This Is Reno
@thisisreno.bsky.social
Reno, Nevada's award-winning, online news and events source. We are reader-supported and cover Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. Subscribe to support local independent journalism. #thisisreno #renoNV #northNV #reno #journalism #localnews
Three men were arrested after a shooting incident in downtown Reno on Jan. 5. Police said no injuries were reported, but multiple firearms, including a ghost gun, were recovered. Authorities said the shooting was tied to a property dispute.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/thre...
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/thre...
Three arrested after shooting incident in downtown Reno
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Three men were arrested after a shooting incident in downtown Reno on Jan. 5. Police said no injuries were reported, but multiple firearms, including a ghost gun, were recovered. Authorities said the shooting was tied to a property dispute.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/thre...
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/thre...
The City of Reno has named abstract artist Joanna Drakos as its city artist for 2026. She will serve from January through December 2026 and present a solo exhibition and curate a group show at the Metro Gallery inside Reno City Hall.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/reno...
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/reno...
Reno names Joanna Drakos as 2026 city artist
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The City of Reno has named abstract artist Joanna Drakos as its city artist for 2026. She will serve from January through December 2026 and present a solo exhibition and curate a group show at the Metro Gallery inside Reno City Hall.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/reno...
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/reno...
REIVR Golf, founded by three University of Nevada, Reno graduates, is giving back to the Nevada Humane Society through its Paws for a Cause T-shirt, which donates 10% of each sale to support animal care and adoptions.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/reiv...
#thisisreno #renonews
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/reiv...
#thisisreno #renonews
REIVR Golf gives back to Nevada Humane Society through T-shirt sales
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM
REIVR Golf, founded by three University of Nevada, Reno graduates, is giving back to the Nevada Humane Society through its Paws for a Cause T-shirt, which donates 10% of each sale to support animal care and adoptions.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/reiv...
#thisisreno #renonews
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/reiv...
#thisisreno #renonews
Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei remained silent Monday as Democratic members of the state’s congressional delegation condemned President Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela, calling it illegal regime change that bypassed Congress.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/amod...
#thisisreno
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/amod...
#thisisreno
Amodei silent as NV congressional colleagues condemn Trump-ordered regime change
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei remained silent Monday as Democratic members of the state’s congressional delegation condemned President Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela, calling it illegal regime change that bypassed Congress.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/amod...
#thisisreno
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/amod...
#thisisreno
Voting rights groups warn a new postmark policy could delay and invalidate mail-in ballots in rural Nevada by postmarking mail only after it reaches regional facilities, potentially missing election deadlines.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/post...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/post...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno
Group fears new postmark policy will delay rural NV ballots
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Voting rights groups warn a new postmark policy could delay and invalidate mail-in ballots in rural Nevada by postmarking mail only after it reaches regional facilities, potentially missing election deadlines.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/post...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/post...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno
Fire camera coverage is expanding in the Tahoe area through a partnership between ALERTWildfire and Liberty Utilities, supporting maintenance and repairs to improve real-time wildfire monitoring for responders and residents.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/wild...
#thisisrenotahoe
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/wild...
#thisisrenotahoe
ALERTWildfire fire camera coverage expands in Tahoe area
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Fire camera coverage is expanding in the Tahoe area through a partnership between ALERTWildfire and Liberty Utilities, supporting maintenance and repairs to improve real-time wildfire monitoring for responders and residents.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/wild...
#thisisrenotahoe
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/wild...
#thisisrenotahoe
The arrest of former Reno Police commander Thomas Robinson has highlighted a wider child exploitation crisis in Reno and raised concerns about Nevada laws that may allow some first-time offenders into diversion court.
👉 Subscribe to read more on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/chil...
👉 Subscribe to read more on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/chil...
Beyond a single arrest: Former police commander’s case exposes Reno’s child exploitation crisis and diversion loophole
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The arrest of former Reno Police commander Thomas Robinson has highlighted a wider child exploitation crisis in Reno and raised concerns about Nevada laws that may allow some first-time offenders into diversion court.
👉 Subscribe to read more on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/chil...
👉 Subscribe to read more on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/chil...
