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The Sept. 12, 2023, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Update: School board proposes gag order

The first reading of a proposed policy appearing on today’s Douglas County School Board agenda appears to prohibit anyone from relating any information inside or outside of the Douglas County School District without the board’s express permission

Stewart Community thanks CCFD and tribal police for fast response to brush fire

The Carson City Fire Department and Washoe Tribe Police are being credited with quick action on a small brush fire that occurred within the Tribe’s Stewart Community on Monday afternoon.

Head-on collision snarls Gardnerville traffic

A noontime head-on collision closed Centerville Lane at Waterloo on Monday.

Western Nevada marks 22nd anniversary of 9/11 attacks

The Douglas County Sheriff's Mounted Posse marked the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Monday morning in Minden.

Traffic concerns raised in 85-unit Ranchos project

Developers are proposing an 85-unit subdivision north of the intersection that is the main access to the Washoe Tribe community of Dresslerville.

Farmers Markets in last drop of the season

The Minden Farmers Market continues 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 26 on Esmeralda Avenue.

The Sept. 11, 2023, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Alpine View station back on the fire line

On Aug. 30, the old Alpine View station was rechristened to serve as the new home of East Fork Fire Protection District’s Fuel Management Crew.

Thunderstorms in forecast for far southern Douglas

There’s a possibility that thunderstorms will graze southern Douglas County this afternoon as a plume of instability travels east over the Sierra into Mono and Mineral counties.

Tree thinning work continues on Kingsbury

Thinning trees along Kingsbury Grade will continue this fall, with helicopters used in some operations.

Faith Valley Meadow closed to dispersed camping through Halloween

A closure order is in effect through Oct. 31, for the Faith Valley Meadow area dispersed camping sites on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District near the junction of California State Route 88 and 89 and adjacent to Blue Lakes Road in Alpine County.

Walker Lake rises 15 feet after wet winter

As the last of the snowpack melts out of the Eastern Sierra, this summer has seen record flows of the Walker River.

The Sept. 8, 2023, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

County releases strategic plan survey link

As part of its strategic planning process, Douglas County has launched an online survey to garner feedback and input from the public.