The libertarian-leaning Nevada Policy Research Institute has published this year’s edition of its popular “The Nevada Piggy Book” — a collection of anecdotes illustrating the tendencies of state and local governments to lavishly overspend our money on inefficient and even counterproductive endeavors. The introduction reaches the dismal conclusion that waste is endemic to government. While […]
This Big Piggy Goes Oink, Oink, Oink
Vandals Lock up Top Playoff Spot After Win
Wyatt Anderson passed for 127 yards and two touchdowns and Brandon Lee rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns leading Eureka to a 52-12 rout of visiting Independence last week. Anderson only passed the ball six times, completing four. Coach Fred Minoletti kept the ball on the ground all but seven plays employing seven different […]
The Question Is…
Can every conversation begin with a question? What if they were? Would communications be possible at all? Could you actually have a normal, whatever normal is, a normal conversation? Can every statement be turned into a question? Conversely can every answer also be a question? How could you get a second helping when you are […]
October 18, 2018
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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Nevadans will elect a new Governor this November, and the stakes could not be higher. To ensure a bright and prosperous future for rural Nevada, it’s crucial that we elect a Governor who truly understands what it will take to guarantee and protect our access to our most precious resource: water. Water is […]
Heat Seeker
I try not to generalize because generally not everyone will fit into a generalization, uh, generally. However—you thought I was going to slip in a “but” here didn’t you? Well generally I would, but today I felt a bit however-ish. Let’s see how things heat up. Generally everyone has a favorite heat source. Be it […]
October 11, 2018
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Vandals Improve to 21-4 After Wins over Battle Mountain, Oasis
After losing to Virginia City in volleyball, Eureka bounced back with wins in two matches last week, one on the road and one at home. They won at Battle Mountain 3-2 Oct. 2, then won a non-league match with Oasis Academy of Fallon, 3-0 on Oct. 6. Coach Katie Benson said the scores with Oasis […]
No Need for Further Sales Tax Exemptions
Question 4 on the November ballot proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to require lawmakers to pass a law exempting certain durable medical equipment — such as oxygen tanks, wheelchairs and ventilators — from the state sales tax. Who doesn’t want to lighten the financial burden on the infirm? The problem is that the sales […]
Who Has the Better Plan for Nevada’s Economic Future?
Plans or platitudes? That is our choice when it comes to electing the next governor of Nevada. Republican Adam Laxalt, currently the state’s attorney general, has outlined clear and precise plans for helping grow the economy of the state, while Democrat Steve Sisolak, currently a Clark County commissioner, offers vague platitudes. “First and foremost, we […]


