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Hands protecting a stack of coins with a shield and checkmark graphic aboveNevada Approves More Than $17 Million in Tax Abatements for Companies Expected to Add 2,159 Jobs

Business—August 18, 2026

Nevada economic development officials have approved more than $17.6 million in tax abatements for companies planning investments across the state, with participating businesses projected to create more than 2,100 jobs during the next five years.

Aerial view of an exhibition hall filled with booths and attendees walking aroundLas Vegas Hosts National Real-Estate Valuation Conference

Events—August 16, 2026

Las Vegas became a meeting point for real-estate appraisal professionals as Valuation Expo opened a national conference focused on property valuation, mortgage lending, appraisal technology and industry modernization.

Bug and Stallion fires RenoReno-Area Firefighters Strengthen Lines as Residents Begin Returning Home

News—August 14, 2026

Firefighters continued strengthening containment lines around the Bug and Stallion fires north of Reno as conditions improved enough for more residents to return to affected communities. The fires had forced evacuations and threatened homes in the North Valleys area, creating one of the most significant wildfire emergencies to affect the Reno region during the summer.

Bug Fire Reno wildfire damageWildfires North of Reno Leave Homes Destroyed as Damage Assessment Begins

News—August 12, 2026

Residents affected by wildfires north of Reno began receiving information about damaged and destroyed homes as emergency officials moved into the next stage of assessing the impact of fires burning across the region. The Bug Fire, which was burning across parts of Washoe County near the Nevada-California border, had damaged or destroyed residential structures and...

Southern Nevada wildfire responseSouthern Nevada Crews Deploy to Aid Reno-Area Wildfire Response

News—August 10, 2026

Southern Nevada firefighters were sent north to support firefighting operations in Northern Nevada as crews worked to contain a large wildfire near the Nevada-California border. The deployment involved fire departments from Clark County, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson, which were asked to backfill stations in the Reno area while local crews concentrated on...

ImageLas Vegas Activates Cooling Stations as Extreme Heat Hits Southern Nevada

News—August 6, 2026

Las Vegas and surrounding communities activated emergency daytime cooling stations on August 6 as an extreme heat wave brought dangerous conditions to Southern Nevada. The temporary facilities are scheduled to remain available through August 11, providing residents with air-conditioned places to escape the heat as temperatures rise across the Las Vegas Valley. The response comes...

Josey Lesmeister seated on a white sofa in a bright studio.How Cobalt Media Freed Owners from Social Media

Business—August 5, 2026

Cobalt Media Marketing hands busy service-based business owners their time back while driving real, measurable growth on social media. Every service business owner knows the feeling. It is Sunday evening, and the week ahead already feels full. Yet somewhere on the calendar sits another content meeting, another round of post approvals, another call that pulls...

Two workers in hard hats and safety vests inspect water treatment infrastructure while reviewing plans.Nevada Continues Investing in Water Conservation as Southern Nevada Plans for Long-Term Growth

News—August 4, 2026

Nevada officials continued emphasizing long-term water conservation and infrastructure planning on August 4 as Southern Nevada prepared for continued population growth while managing one of the region’s most valuable natural resources. Water agencies remain focused on maintaining reliable supplies through conservation programs, advanced recycling systems, and strategic planning tied to the Colorado River, which provides...

Alam Anthony Jamal standing inside an aircraft hangar in front of a United States government aircraft.Paradyne AI Triples Sovereign On Premises AI Compute Past 15 Petaflops and Launches Self Serve AI Products for Everyone

Business—August 3, 2026

Photo Credit: Alam Anthony Jamal, CEO & Chief Architect of Paradyne AI — a two-decade veteran of advanced intelligence capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense As leading AI labs disclose agents escaping test containment through misconfigured boundaries, the Las Vegas sovereign AI firm says isolation must be architecture, not assumption, and now serves every...

Water flows through open gates of a large dam structure with industrial equipment spanning the reservoir.Nevada Continues Water Conservation Efforts as Colorado River Planning Advances

News—August 2, 2026

Nevada officials entered August with continued attention on one of the state’s most important long-term priorities: protecting the Colorado River water supply while supporting the needs of a growing population. As discussions surrounding future management of the river continue among federal agencies and the seven basin states, Southern Nevada water leaders are emphasizing conservation, infrastructure...