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One dead, 20+ structures lost, 3,700 acres burned in Washoe Drive Fire

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 11:09pm

10:00 p.m. update: Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez said tonight the Washoe Drive Fire has consumed and estimated 3,700 acres, burned at least 20 structures and has resulted in one fatality.

Hernandez would not go into details of how the person died. He said the 250+ firefighters on the scene have stopped the forward progress of the fire. He said the fire started in the East Lake area, and then followed the Highway 395 corridor north, where it was stopped just south of Galena High School.

Video: Washoe Drive Fire creeps over hill near Galena High School

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 8:07pm

New map of Washoe Drive Fire perimeter

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 7:27pm

Here is a map released by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office showing the perimeter of the Washoe Drive Fire:

Washoe County Fire Evacuation List

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 5:47pm

Here is the latest from Washoe County on evacuations. Go here as this list is being updated.

Video: Washoe Drive Fire

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 4:15pm

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Tahoe License Plate for Powder Program To Benefit from Snow Forecast

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 2:16pm

The snow forecast to hit the Lake Tahoe region during the next few days is expected to give the Tahoe Fund's Plate for Powder program a boost along with Sierra ski resorts and businesses. Drivers who purchase a California or Nevada Tahoe vehicle license plate will receive two free ski lift or Nordic tickets to the resort of their choice. New Tahoe plates cost $50 in California and $61 in Nevada.

Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors

Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 9:40am

Catch the live video here. The agenda is here.

Carson City restaurant inspections for Jan. 18

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 5:25pm

Health inspection reports of local restaurants:

Nevada Charter School Law Strengthened In 2011, National Group Says

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 5:13pm

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s charter school law was strengthened in 2011, seeing its ranking among the states moving to 20th from 23rd as a result, a national group reported this week.

Nevada’s overall score improved from 97 points to 111 out of a potential of 208 points in the report issued Tuesday by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.

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