Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., said he is in favor of ballot Measure 3 in the Nevada ballot this November, but not the way it is written. While he supports the […]
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Tao Receives Two Endorsements
Nevada State Appellate Court Judge Jerry Tao received the endorsement of the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce and the National Rifle Association in the race for Nevada Supreme Court, […]
Online Charter School Announces Closure of Its Under Performing Elementary Program
By Jackie Valley, The Nevada Independent Nevada Virtual Academy’s underperforming elementary program will close at the end of the 2018-2019 school year, officials from the online charter school said last […]
NDOW, Kinross Bald Mountain Mine Host Fishing Adventure for Local Students
The Nevada Department of Wildlife and Kinross Bald Mountain Mine collaborated on a fishing adventure earlier this month for the Eureka Elementary fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. Cold Creek […]
Barrick Invests in Eureka Bank Project
Barrick recently made a social investment to Eureka Restoration Enterprise (ERE), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Eureka’s heritage, allowing ERE to purchase the historic bank building in Eureka. Barrick’s […]
Art, Wine and Music Festival Returns to Eureka This Weekend
The Art, Wine and Music Festival returns this weekend in Eureka. The Eureka Restoration Enterprise has coordinated this event for the past three years now. Inspired by the Ely Renaissance Society, […]
Measure 3 Could Put Hoover Dam at Risk
Voting Yes on ballot Measure 3 in November could put the Hoover Dam at risk as a source of power for many eastern rural Nevada residents who have depended on […]
SNWA Chief Talks Colorado River, Pipeline, Need for Changes to Nevada Water Law
By Daniel Rothberg, The Nevada Independent The leader of Las Vegas’s powerful water authority said the time has come for the Legislature to make changes to Nevada water law, an […]
Preliminary Test Data Shows Reading, Math Proficiency Levels Increasing for Most Grades
By Jackie Valley, The Nevada Independent Nevada students showed continued improvement on state standardized tests — particularly on the math portion — they took in the spring, according to preliminary […]
Students Offer More Suggestions to Bolster School Safety at Task Force Meeting
By Jackie Valley, The Nevada Independent Tyler Hamilton, a senior at Advanced Technologies Academy, watched a man lose his life at the Route 91 Harvest music festival. They were both […]

