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Also on today's calendar: Handcrafted Beeswax Candles with Silver Apothecary Co. and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kathryn V.!
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. We're not Vegas and that's OK: Northern Nevada leaders tout right-sized development (thenevadaindependent.com) — Major investments at Grand Sierra Resort, J Resort, and Reno-Tahoe International Airport are reshaping Reno's tourism and business landscape, with new arenas, hotel towers, and upgraded convention facilities on the way. Local leaders say these projects, plus tech-driven business travel and youth sports, are boosting visitation, gaming revenue, and room taxes without trying to turn Reno into another Las Vegas.
2. RTC's Northeast Connector study finds two feasible routes, stops short of recommending either (thisisreno.com) — If you commute from Reno-Sparks to the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, a new RTC feasibility study says two possible Northeast Connector routes could eventually ease your daily traffic headaches, though no single option stands out yet. The report highlights how TRIC's rapid workforce growth has worsened I-80 congestion and invites residents to stay tuned through local Reno news updates.
3. Reno firefighters extinguish mobile home carport fire near airport; no injuries reported (foxreno.com) — Reno firefighters quickly knocked down a carport fire at a mobile home near Reno-Tahoe International Airport on Sunday afternoon, preventing injuries and further damage. Crews from the Reno Fire Department, totaling 24 personnel, contained the blaze to the carport area, and investigators are still working to determine what caused the fire.
4. In the American West, Wildfire Comes for the Suburbs (goodmenproject.com) — Reno-area neighborhoods like Somersett are at the center of the Hawk Fire, which destroyed homes, triggered major evacuations, and briefly shut U.S. 395 just outside the city. The story explains why Reno's rapid growth into fire-prone areas, combined with extreme heat and drought, is driving higher wildfire risk and more dangerous evacuations, and how local fire officials are trying to help residents prepare.
5. When does Reno get its first snow? What to expect in an El Niño year (rgj.com subscription) — Wondering when Reno will see its first snow this year? Historical records from Reno-Tahoe International Airport show first measurable snowfall can arrive anytime from late September to late January, and past strong El Niño winters haven't consistently shifted that timing. Forecasters say this potentially historic El Niño slightly tilts odds toward a wetter Reno-Tahoe winter, but big year-to-year swings remain normal.
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