🌱 Ward 5 Council Appointment + Carbon Reduction Roadmaps

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Sunny. High: 93 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. The Reno Fire Department contained a brush fire on Friday afternoon. The fire started in west Reno near Pinehaven Road around 2:19 p.m. The department asked residents to avoid the area as crews worked to contain the spread. Crews worked to ensure that the fire would not impact additional areas outside the containment zone. (KOLO)
2. The Reno City Council has decided to appoint a new Ward 5 council member. The seat was vacated by Neoma Jardon. The council decided to appoint a new member instead of holding a special election due to concerns that the position could remain unfilled for up to 8 months. The position should be filled by Sep. 7. Applications will be collected through Friday, Aug. 19. (KOLO)
3. Washoe County And the City Of Reno have announced the expansion of their participation in nZero. The 24/7 carbon management platform is meant to support organizations' efforts in meeting climate change goals. The expansion effort will now create carbon reduction roadmaps. The county and city plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2025. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Reno:

• KaPa Hula O Kawaiolaniokane ho'ke 2022 At Wingfield Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Nevada Humane Society reminds the community that the Duck Race is its biggest fundraiser of the year. Ducks can be purchased for $5. The race is at Wingfield Park on Aug. 27. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
• The next Feed The Camel event is on Aug. 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center. Don't miss it! (City of Reno)
• Looking for a new job? The City of Reno is hiring. Click for a list of open positions. (City of Reno)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.