Harrah’s Sold Us Boise. Then Ahlquist Walked Away. Why Did That Happen?
Why does Boise thrive but Reno does not? What happened behind the scenes? Why wasn't Ahlquist the savior that we need?
Reno’s Structural Deficit and the Culture That Created It: $24 Million in the Hole.
How decades of political habits, TIF giveaways, bureaucracy, and weak negotiating posture buried the city in red ink — and why 2026 may be the year voters finally demand something different.
What the Exit of Developer Ahlquist Means for the Harrah’s Revival Project
The news that Boise-based developer Ahlquist is no longer involved in the redevelopment of the former Harrah’s Reno hotel-casino signals a serious situation for the project.
When Accusations Aren’t Anchored: A Problem for Mayoral Candidate Eddie Lorton
Reno voters are being asked to evaluate serious claims of corruption, illegal funding, Open Meeting Law violations, and lobbyist misconduct—without factual references.
Taylor vs. Lorton: Two Approaches to Downtown Blight
Downtown blight has become one of the most emotionally charged issues in Reno’s 2026 mayor race how it will be resolved depends on who becomes mayor of Reno.
A Stadium for a Billionaire: How Reno Subsidized Greater Nevada Field
Reno’s leaders have pointed to Greater Nevada Field as proof that the City can “partner with private development” to revitalize downtown, but when you lay out the numbers...
Robert Beadles’ Tracker Scandal: Who Paid for Schieve's Lawyers?
The unanswered questions are who paid for Hillary Schieve’s legal battle, and what are the underlying allegations against Schieve that started all of this?
Jacobs Entertainment Promised ‘No Excessive Noise’ — and Delivered a Valley-Wide Rave
A Friday night that shook the valley with booming music that could be heard for miles.
When Citizens Speak, Reese Attacks: A Pattern of Bullying from City Hall
Attacking citizens who speak out is an ongoing tactic from Devon Reese. A citizen sent me an email thread between her and, Reese and it is shocking.
What Reno’s City Council Can—and Can’t—Do With Jeremy Aguero’s Advice
A breakdown of which economic and fiscal reforms are within Reno’s local control, which require regional cooperation, and which depend on state or federal action.