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Nevada seeking opioid committee members

In the state of Nevada and indeed, states all across the nation, the opioid epidemic has for many years been a focus of concern and many local governments have even taken to the legal system to fight the crisis, filing lawsuits against those involved in the manufacture, sale, marketing and distribution of opioid-based prescription drugs.

Nevada’s mask mandate to be updated every two weeks

Last week, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Health Response team announced that the state would be implementing a new mask mandate as of July 30 and as was to be expected, there were plenty of questions from the public and county government officials regarding the precise scope of the new mask mandate. As such, the Nevada Health Response team put out an informational sheet providing additional details on the state’s new mask rules.

Tasty taco fundraiser to support Pahrump Remote Area Medical Clinic

For all those who would enjoy the opportunity to devour some tasty tacos while contributing to a valuable local cause, mark the calendar and be sure to head out to the Remote Area Medical Taco Dinner Fundraiser set for the evening of Friday, August 27 in Pahrump.

Nevada Dept. of Transportation’s Tony Illia passes

On Monday, August 2 it was announced that Tony Illia, the public face of the Nevada Department of Transportation for the past seven years, has passed away.

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Nevada COVID-19 test positivity rate eclipses 15 percent

Nevada on Tuesday reported 1,215 new coronavirus cases and 11 deaths two-week while the state’s test positivity rate rose another 0.2 percentage points to 15.1 percent.

NIAA faces referee shortage that could affect fall season

NIAA assistant director Jay Beesemyer said the organization needs about 700 officials statewide for the fall sports season. As of Sunday, that number was 361.

Missing hiker found dead in Death Valley

Extreme heat and humidity are believed to be the cause of death of a Washington State man hiking in Death Valley National Park.

Anderson, Ybarra respond to recall effort

With Ed Ringle initiating a recall against them, and calling them “stuck” and “over their heads” in their positions, Beatty Water and Sanitation District Board of Trustees members Amina Anderson and Jeannie Ybarra are defending themselves against the recall.

 
New report calculates damage of COVID-19 on tourism economy at $34B

A report by Applied Analysis’ Jeremy Aguero for the LVCVA details how much the coronavirus outbreak hurt Southern Nevada and its thousands of tourism employees.

 
HBO series shows Pahrump’s zany, heartfelt TV station

Started with borrowed money and operated on a shoestring, Pahrump’s independent TV station — and its eccentric, heartfelt characters — gets the HBO treatment.

 
Nevada’s oldest casino turns 90 on Sunday

Railroad Pass is a small property with big history. Historians say the hotel-casino’s origins and past tie into many developments that helped turn Southern Nevada into what it is today.

Petitions can be withdrawn before vote, Nevada AG says

The Nevada Constitution doesn’t prohibit people who circulate petitions to create or change laws from withdrawing those measures after they qualify for the ballot but before they go to voters, according to an opinion from the attorney general’s office.

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