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WELLS – By now, many have heard the big news: Amazon is building a new distribution center in the small rural community of Wells, Nevada. The most common reaction? “Wait—Wells? Really?” It’s a fair question. How does a global brand like Amazon choose a town of just under 1,300 residents, tucked at the base of […]
How did Wells Land Amazon’s New Distribution Center?
State government hit by network security incident
CARSON CITY – The State of Nevada is actively working to recover from a network security incident that was identified early Sunday morning, Aug. 24. The incident, which is currently under investigation, is impacting the availability of several state technology systems and services. As a result of the incident, some state offices are not offering […]
PACE Coalition under new leadership
Lauryn Winn of Elko has been selected to replace Laura Oslund as the executive director of PACE Coalition, a substance use prevention and wellness coalition serving Elko, Eureka and White Pine counties. Oslund, who replaced founding director Catherine McAdoo in 2016, ran the nonprofit until she stepped down in late May. The board of directors […]
Governor signs AB 333 returning State Fairgrounds to the Nevada Department of Agriculture
June to be established as Agriculture Month in Nevada with first Nevada State Fair since 2010 On Wednesday, Aug. 6, Gov. Joe Lombardo signed AB 333 of the 83rd Legislative Session transferring the Nevada State Fairgrounds back to the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA). “This was the work of partnership in support of Nevada agriculture,” […]
Calling all shutterbugs: Lincoln County Photo Festival returns
By Cynthia Delaney Photographers of all skill levels are invited to grab their cameras and explore rural Nevada during the annual Lincoln County Photo Festival. This educational event takes place Sept. 19-21 in Caliente and is billed as an excellent way to learn new photographic skills, meet other photo enthusiasts and discover Nevada’s off-the-beaten-path beauty. […]
Annual Mountain Bike Fest set to return to Lincoln County
Mountain biking enthusiasts are invited to come to Lincoln County for the 6th annual Lincoln County Mountain Bike Fest, scheduled for September 12-14. This year’s event will be headquartered at Cathedral Gorge State Park and will feature a weekend of mountain biking, food, and various related activities. Formally the Caliente Mountain Bike Fest, the name […]
Announcing our new format
We are excited to announce a new format for The Eureka Sentinel. In July, The Eureka Sentinel returned to print, and we are grateful for the positive reaction we’ve received from the community. Today, we are pleased to announce that our print edition will change to a new compact layout. You can see a preview […]
Community concerns take center stage at Crescent Valley town meeting
Vickie Etchinek came forward during public comment at the Aug. 6 Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board Meeting to voice her concerns about the impact Ormat is having as they commence construction of the new geothermal power plant. “The road they’re tearing up. Have you been out there?” Etchinek asked. “They’ve destroyed the roads.” In addition, […]
Eureka schools excited for the new year
With students returning to school on Aug. 18, the Aug. 12 Eureka County School Board meeting was full of anticipation for the new school year. Elementary Schools principal Lisa Hutchison shared, “We had our National Night Out both in Eureka and Crescent Valley. I think it was a great success, and it was really nice […]
Public input sought to prioritize outdoor recreation investments in Nevada
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP) and the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR) are seeking public input regarding the 2027-2036 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), which will help guide the Silver State’s outdoor recreation future. Every 10 years, Nevada is required to develop and submit an updated SCORP to […]