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Although it’s only about half as large as the 2014 primary field, the primary ballot for the Reno mayoral race has hit double digits with 11 running.

Convicted dog killer Jason Brown was denied early release Monday. He will not be eligible for another parole hearing until April 1, 2025.

Tyler Hinman is running against Jay Kenny and incumbent Naomi Duerr to represent Reno’s Ward 2 on the city council. Ward 2 covers much of south Reno.

A lawsuit to decide just how closely the public can observe the vote-counting process will be heard Wednesday in Washoe County District Court.

More than 60 people from agencies and organizations all over Washoe County spent this week at a FEMA disaster training in Maryland.

The effort was backed by Robert Beadles, a California transplant whos become involved in right-leaning local politics since his arrival in 2019.

Local government reporter Mark Robison writes the newsletter as part of his mission to provide smart local journalism about the Reno area.

Although it’s only about half as large as the 2014 primary field, the primary ballot for the Reno mayoral race has hit double digits with 11 running.

Joaquin Roces is a first-time candidate running against 10 others for the opportunity to be Reno’s next mayor.

Opponents of incumbent Jan Galassini in the Washoe County clerk race say low staff morale is a problem; the county says morale there is above average.