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Friends In Service Helping would like to thank the community for their invaluable help at our Have a Heart Fundraiser. In particular, FISH would like to thank the following people and businesses who made their Celebrity Waiter fundraisers possible and successful:

Catherine Byrne, candidate for state controller, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Catherine is a Certified Public Accountant with decades of accounting experience, including many years of government accounting.

This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on June 4th at Carson City's Round Table Pizza, near Starbucks in the Walmart retail complex, just off of College Parkway. All-you-can-eat buffet lunch available. All are welcome.

On Friday May 25 the Nevada State Supreme Court qualified Gary Schmidt for his bid to win the Senate Seat 16 in the 2018 primary elections. Please cast your vote for Gary Schmidt so he can help drain the Nevada Swamp.

LeAnn Morris, Ph.D., lead technology integration specialist with the Carson City School District, recently earned the Certified Education Technology Leader designation by passing a rigorous certification exam. There are only four CETLs in the state of Nevada: two in the Carson City School District and two in the Washoe County School District.

Leon Aberasturi, candidate for Nevada Supreme Court, will be the featured speaker at next Monday's Democratic luncheon. A former Lyon County District Attorney, Aberasturi is a judge for Nevada's Third District Court in Yerington. He was first elected to the court in 2006, and was re-elected in 2014. He is running for the seat currently held by Justice Michael Cherry, who is termed out.

Ryan Russell, candidate for Carson City Justice of the Peace/Municipal Court Judge Department 2, will be the featured speaker at next Monday's Democratic luncheon.

CARSON CITY — The ups and downs Walker Jackson, 20, experiences these days are far different from the ups and downs he experienced growing up and struggling to find his way as an adult.

Pat Fogarty, biotech entrepreneur and Democratic primary candidate for Congressional District 2, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee, these fundraisers help defer expenses at Carson's Democratic HQ. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on May 14th at Carson City's Round Table Pizza, near Starbucks in the Walmart retail complex, just off of College Parkway. All are welcome. Donations of $5 or more appreciated. Direct inquiries to Rich Dunn at 230-4989 or richdunn@aol.com.

Progressive groups are calling on Nevada gubernatorial candidate Adam Laxalt to reject the controversial endorsement of a Northern Nevada sheriff.

Vance Alm, a primary care physician and contender for the Democratic nomination in Congressional District 2, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee, these fundraisers help defer expenses at Carson's Democratic HQ. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 7th at Carson City's Round Table Pizza, 3325 Retail Drive, just off of College Parkway in the Walmart retail complex. All are welcome. Donations of $5 or more appreciated. Direct inquiries to Rich Dunn at 230-4989 or richdunn@aol.com.

The public is invited to join the Carson City Republican Women at its upcoming meeting to hear candidates vying for Nevada state positions in the upcoming primary election.

At 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 15th at Casino Fandango, the Club will hear from Dan Schwartz, candidate for Governor, Wes Duncan, candidate for Attorney General, Bob Beers. candidate for Treasurer and Lisa Krasner running for re-election for NV State Assembly District 26.

Joanna Kaiser, 3rd grade teacher at Bordewich Bray Elementary School, was honored Tuesday as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year. Additionally, Franceska Quintana, para professional IV at Carson Middle School, was recognized as the Classified Employee of the Year for the district.

Eugene Hoover, candidate for Lieutenant Governor is pleased to announce a meet and greet on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Glen Eagles Restaurant in Carson City, 3700 N. Carson St. 5:30PM - 7:30PM. Please come discuss with Eugene his plans for Nevada's future. For more details please see the attached flier.

Three finalists for the presidency of Western Nevada College were named Tuesday by Chancellor Thom Reilly, in consultation with Regent Rick Trachok, chair of the WNC President Search Committee.

Eugene Hoover, Republican candidate for Nevada Lieutenant Governor, is hosting a meet and greet at Glen Eagles restaurant in Carson City on Wednesday, May 2.

Tina Davis-Hersey, the Democrat who's taking on Republican incumbent Ben Kieckhefer in State Senate District 16, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon.

