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🌱 Patch AM: How Floriston Fire evacuees can find discounted rooms in Reno tonight

Coming up on the Reno Patch calendar: The Alchemy of Elderberry: Plant Walk, Medicine Making, & Mythology

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Hello Reno! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Floriston Fire evacuees can find discounted rooms in Reno tonight
  • How will RTC's new leader shape Reno's roads and transit?
  • How Reno's data center boom is reshaping Nevada's 2026 governor race

Also on today's calendar: The Alchemy of Elderberry: Plant Walk, Medicine Making, & Mythology and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Terri M.!

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 55.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hotels offering discounts for those affected by Floriston Fire evacuations (mynews4.com) — If you've been evacuated by the Floriston Fire, several Reno resorts are offering deeply discounted rooms, including J Resort, Silver Legacy, Eldorado, Circus Circus Reno, and Grand Sierra Resort, some with waived resort fees and RV parking. These special rates are limited to specific nights and availability, so evacuees and fire crews should call ahead or use the provided booking codes quickly.
   

2. Dale Keller named next RTC Executive Director (2news.com) — Leadership at Washoe County's Regional Transportation Commission is changing, with longtime engineer and current deputy director Dale Keller selected as the next executive director, pending contract approval. His promotion means Reno riders and drivers can expect continuity in major road and transit projects, since he's led key interstate and arterial improvements and will replace retiring director Bill Thomas after October 30.
   

3. Data center debate takes center stage in Nevada 2026 election (kunr.org) — Reno residents and other Nevadans are weighing in on the rapid growth of data centers in Reno and Storey County, raising concerns about water, energy use, and public subsidies. A Purple Politics Nevada episode features local voices and gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford outlining his plans, while Gov. Joe Lombardo declined to participate, underscoring how this debate is shaping the 2026 governor's race.
   

4. Nevada Historical Society research library reopens by appointment during renovations (thisisreno.com) — Reno researchers can once again use the Nevada Historical Society Research Library by appointment, even as the museum itself stays closed for renovations until June 2028. Weekday and monthly Saturday slots let you access Nevada manuscripts, photos, books, maps, and genealogy tools like Newspapers.com and Ancestry.com. Just be sure to book ahead so staff can pull needed materials.
   

5. Reed rolls; Spanish Spring edges Reno; Douglas downs North Valleys (rgj.com subscription) — Reno-area football fans saw Spanish Springs edge Reno High 24–20 after the Huskies rallied from a 14–0 deficit, while Reed dominated Carson 49–7. The schedule also highlights upcoming matchups like Reno at Galena and Spanish Springs at Reed, giving local families and students plenty to plan for on the gridiron next weekend.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is Eliza/Liza!
    She is about 10 months old. This big-eyed beauty came to Feral at Heart through Community Cats after her family's home caught fire. She has a small… (Nextdoor Cold Springs)
  • ‼️LOST CATS‼️My cat and my roommates kitten both got out somehow this morning on Bartlett street.
    A Siamese named jinx and a gray kitten named Pebble. If you see them or know anything please reach out and let us know!! We need them back home. (Nextdoor Valley Rd / 9th St)
  • Schulte posted a job opening for FT Night Auditor/Aloft in Reno. Apply here.
  • Caesars Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for EVS Porter Heavy Duty Graveyard Shift in Reno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reno here.

Ok Reno! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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