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With anywhere from a light dusting in the capital city to an inch or more from Reno into Washoe Valley, winter weather has arrived again, with a strong system shaping up to drop several feet of snow in the Sierra and several inches along the valley floors, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — It’s a banner year for Bald Eagles in Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe Institute of Natural Science reports that a record number of 42 Bald Eagles were spotted during its annual survey. The previous high was 27 set in 2017.

As part of a series of profiles, Soroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to introduce Tiffany Kenison as one of our 2021 “Women Helping Women” honorees, who will be recognized at our Feb. 18 virtual recognition event.

With a series of winter storms aimed at the Sierra, western Nevada and Carson City areas, a flurry of National Weather Service advisories and watches are in effect with plenty of snow from the Sierra to the valley floors on the way this week.

Students from all four classes recently nominated Carson High School Winterfest candidates for 2021 Winterfest week, Feb. 1-5, where both a King and Queen will be crowned. The theme, Destination Unknown, was decided upon; since students are not allowed to experience the vacations they love, they are bringing their vacation destinations to CHS.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board has approved updates to Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection fees and added enhancements to make inspections more convenient following an unprecedented year for the program, the agency announced last week.

The Carson City and Quad-County region is experiencing a downward trend of COVID-19 hospitalizations since the start of the new year. However, while rates of transmission for children and teenagers have remained low since the pandemic began, new reporting shows a significant increase in minors contracting the virus, according to statistics.

Hello fellow anglers, I have to tell you that some boaters still have not taken a boater's safety course, by the actions I witnessed two weeks ago.

The Rotary Club of Carson City will discuss the history and early settlement of the Mormon Station in Genoa at its next meeting. Park interpreter Chris Johnson is the guest speaker, his presentation will focus on the development of Mormon Station and what life was like for early settlers.

Charter Communications, Inc. has opened a new Spectrum Store south of Carson City in Douglas County at Carson Valley Plaza on Topsy Lane and has closed the store on North Carson Street.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, Jan. 21 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Up for discussion includes improvements to the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range, Grants for emergency housing, the proposed Little Lane Village subdivision and more.

Gov. Steve Sisolak is proposing a two-year budget that reverses cuts to Medicaid and other key K-12 programs made last summer, after financial projections left the state at what officials are calling an “inconsistent, if not positive, ending point” for tax revenue.

Virginia City is offering lovers a chance to celebrate a special Valentine’s Day getaway without going too far from home. "The Devil Made Me Do It" takes place Saturday, Feb. 13 in Virginia City, Nev., and includes options for couples or small groups of friends to enjoy a historically quaint Valentine’s weekend in the mountain mining town.

According to Teen Health and Wellness, Rosen Publishing, “Sharing stories is a powerful way to connect with other people. By sharing your own story, you can connect with other teens who are dealing with similar experiences. Your words can provide hope and comfort, or empower them to face their own challenges.”

For the week ending January 9, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 9,511, up 1,050 claims, or 12.4 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 8,461 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).

Through the week ending January 9, there have been a total of 803,738 initial claims filed since the week ending March 14, 2020.

Get an insider’s look at what to expect during Nevada’s 2021 Legislative Session at the next Rotary Club of Carson City’s weekly meeting. State Assemblyman PK O’Neill will be the guest speaker at the online meeting, which takes place Tuesday, January 19 at 12:30 P.M. The public is welcome to attend the ZOOM meeting.

RENO — With much of the State of Nevada listed as in extreme drought, Nevadans are facing forecasts for a mild winter, with little precipitation since the rainy season started. With these designations, southern Nevadans are facing a mild and dry winter and northern Nevadans are looking at an uncertain forecast. All could face water restrictions, crop or pasture loss and, with exceptional drought, water shortage emergencies.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 that there are 56 new cases and 90 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 10,120, with 5,348 recoveries and 155 deaths; 4,617 cases remain active.

A 39-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI and other offenses, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 that there are three additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. CCHHS is also reporting 111 new cases and 48 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.

Noting that demonstrations in the capital city have remained, for the most part, peaceful since March, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said public safety remains the first and foremost priority as emotions over the presidential election continue to run high.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place tonight, Tuesday Jan. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Bob Boldrick Theater within the Carson City Community Center.

Nevada is moving to a new COVID-19 vaccination strategy that will allow the state to distribute doses to essential workers and priority segments of the population in tandem.

The Carson City Library staff is excited to announce a record year for the Books Like Us: Winter Reading Challenge. Carson City patrons were challenged to read 75,000 minutes between Dec. 19, 2020, and Jan. 10, 2021.

CARSON CITY — Executive Director of Partnership Carson City Hannah McDonald and Youth Program Coordinator and Training Specialist Samantha Szoyka will speak at the Public Health Cannabis and Vaping 3-Day Virtual Summit Jan. 12 to 14, 2021.

A 54-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and other offenses after allegedly hitting a person with a tire iron, a sheriff's office booking report states.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 that there are 77 new cases and 52 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 9,919, with 5,161 recoveries and 152 deaths; 4,606 cases remain active.

Despite the changes in learning platforms brought on by the coronavirus, Western Nevada College is proud to announce that more than a third of its full-time students were still able to make the fall semester dean’s list.

The WNC Fall 2020 Dean’s List includes 408 students, accounting for 34.7 percent of the college’s full-time students.

The Nevada Artists Association Gallery starts off 2021 with the New Year's Show, a collection of over 65 member entries in categories, including oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, 3D, dry media and photography.

We are reporting 3 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. We are also reporting 59 new cases and 52 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 9,842, with 5,109 recoveries and 152 deaths; 4,581 cases remain active.