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Great Basin College electrical instructor Amber Cannon recently provided electrical safety training at the Hecla Greens Creek mine in Alaska.

Teamwork highlighted at College of Southern Nevada's 2025 convocation

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) began its 2025 academic year with a convocation event that focused on the theme of teamwork.

Nevada System of Higher Education expands secure Wi-Fi access across Washoe County schools

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has launched the eduroam secure Wi-Fi access service across all 120 schools and sites in the Washoe County School District (WCSD).

Nevada State professor receives Fulbright award for project in Malaysia

Nevada State University professor Dr. Kebret Kebede has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist Program award by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Dr. Kebede is the first faculty member from Nevada State to...

Great Basin College recognizes emergency dispatcher program graduate

Emergency Dispatcher skill certificate program graduate Hillary Hoffman has completed her training and received her certificate.

CSN graduate Hisonni Johnson selected for Tyler Perry Dreamers Program

Recent College of Southern Nevada (CSN) graduate and 2025 Commencement Speaker Hisonni Johnson has been chosen for the Tyler Perry Dreamers Program.

Lake Tahoe Summit highlights regional collaboration on conservation initiatives

By Silver State Journal | Aug 22, 2025

Leaders and community members recently gathered at Lake Tahoe’s South Shore for the 29th annual Lake Tahoe Summit, hosted by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff at Valhalla Tahoe.

Nevada joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration over VOCA grant conditions

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging new conditions placed on Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants.

Nevada sues Kik over alleged risks to children on social media app

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced a civil lawsuit against MediaLab.

Nevada attorney general backs continuation of national youth tobacco survey

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a bipartisan group of 22 attorneys general in submitting a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

National Restaurant Association releases new data on restaurant sector profit margins

Dampened customer traffic and persistent high costs have continued to impact restaurant profit margins, according to a new report from the National Restaurant Association.

Lake Spirit Award nominations open to honor stewards of Lake Tahoe

Nominations are now being accepted for the Lake Spirit Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to environmental stewardship in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

TMCC’s Summer Bridge helps first-generation students prepare for college success

Jeny Carpio, a participant in the Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Summer Bridge – Success First program, overcame academic challenges to graduate from high school early and earn her associate degree in May 2025.

Scientists uncover new microbes in Antarctic subglacial lake Mercer

An international team of scientists has reported the discovery of previously unknown microbial communities living beneath the Antarctic ice sheet in Mercer Subglacial Lake.

Construction employment rises in most states but growth slows amid policy uncertainty