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Being a real patriot these days takes true grit, like the United States Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis," the latin translation of "always faithful."

Authentic patriotism just doesn't seem to fit the modern political narrative.

The housing inventory crisis—which, according to Realtor.com’s recent Housing Shortage Report, is the worst inventory shortage in the United States in over two decades—hasn’t been an easy time for people on the market for a new home. The low inventory and the intense competition for available homes has driven up prices in markets across the country, making it difficult for potential buyers to find and buy property.

RENO, Nev. — Sun Country Airlines became the 10th airline serving Reno-Tahoe International Airport as they announced Wednesday new non-stop service between Reno and Portland, Oregon this November.

Leadership Douglas County (LDC) is a long-standing educational program provided by the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce.

U.S. Representative Mark Amodei, serving Nevada's Second Congressional District, today released the following statement on House Resolution 4760, the Securing America’s Future Act:

The annual Letter Carriers’ “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive was a big success in Dayton.

Polaris Industries Inc. officially announced plans Friday to build a 475,000 square-foot multi-brand distribution center in Fernley.

Western Nevada College welcomed representatives of the United States Navy on Tuesday as they toured Jack C. Davis Observatory, as well as the college’s Advanced Manufacturing and Computer Information and Technology facilities at the Carson City campus.

USA BMX and Carson City BMX has joined forces with the United States Olympic Committee and USA Cycling to offer a free day of BMX racing at participating BMX tracks around the United States in celebration of Olympic Day.

Carson City BMX is one of those participating tracks. Our Olympic Day, actually night, is June 22, with signups starting at 6:30 p.m. Come try it out at no cost.

Charters of Freedom Carson City, a permanent installation displaying bronze-plated replicas of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence, was dedicated Thursday afternoon on the Carson City Courthouse plaza, 885 East Musser Street in Carson City.

The Nevada Division of Forestry is excited to announce the Fallon, Churchill County Fire Department will soon receive an advanced, Type I structure fire engine, providing additional resources to aid in structure firefighting during fires in the wildland urban interface.

A dedication ceremony for the Charters of Freedom Monument will be held at noon on Thursday, June 14 at the Carson City Courthouse plaza, Carson City officials announced. The Charters of Freedom are actual-size replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

I let out a hearty chuckle the other day as I read a chapter from the book, "Stories from the Sagebrush: Celebrating Northern Nevada at the Millennium," written by Don Cox and published in 1999 by the Nevada Humanities Committee.

Junior hunters who were either unsuccessful in the recent big game draw or missed the deadline to submit an application, have a second chance at a deer tag with the big game second draw application period opening Friday, June 8.

Fifty years have elapsed since the release of "2001: A Space Odyssey," which creatively tried to make sense of the past and speculated about the future. Northern Nevada lecturer Mike Thomas will review that 1968 blockbuster film and its impact on a generation during his presentation Saturday, June 9 at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City.

The circus is coming to Carson City! Beginning this Thursday, June 7 through Monday, June 18, the Ramos Bros. Circus will be located at the Carson Mall. Just look for the Big Top.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife's annual Free Fishing Day is this Saturday, June 9. Anglers may fish in any public water throughout the Silver State without a fishing license. All limits and other regulations apply.

A ceremony to dedicate the new Charters of Freedom installation on the grounds of the Carson City Courthouse will be held Thursday, June 14 from noon to 1 p.m. at 885 East Musser Street in Carson City.

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — Whether it’s history, mining, museums, fine dining or a thirst-quenching drink from a local saloon, Virginia City’s Taste of the Comstock: Food, Whiskey and Single Jack Competition is a delicious rendezvous into the area's famed Wild West roots.

On January 30, 2018 Betty Block (Rowe) a long-term resident of Carson City left us at the age of 87. Born in Bronxville, NY on September 18, 1930, Betty was raised in Scarsdale, NY, spending all of her childhood summers in Orient Point, NY. Betty attended Scarsdale High and graduated from Dana Hall preparatory school. She attained a B.A. Degree in Mathematics at Vassar College. It was there that she was better known by her classmates as “Betty Boop.”

A new scholarship through the Western Nevada College Foundation honors the memory of Michael Albert Dugan. The Mike Dugan Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a Fallon, Churchill County or rural student to be used toward materials for online or Fallon campus classes.

Sometimes we have to go back in time to learn how to live in the present. When Marti Miermik’s family emigrated from Poland to the United States in the 1980s, they were political refugees who received asylum from the Communist government.

RENO — In addition to navigating pristine wild rivers and dirt roads, big-fish wrangler Zeb Hogan of Nat Geo WILD’s “Monster Fish” show also had to navigate a maze of dangerous military zones in order to tell the story of his travel and research in the remote and wild Salween River that runs through China, Thailand and Myanmar.

Another Memorial Day has come. Today we observe the sacrifices of men and women who gave the last full measure of devotion in defense of the United States of America.

I was going to write about how this year marks the sesquicentennial of Decoration Day, predecessor to the modern Memorial Day holiday.

Memorial Day weekend is often thought of as the kick-off to summer, but in Northern Nevada we know that the weather is a fickle creature. The weather should be dryer and warmer as the weekend progresses but have back-up plans for your bar-be-que, just in case. From the Downtown Carson City Ghost Walk to the Rockin’ Rib Fest at Casino Fandango, a day hike with Muscle Powered to the Spring Blinky Man night-time costumed bike pub crawl – this weekend is chock-full of fun for locals and visitors alike, for the young and young-at-heart.

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The nationally-ranked Western Nevada FC Coyotes will put both its number one ranking and its 10-game United Premier Soccer League unbeaten streak on the line this Saturday as they host San Leandro United FC at the Moana Recreational Sports Complex in Reno. Kickoff is currently set for 4:45 pm.

A United States Army veteran and his family remain without a home of their own following a May 16 structure fire that destroyed their apartment off Pheasant Drive in Carson City.

The fourth week of the American Pyramid National Rankings has a very familiar look to it, at least on top. The Western Nevada FC Coyotes have retained their spot as the No. 1 team in the country, and has been on top of the rankings they began for this season.

Nevada’s mines produced 5.64 million ounces of gold in 2017, according to reports compiled by the Nevada Division of Minerals. This total was up 3.2 percent from the 2016 production level of 5.47 million ounces. The average annual price of gold increased slightly from $1,251 per ounce in 2016 to $1,257 per ounce in 2017.

Teacher Appreciation week across the United States was May 7-11, and many teachers in the Carson City School District experienced appreciation unequaled in memory.