Flu and RSV activity is increasing in Washoe County as emergency room visits rise. Northern Nevada Public Health will offer free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations Jan. 7 at its Reno clinic.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/flu-...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/flu-...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity
Flu and RSV activity rise in Washoe County, free vaccination clinic planned
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Flu and RSV activity is increasing in Washoe County as emergency room visits rise. Northern Nevada Public Health will offer free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations Jan. 7 at its Reno clinic.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/flu-...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/flu-...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity
A commentary revisits Jan. 6 through Nevada’s fake electors, examining their role in the effort to overturn the 2020 election and how the state has addressed the issue five years later.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity
The Nevadans who made January 6 possible (commentary)
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM
A commentary revisits Jan. 6 through Nevada’s fake electors, examining their role in the effort to overturn the 2020 election and how the state has addressed the issue five years later.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity
Achieve Tahoe is expanding adaptive ski and snowboard lessons to Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, increasing access to winter sports for people with disabilities in Northern Nevada.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/achi...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity #localnews
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/achi...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity #localnews
Achieve Tahoe expands adaptive winter sports lessons to Mt. Rose
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Achieve Tahoe is expanding adaptive ski and snowboard lessons to Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, increasing access to winter sports for people with disabilities in Northern Nevada.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/achi...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity #localnews
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/achi...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity #localnews
The University of Nevada, Reno will host its annual Cattlemen’s Update Jan. 12–16 with one virtual session and four in-person stops across Nevada, offering research-based guidance for cattle producers.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/catt...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/catt...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv
Cattlemen’s Update makes annual stops in Northern Nevada
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The University of Nevada, Reno will host its annual Cattlemen’s Update Jan. 12–16 with one virtual session and four in-person stops across Nevada, offering research-based guidance for cattle producers.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/catt...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/catt...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv
Open enrollment for Nevada Health Link ends Jan. 15. Premiums are rising for many middle-income families after pandemic-era subsidies expired, though most low-income households still qualify for assistance.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv
Nevada Health Link open enrollment deadline approaches
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Open enrollment for Nevada Health Link ends Jan. 15. Premiums are rising for many middle-income families after pandemic-era subsidies expired, though most low-income households still qualify for assistance.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv
There is a diverse lineup of events in Reno this week that range from MyEO’s “Shall We Eat” Dinner to the Friends of Washoe County Library Book Sale
👉 Visit Reno's most popular events calendar on This Is Reno.
👉 Visit Reno's most popular events calendar on This Is Reno.
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
There is a diverse lineup of events in Reno this week that range from MyEO’s “Shall We Eat” Dinner to the Friends of Washoe County Library Book Sale
👉 Visit Reno's most popular events calendar on This Is Reno.
👉 Visit Reno's most popular events calendar on This Is Reno.
Drivers on Sparks Boulevard should expect major delays starting Monday, Jan. 5, as inside lanes in both directions close 24/7 for about 70 days during a roadway widening project.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/lane...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/lane...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity
Sparks Boulevard widening to cause 24/7 lane closures starting Monday
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Drivers on Sparks Boulevard should expect major delays starting Monday, Jan. 5, as inside lanes in both directions close 24/7 for about 70 days during a roadway widening project.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/lane...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/lane...
#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity
New owners Erin and Doug Clark took over Bistro 7 in July and focused on small updates instead of major changes. Most of the staff stayed on, the menu saw minor refinements and six months later, business remains strong.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/bist...
#thisisreno #renonews
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/bist...
#thisisreno #renonews
New ownership at Bistro 7 makes small updates to an already successful restaurant
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM
New owners Erin and Doug Clark took over Bistro 7 in July and focused on small updates instead of major changes. Most of the staff stayed on, the menu saw minor refinements and six months later, business remains strong.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/bist...
#thisisreno #renonews
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/bist...
#thisisreno #renonews
Nevadans are preparing for higher health care costs in 2026 after pandemic-era Affordable Care Act subsidies expired. One analysis predicts premiums could rise by 34% statewide, putting coverage at risk for many residents.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno
NV preps for higher health care costs in 2026
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Nevadans are preparing for higher health care costs in 2026 after pandemic-era Affordable Care Act subsidies expired. One analysis predicts premiums could rise by 34% statewide, putting coverage at risk for many residents.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno
New Nevada laws took effect Jan. 1, including requirements for food delivery apps to verify restaurant licenses and health permits. Other measures address newborn screening, AI disclosure in campaigns and election language access.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
New year brings new laws for food delivery apps, AI disclosure and more
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM
New Nevada laws took effect Jan. 1, including requirements for food delivery apps to verify restaurant licenses and health permits. Other measures address newborn screening, AI disclosure in campaigns and election language access.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
Congress passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, approving funding for Nevada military projects including a C-130 hangar in Reno, upgrades at Naval Air Station Fallon and a 3.8% pay raise for service members.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno
Congress passes 2026 NDAA with funding for Navy FRTC, Air Guard C-130 hangar
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Congress passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, approving funding for Nevada military projects including a C-130 hangar in Reno, upgrades at Naval Air Station Fallon and a 3.8% pay raise for service members.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2026/01/neva...
