The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District Office, Tuscarora Field Office released an Environmental Assessment (EA) on a proposed pipeline in northeastern Eureka County for a 15-day public review until […]
Amodei votes to delay ACA individual mandate
Eureka Congressman Mark Amodei voted in favor of H.R. 4118 this week, the SIMPLE Fairness Act, which would delay for one year the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual mandate – […]
Lady Vandals come up short in title game
By Dave Maxwell The Eureka’s County High girls basketball team was looking for a repeat of their state basketball championship at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno last Saturday, but […]
Proposed minimum wage increase would help some, hurt others
The proposal out of Washington to raise the minimum wage nearly 40 percent over the next two years — $7.25 to $10.10 and hour — is a redistributionist scheme that […]
Eureka County eligible for conservation program
A lack of moisture, over an extended period of time, has caused producers in Nevada to suffer from the effects of severe drought conditions. Farms and ranches experiencing severe drought […]
Public hearing slated on hazardous waste storage
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is providing notice that a Public Hearing has been requested in reference to a draft permit for a hazardous waste storage and treatment […]
Federal land agencies show little concern for Nevadans
The Sagebrush Ecosystem Council, appointed by Gov. Brian Sandoval to try to stop the greater sage grouse from being listed under the Endangered Species act, has accused the Bureau of […]
Letter to the Editor: Feb. 20, 2014
Dear Editor, We had tremendous community support this year with our fundraising efforts for the High School Prom. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of the parents […]
Medical marijuana stakeholders meetings scheduled in Nevada
The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health is holding a Medical Marijuana Stakeholders meeting Feb. 24, 2014, at 10 a.m. Bureau Chief Chad Westom will discuss Legislative Counsel Bureau requirements […]
Solar energy development bill introduced
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Dean Heller (R-NV) on Feb. 6, introduced a bipartisan bill to help more solar companies benefit from the tax advantages of investing in solar […]