Gary Schmidt, challenging candidate in the Republican primary for Nevada State Senate 16 signed the Tax Payers Protection Pledge for the Americans for Tax Reform on Tax Day, April 15th, 2018 (downloaded on April 17th).

It was signed in the presence of and witnessed by Larry Green in Washoe Valley, in southern Washoe County at 7475 Brothers Lane at Schmidt's Campaign Office and one of his temporary residences while his home at the historic Reindeer Lodge is under repair.

Curtis Cannon, Democratic challenger to James Settelmeyer in State Senate District 17, will be the featured speaker at the next Democratic luncheon-fundraiser. Sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee, these luncheons help defer the costs of rent and overhead expenses at Carson City's Democratic headquarters.

Clint Koble, Democratic primary candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, will be the featured speaker at the next Democratic luncheon-fundraiser.

Gary Schmidt, candidate for State Senator in SD16, was the guest speaker of the Carson City Men's Club in Mallard's Restaurant on the Empire Ranch Golf Course on Monday.

Rick Shepherd, Democratic primary candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, will be the featured speaker at the Carson City Democratic Men's Committee's next luncheon-fundraiser. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9th at the Carson City Round Table Pizza, near Walmart just off College Parkway. Suggested donations of $5 or more can be paid in cash or by check payable to CCDCC. RSVP to luncheon organizer Rich Dunn at 230-4989 or richdunn@aol.com.

UPDATE: 9:15AM: Carson City municipal offices are now closed, according to Carson City Deputy Emergency Manager Stacey Belt.
"Due to weather and road conditions, the Carson City Manager and Mayor have closed all local Carson City offices, Friday March 16," she said.
The Clerk Recorders office at 885 East Musser Street will remain open for final day election candidate filings.

Douglas County, March 14, 2018 - Captain Joe Duffy, Candidate for Sheriff of Douglas County, will be participating in the 2018 Polar Plunge - Thrill of the Chill - to benefit the Special Olympics of Northern California and Nevada.

The goal of this year’s event is to raise $146,000 “to help more than 24,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities succeed through sports.” Duffy will be participating alongside his wife and friends.

Duffy has a history of participating in athletic events for charity. He has also run for the Special Olympics Torch Run.

The first part of our two-column series on President Calvin Coolidge reviewed his early career, culminating in his service as Massachusetts governor. Today, his time as vice president and 30th president.

In 1920, Coolidge was a favorite son candidate for president from Massachusetts. At that time, most states chose delegates to the Republican national convention at their state conventions.

Kristin Luis, a candidate for Justice of the Peace Department Two, held her campaign kick-off at Glen Eagle's Restaurant and Lounge Monday night. She spoke to a packed room of supporters. She addressed a lively crowd about her plans if elected. She focused on her experiences as a prosecutor and the importance of understanding criminal laws in the position. She also highlighted her ability to make objective decisions due to her work as the Juvenile Special Master here in Carson City.

A 28-year-law enforcement veteran and a sheriff’s sergeant in Carson City has entered into the 2018 Storey County Sheriff’s Office race.

Sgt. Mike Cullen, who has spent the past 24 years with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, and has served as a sergeant since 2003, also spent 4 years as a correctional officer at Nevada State Prison and was a reserve deputy with CCSO from 92-94.

Join Carson City Republican Women at their upcoming meeting to hear several candidates vying for U.S. and Nevada state positions in the upcoming primary election.

On Tuesday, March 20th at 11:00 a.m. at Casino Fandango we are pleased to hear from Sharron Angle for U.S. Congress, Adam Laxalt for Governor, Jared Fisher for Governor, Bob Beers for Treasurer, Craig Mueller for Attorney General, Ben Kieckhefer for NV State Senate and Carol del Carlo for Board of Regents.

Western Nevada College’s search for a new president continues. The position profile and application information are now available for the college’s presidential search here.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Arturo Ortiz, 25, spent eight years in a bakery, missing family gatherings and holidays due to work hours that didn’t always align with his family’s schedule.

U.S. Senate Candidate Danny Tarkanian will be our keynote speaker Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Carson City Republican Women's luncheon meeting. He is running against incumbent U.S. Senator Dean Heller. Danny ran his first political race in 2004 for a seat in the Nevada State Senate.