#thisisreno
This year was a whirlwind, so much so that we can’t remember each of the hundreds of stories we reported. But based on our web stats, these are the most popular stories on This Is Reno for 2025.
👉 Read more on This Is Reno: buff.ly/dx4dHAH
👉 Read more on This Is Reno: buff.ly/dx4dHAH
January 1, 2026 at 4:47 PM
This year was a whirlwind, so much so that we can’t remember each of the hundreds of stories we reported. But based on our web stats, these are the most popular stories on This Is Reno for 2025.
👉 Read more on This Is Reno: buff.ly/dx4dHAH
👉 Read more on This Is Reno: buff.ly/dx4dHAH
We continue our end-of-year wrap-ups with this year’s installment of the Reno newsmakers of the year. These are people who drew headlines not just locally but occasionally internationally. Or, they advanced issues that generated headlines.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2025/12/reno...
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2025/12/reno...
December 31, 2025 at 3:30 AM
We continue our end-of-year wrap-ups with this year’s installment of the Reno newsmakers of the year. These are people who drew headlines not just locally but occasionally internationally. Or, they advanced issues that generated headlines.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2025/12/reno...
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2025/12/reno...
It’s your last meal (of 2025), so why not treat it with the reverence it deserves? Reno establishments have concocted impressive menus of celebratory farewell meals as we tick from Dec. 31, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026.
👉 Subscribe to read: thisisreno.com/2025/12/reno...
👉 Subscribe to read: thisisreno.com/2025/12/reno...
December 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
It’s your last meal (of 2025), so why not treat it with the reverence it deserves? Reno establishments have concocted impressive menus of celebratory farewell meals as we tick from Dec. 31, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026.
👉 Subscribe to read: thisisreno.com/2025/12/reno...
👉 Subscribe to read: thisisreno.com/2025/12/reno...
Here are the top news stories of 2025 that were either only reported by us, or they received scant coverage by other sources. Historically, each of these stories would have made local or national headlines.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2025/12/unde...
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2025/12/unde...
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Here are the top news stories of 2025 that were either only reported by us, or they received scant coverage by other sources. Historically, each of these stories would have made local or national headlines.
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2025/12/unde...
👉 More on This Is Reno: thisisreno.com/2025/12/unde...
We mouthed off a lot in 2025 by way of weekly editorials and podcasts, and here are our top five most read editorial articles we wrote this year: thisisreno.com/2025/12/top-...
The top 10 This Is Reno editorials of 2025
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
We mouthed off a lot in 2025 by way of weekly editorials and podcasts, and here are our top five most read editorial articles we wrote this year: thisisreno.com/2025/12/top-...
Here are the first of the top 10 news stories of 2025 that were either only reported by us, or they received scant coverage by other sources. Historically, each of these stories would have made local or national headlines. In the age of growing news deserts, we’re fortunate they were covered at all.
The top underreported Reno news stories in 2025, part 1 of 2
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Here are the first of the top 10 news stories of 2025 that were either only reported by us, or they received scant coverage by other sources. Historically, each of these stories would have made local or national headlines. In the age of growing news deserts, we’re fortunate they were covered at all.
In the last days of 2025, we’re spotlighting the top reader opinions, our favorite photos of the year, the most underreported stories and our top 10 reports in 2025. Community members had a lot to say this year --- about the city council, NV Energy and the state's education system.
Top five reader opinions of 2025
Reno's independent, online news and events source. Established in 2009.
thisisreno.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
In the last days of 2025, we’re spotlighting the top reader opinions, our favorite photos of the year, the most underreported stories and our top 10 reports in 2025. Community members had a lot to say this year --- about the city council, NV Energy and the state's education system.