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School board discusses how to fill critical vacancies at McDermitt school

The amount of teacher vacancies left within the Humboldt County School District (HCSD) for the 2024-2025 school year has dwindled from the double digits to just four as of July 25. Unfortunately, three of the four are at the remote rural school McDermitt Combined School in the core subjects English and Science, as well as the position of social worker.

County and city approve annual cost shares

The Humboldt County Board of Commissioners and the Winnemucca City Council met for a joint meeting to discuss a shared cost agreement for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The proposal was unanimously approved by both the Board and the council as a part of the Commission's regular meeting on July 24 (with all members present).

Nation experiencing widespread blood shortage

Northern Nevada is currently down to a two-day supply of blood, according to Humboldt General Hospital (HGH) Wellness Coordinator Billie Lucero Goodale. Nationally, the shortage has reached emergency levels and the only way to combat this problem is through donation.

Two women hikers were found dead in a Nevada state park amid heatwave

Two women hikers have been found dead in a state park in southern Nevada, authorities said Sunday.

Lake Tahoe has high concentration of microplastics, global research shows

Microplastics, small fragments of fibers from clothing, packaging and other plastic residue, have invaded freshwater lakes and watersheds globally and in alarming quantities, according to new research published in the scientific journal Nature under the title “Plastic debris in lakes and reservoirs.”

Possible Use for Russian Knapweed

I recently came across an article written by Mateusz Perkowski, “Russian knapweed has value as cattle feed, experts say,” describing that Russian Knapweed when harvested can be used for cattle feed. This information may be incentive for local rancher to cut and bale this weed as a control measure and feed source.

“Responsible Off-Roading: Nevada Outdoor School’s Ride Safe Ride Smart Program”

Off-roading enthusiasts thrive on the exhilaration of exploring the great outdoors. However, responsible off-roading practices are crucial for preserving the natural environment we all cherish. The Nevada Outdoor School’s Ride Safe Ride Smart program, in collaboration with the Nevada Off-Highway Vehicle Commission (NOHVC), Nevada State Parks, Nevada Offroad Association (NVORA), Tread Lightly, and Renown Pediatric Injury Prevention Program plays a vital role in educating and promoting responsible off-roading practices.

Local church sponsoring free school supplies for students

The first day of school is right around the corner and Living Stones Church Winnemucca is hosting the Eighth Annual Care Fair sponsoring free school supplies for at least 100 students.

Signing ceremony teams Nevada Guard, Samoa National Guard’s State Partnership Program to fortify bonds between the U.S. and Pacific nation

Nevada National Guard, U.S. Embassy in Samoa and Government of Samoa officials have announced the official collaboration between the Nevada National Guard and the Government of Samoa under the auspice of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program was signed and finalized on July 6.

GBC nursing programs achieves another year of 100% pass rates

The GBC nursing program faculty and staff finished another year of 100% pass rates. All students have successfully taken and passed the NCLEX.

Former Army soldiers named Veterans of the Month

Two Army veterans from northern Nevada were honored in late June as Veterans of the Month for July and August, respectively, in a ceremony at the Nevada State Capitol building’s Old Assembly Chambers.

Nevada Gold Mines funds $100,000 in scholarships for GBC Social Work Program

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) has committed to funding $100,000 in scholarships for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree through the Great Basin College Social Work Program. NGM Behavioral Health Scholarships will be awarded to junior and senior students who reside in Elko, Lander, Humboldt, and Eureka Counties. Students must be committed to working in northern Nevada for three years following graduation.

Nevada botanist is creating state's first complete plant list

Editor Note: This story is being republished as part of a content-sharing agreement with the Sierra Nevada Ally. Before the inclement winter weather freezes them, during the warm days of spring or early summer, or the cool evenings of early fall, Arnold “Jerry” Tiehm, 70, digs up plants and quickly presses them in past-read newspaper sheets, so they do not wilt.

Joey Gilbert hired as new legal counsel for Douglas County schools

Reno lawyer and former GOP gubernatorial candidate Joey Gilbert is the new legal counsel for the Douglas County School District and its school board. His hiring is seen as a precursor to the board bringing forward a proposed policy that would block transgender girls from participating in girls sports and using girls’ locker rooms and restrooms.

Eleven mustangs die in US roundup in Nevada caught on video, showing horses with broken necks

Nearly a dozen wild horses have died in the first 10 days of a big mustang roundup in Nevada, deaths that a Las Vegas congresswoman is calling tragic proof of the urgent need to outlaw helicopters to capture the animals on federal land. The 11 deaths so far include five young foals, four horses with broken necks and a stallion with a snapped rear leg that was chased by a helicopter and horseback rider as it tried to flee on three legs for 35 minutes before it was euthanized, according to witnesses.