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🍛 Reno’s pay-what-you-can restaurant makes a comeback
Plus: Spring events around the state Share with a friend Good morning, Nevadans! Last week, I asked readers whether the recent price spike has made you cut back on spending or at least be more conscious of where your money goes. Those who responded shared similar experiences—from reducing online shopping and Starbucks outings, to gravitating…
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🥾 Hike to build community, civically engage
Plus: Aces re-sign four-time MVP A’ja Wilson Share with a friend Happy Friday, Nevadans! President Donald Trump visited Las Vegas Thursday to tout his tax policies, amid rising grocery and gas prices. According to Navigator, over half of Americans are cutting back and going out less to save money, and two-in-five are cutting coupons or…
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👽 Exploring aliens in Nevada
Plus: Aftershocks from 5.5 Fallon earthquake continue Share with a friend Hello, Nevadans! For many of us, it might be hard to believe that Nevada is one of the most seismically active states in the nation—we don’t often feel earthquakes. But if you’re in Fallon, you have a greater chance of feeling a little jolt,…
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🗳️ Nevada ramps up voter education
Plus: Surveillance cameras along Reno’s Truckee River Share with a friend Good morning, Nevadans! Our first reader photos have come in, and subscriber Melanie H., up in northern Nevada, is today’s photo spotlight! Just look at that beautiful baby calf with its mom! 💜 Be sure to send in your photo of what “Home Means…
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⛽️ Gas price spike fuels Nevada political blame game
Plus: Your weekly guide to taking action in Nevada Share with a friend Happy Friday, Nevadans! Just a reminder that we’re including you in the newsletter—your photos of what “Home Means Nevada” means to you. We’ll feature readers’ photos starting next week! Send yours by replying to this email or sending them to Jannelle@couriernewsroom.com. Whether…
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🍻 9 of Nevada’s oldest bars
Plus: Medicaid coverage for 800K Nevadans at risk Share with a friend Hello, Nevadans! I’m sharing with you one of my favorite moments during a hike in Red Rock Canyon—coming across a desert tortoise. It reminded me how special our state and ecosystems are. And why I love calling Nevada home. We want to try…
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🌲 Reno wildfire season starting sooner
Plus: ‘Crypto kiosks’ are scammers’ paradise Share with a friend Good morning, Nevadans! There are times when I’m putting together the list of events I feature in the newsletter, and I feel FOMO when I see an event I’d like to attend in Reno—the Punk Rock Flea Market sounds like such a good time. That’s…
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🚤 What to know about Lake Mead’s algae bloom
Plus: Spring is festival season in Nevada Share with a friend Happy Friday, Nevadans! Spring is festival season, and this weekend is the perfect example—we’ve got the Whiskey Bonanza at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center and the 9th Annual Kizuna Japanese Spring Festival at Lorenzi Park in Las Vegas. Are you spending time outdoors? What…
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💰 Who is the richest person in Nevada?
Plus: Lombardo says ‘no’ to Cesar Chavez day in NV Share with a friend Hello, Nevadans! Did you hear? Las Vegas will be hosting the Super Bowl again in 2029. That’s no April Fools’ Day prank; the NFL made the announcement Monday. In other news, this week I put together an article on the 20…
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Language lesson: Nevada’s many Spanish names
Plus: Wildflowers give the desert a pop of color Share with a friend Good morning, Nevadans! If you are reading us from Winnemucca, raise your hand! According to a recent report, Nevadans pay the highest rate for full car insurance coverage nationwide, and Winnemucca has the highest average annual rate at $2,117. Reading that fact…
