🌱 Fill The Boot Fundraiser + Ward 5 Finalists Selected

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Plenty of sunshine. High: 90 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. A Reno resident has gone viral on TikTok for supporting the area's homeless individuals. A user who goes by JustKnate has almost 7 million views on the social media platform for her videos. Knate drives DoorDash to fund her efforts and the cause. The TikToker's followers have also been donating money to support Knate's outreach. (KRNV)
2. The Reno Fire Department will be conducting its Fill the Boot fundraiser this weekend. The department will be at the corner of S McCarran Boulevard and South Virginia Street raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association starting at 8:00 a.m. The fundraiser is a department tradition. The Reno Fire Department donates millions each year for research and family services. (KOLO)
3. The Reno City Council has chosen its three finalists for the open Ward 5 position. The finalists are Kathleen Taylor, Elliot Malin, and Alex Goff. All three finalists will not participate in a series of meet-and-greets with the community on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31. Councilwoman Jenny Brekhus boycotted the finalist meeting due to concerns about the appointment process. (Reno Gazette Journal)

Today in Reno:

• Northern Nevada Garden Tour At The University of Nevada, Reno Extension (9:00 AM)
• Nevada Humane Society Duck Race At Wingfield Park (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Reno area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Reno Patch)
• US National Weather Service Reno Nevada warns of high winds causing rough waters and critical fire weather conditions this weekend. Residents are asked to take extra precautions. Click for the full weekend weather report. (US National Weather Service Reno Nevada via Facebook)
• The National Automobile Museum will be unveiling its new Carboard Superheroes exhibit. There will be a free viewing at 11:30 a.m. Local cosplayers will be featured during the unveiling. (National Automobile Museum via Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.