Northern Nevada’s housing market slowed from last year’s rapid pace but showed signs of stability in the first quarter of 2026, according to a report released by Sierra Nevada Realtors. The report, covering Carson City and Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, and Washoe counties, excluding Incline Village, shows a market adjusting rather than declining, with modest…

The Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner announced the U.S. Department of Labor has approved the state’s proposal to adopt Nevada’s prevailing wage rates for federal Davis-Bacon projects, standardizing pay across publicly funded construction work. The change means employees will receive the same wages whether a project is a Nevada or federal one, while contractors…

Political action committees, super PACs, and dark money groups poured roughly $210 million into Nevada’s 2024 election cycle, nearly doubling 2020 levels as the state again proved a high-stakes political battleground. Much of the spending centered on the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Democrat Jacky Rosen and Republican challenger Sam Brown. The Democratic-aligned WinSenate PAC…

One of my favorite things I did as a dad was taking my son Kyle to the open house during the Reno Air Races, back when they were still at Stead Airfield. Kyle was three, a prime age for wonder. Everything was big, loud, shiny, and absolutely amazing, and for me, it was just good,…

A visit from former President Donald Trump last week is echoing far beyond the ballroom where it began, quickly spilling into multiple Republican primary battles across Nevada. Trump’s roundtable at the AC Hotel in Symphony Park drew about 200 attendees and focused on his proposed “No Tax on Tips” policy, an issue with clear relevance…

Nevada recorded the fastest job growth in the nation over the past year, adding 34,500 jobs for a 2.2% increase, according to new data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR). State officials said the gain places Nevada ahead of all other states in year-over-year job growth, describing the latest report as…

A steady stream of Californians crossing state lines has fundamentally altered Nevada’s housing market, energy infrastructure, and political discourse, creating both opportunities and challenges for the Silver State’s future. Nevada’s population surge has been evident in metropolitan areas such as Reno, Las Vegas, and Henderson, where former California residents have established new homes in growing…

Nevada’s return to an all-paper ballot system is being called a victory for election transparency. However, voting rights advocates are raising concerns about the implementation of Precinct Scanner-Tabulators that undermine the state’s uniform voting standards. For the first time in decades, Nevada has a statewide standard based on paper ballots, including electronic ballots duplicated onto…

Nevada AG’s Office Wins Suit, Feds to Study Psychedelic Drugs Reno City Councilwoman Kathleen Taylor raised $100,000 in the first quarter of 2026, bringing her total campaign fundraising to $279,143 since launching her mayoral bid in August, according to a campaign news release. Taylor, who currently serves as vice mayor and represents Ward 1, reported…

Sheep to Graze Arrowcreek, Burning Man Tickets to Go on Sale The Amargosa River has been designated as one of the nation’s most threatened waterways, earning the ninth spot on American Rivers’ annual list of the “Top 10 Most Endangered Rivers of 2026.” Conservation groups say the recognition underscores growing threats to a vital water…