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A woman is standing at a podium with several microphones in front of her. The podium has a sign that says “Kamala” on it. Dozens of people are sitting or standing around the speaker and listening.

Nevada Democrats show support for Harris presidential campaign

Nick Stewart

More than 100 people filled the Democratic Party of Washoe County office in support of nominating Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

Washoe County Sheriff's Deputy Andres Silva, who serve on the Homeless Outreach Proactive Engagement (HOPE) Team, check in with residents of an encampment on March 20, 2024.

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Local officials promise no change to camping ban enforcement, regardless of Supreme Court ruling

Bert Johnson

Justices are likely to rule on a series of closely-watched cases in June. One could remove legal protections for unhoused people.

Commissioner Vaughn Hartung is seated behind a table with a microphone pointed toward him. He is looking away from the camera.

Politics and Policy

Commissioner says GPS tracker placed on his car, joins Reno mayor to learn who did it

Tabitha Mueller

Washoe County Commissioner Vaughn Hartung said a GPS tracker was placed on his vehicle by the same private investigator who tracked Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve’s car.

Politics and Policy

Douglas Co. Commissioners Choose Familiar Interim Manager

Douglas County’s new interim manager starts work this week. Reno Public Radio’s Marcus Lavergne has more. Former County Manager Jim Nichols stepped down…