Reno-Area Firefighters Strengthen Lines as Residents Begin Returning HomeNews—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.
Wildfires North of Reno Leave Homes Destroyed as Damage Assessment BeginsNews—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 Crews Deploy to Aid Reno-Area Wildfire ResponseNews—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...
Las Vegas Activates Cooling Stations as Extreme Heat Hits Southern NevadaNews—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...
Nevada Continues Investing in Water Conservation as Southern Nevada Plans for Long-Term GrowthNews—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...
Nevada Continues Water Conservation Efforts as Colorado River Planning AdvancesNews—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...
Federal Colorado River Proposal Signals New Water Challenges for NevadaNews—July 31, 2026
A major federal proposal released on July 31 could reshape water management across the American West, with Nevada among the states expected to reduce its use of Colorado River water under a new long-term framework. The proposal, announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation, outlines how water from the...
