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The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital NV Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums on October 8, 9, 15, and 16.

Join Muscle Powered on this leader-led hike on Sunday, September 30. A long hike with spectacular views of Lake Tahoe and the mountains beyond, this will be a one-way, 13-plus mile hike along the Marlette Flume Trail from Spooner Lake to Tunnel Creek Road in Incline Village.

Join us on this leader-led hike to Galena Falls. An easy intermediate hike for those of you who like shorter hikes. This is a busy, popular trail at a high elevation, with spectacular views of Lake Tahoe and a beautiful waterfall at our endpoint. This will be a 5-mile hike round-trip with a little over 500' gain through the hike.

This single track trail begins near the parking lot at the top of Mt. Rose Highway. Most of the trail is dirt but some areas are a bit rocky. This event will be about 4-5 hours which includes transportation time from Carson City, plus hike and snack time.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit 7 recovered a body from a depth of 1,062 feet in Lake Tahoe on Monday. The recovery was made while searching for a missing person, who reportedly drowned the week prior. The identity of the person has been withheld until the family has been notified.

This morning on my radio show, I discussed the topic of forgiveness. It’s a tough subject, especially if you have been hurt. However, forgiveness is not for the person or situation being forgiven. It’s for you. And, sometimes, the person or situation isn’t the only thing that needs to be forgiven. You need to forgive yourself as well.

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care is known for their loving care of wildlife from beavers and owls to bears, but an arrival this week is unusual even for the non-profit based in Meyers near South Lake Tahoe.

The Thunderbird Lodge is a bizarre piece of Lake Tahoe history, from the early days of the 40s when rich high society types out of San Fransisco came to develop properties and build their lavish summer estates.

The Lodge, however, stands far above the rest, due to its eccentric owner, his bizarre life, and the strange underground labyrinth he built.

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. — It wouldn't be fall in the Carson Valley without the annual Scarecrow and Harvest Festival hosted by Main Street Gardens and East Fork Gallery. Or the Annual Slaughterhouse Lane Coffin and Stretcher Races.

This year Main Street Gardnerville has combined all these events into one big festival called Main Street Fall Fest, with more music, activities, demonstrations and vendors at Heritage Park on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. – As Chris Longley looks back, she can see so clearly those moments where it started. She finds them in the resolute steps of her 9-year-old self striding up the walkways of a New England neighborhood to visit her father’s patients.

The Nevada Artists Association opened its annual "Autumn" art show on Sunday, Sept. 9. The exhibit will run through Oct. 19, 2018.

Commodore Kraken and his scruvy crew of pirates arrived from Reno Saturday morning, coming ashore on Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City for "Pirates on the Plaza," a fun-filled fundraising event to help the area's homeless.

American culture has been focused on being great for as far back as I can remember.

Striving for greatness is a good thing. I certainly believe in doing and giving my best in all of my daily tasks or endeavors.

Women As Change Makers Summit: Brilliant Women and Bold Ideas is scheduled to take place Friday, Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Atlantis Casino Resort, 3800 South Virginia Street in Reno.

The state’s Board of Wildlife Commissioners is currently seeking nominations for the 2018 Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award.

The 2018 Silver State Art Festival, hosted by the Nevada Gourd Society, is a gathering in Carson City of gourd artists, basket makers, wood artists, photographers and painters from all over the Southwest.

CARSON CITY — Florence Phillips is 88 years old, and has dedicated the last 15 years to helping people in our community learn English and even become citizens. Because of her hard work, and the work of her tutors and students, the ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada was nominated by CNN Heroes.

North Tahoe Arts will present an afternoon of food, fun, music and local art at its annual Monet's Table Luncheon and Art Sale from Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Gatekeeper's Museum, 130 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, Calif.

North Tahoe Arts has been a creative force and an educational resource for the visual arts in the North Tahoe area since 1990. As a non-profit organization, North Tahoe Arts’ success depends on the support from our local community. Monet's Table is the group's largest annual event/fundraiser.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying two commercial burglary suspects who broke into a vapor store and stole merchandise.

Ground was broken Thursday, August 23 in a ceremony hosted by Welcome All Veterans Everywhere Inc,. also known as WAVE, for a monument honoring the service and sacrifice of living and deceased veterans in Douglas County. It will stand in front of the old courthouse on Eighth St. in Minden.

Ever wondered about that small stone house on east side of Mills Park, opposite Carson High School? It's the Wungnema House, and it was built by a family of skilled Hopi stonemasons.

“Hopi in Carson City?” you might well ask. Absolutely! Visit the house on Sunday and learn something about these Hopi stonemasons, their heritage, and and their continuing legacy.

The Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents 'This Gun for Hire' with Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake on Sept. 4 at the Brewery Arts Center.

A new support group is starting in Carson City for family members who have loved ones with addictions. The group will meet Thursday nights, 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Fire Station 51 meeting room, 777 S Stewart St.

(Reno, Nev.) – College is nearly back in session, with classes at the University of Nevada, Reno starting Monday, August 27. If your student is heading to the University of Nevada, Reno, here are some safety tips and resources. If they are attending a different college, be sure to review policies and student resources at their school. REMSA would like to remind Reno community members of some basic back to college tips and precautions.

Update vaccinations if necessary

· It’s important for students living and learning in close quarters to be protected from viral illnesses.

Join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors in Carson City! Meet in the parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn Street off of Roop Street. Water and closed-toe shoes required

All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or air quality is unhealthy, we will meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Call Alyce Cloutier at 775-250-0282 or klute89706@gmail.com, if you have any questions.

Join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors in Carson City! Meet on the corner of Koontz Lane and Center Drive. Water and closed-toe shoes required

All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or air quality is unhealthy, we will meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Call Alyce Cloutier at 775-250-0282 or klute89706@gmail.com, if you have any questions.

Join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors in Carson City! Meet in the parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn Street off of Roop Street. Water and closed-toe shoes required

All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or air quality is unhealthy, we will meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Call Alyce Cloutier at 775-250-0282 or klute89706@gmail.com, if you have any questions.

Join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors in Carson City! Meet in the parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn Street off of Roop Street. Water and closed-toe shoes required

All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or air quality is unhealthy, we will meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Call Alyce Cloutier at 775-250-0282 or klute89706@gmail.com, if you have any questions.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at Highway 50 Park and Ride where we will carpool to the starting point off of Golf Course Road.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet in the Highway 50 Park and Ride where we will carpool up to the starting point off of Golf Course Road.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the Highway 50 Park and Ride where we will carpool up to the trailhead.