation facilities will also be closed on July 4, with the exception of Idlewild Pool and Traner Pool, which will operate at their normal scheduled hours. More information can be found at Reno.gov/ParksandRec.

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Fire agencies host first female firefighter training day in Northern Nevada

By Reno Reporter | Jun 27, 2024

Several Northern Nevada fire agencies will host the first annual Silver State Women in Fire Female Firefighter Training Day on Saturday, June 29, at Carson City Fire Station 52. The event, running from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, aims to highlight the role of women in the fire service and encourage more women to consider this career path.

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Reno invites applications for Constituents Institute's new session

By Reno Reporter | Jun 20, 2024

Community members are invited to apply for the 2024 session of the Reno Constituents Institute (RCI) provided by the City of Reno. The application deadline is July 18, 2024.

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Reno announces free pool and popsicle days at Traner Pool

By Reno Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

The City of Reno invites the public to Traner Pool on Friday, June 28, 2024, and Friday, July 12, 2024, for two free pool sessions and popsicle community days. These events are sponsored by Ward 3 Reno City Councilmember Miguel Martinez. Both events will run from 12:00 - 4 p.m.

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City of Reno offices to close for Juneteenth on June 19

By Reno Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

City of Reno administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth. All City of Reno recreation facilities and indoor pools will also be closed on June 19. Outdoor pools (Idlewild and Traner) will be open with reduced hours. Please visit Reno.gov/ParksandRec for specific hours and more information.

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City of Reno to host senior speaker event on fraud prevention

By Reno Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

The City of Reno is inviting the senior community to attend an educational guest speaker event dedicated to fraud prevention, scam awareness, identity theft, and other related topics. Part of the Seniors EngAGED programming, the speaker series will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Reno Housing Authority, 1400 Silverada Blvd, Reno. Participation does not require membership in RHA.

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City of Reno announces free pool days at Traner Pool

By Reno Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

The City of Reno invites the public to Traner Pool on Friday, June 28, 2024, and Friday, July 12, 2024, for two free pool sessions and popsicle community days. These events are sponsored by Ward 3 Reno City Councilmember Miguel Martinez. Both events will run from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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30 million federal grant awarded for advanced purified water facility in Reno

By Reno Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

The City of Reno and the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) have announced a $30 million grant to fund Nevada’s first A+ Advanced Purified Water Facility (APWF), known as the OneWater Nevada APWF at American Flat. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), is part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at supporting water reuse projects.

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Reno appoints interim city manager amid other council decisions

By Reno Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

The Reno City Council convened on June 12, 2024, to address several key agenda items. The outcomes of the meeting have been summarized below.

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Reno appoints Jackie Bryant interim city manager amid executive search

By Reno Reporter | Jun 12, 2024

The Reno City Council today appointed Jackie Bryant as interim City Manager, effective July 8, 2024. Bryant, who has served as an Assistant City Manager at the City of Reno since April 2021, will step into the role while the city works with an external executive recruitment firm to find a new City Manager.

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April: How many inmates were incarcerated in Washoe County?

By Reno Reporter | May 5, 2024

There were 1,254 inmates in Washoe County in April, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.

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How did Washoe County rank in the state by highest number of inmates incarcerated in March?

By Reno Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

There were 1,598 inmates incarcerated in Washoe County in March, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.