Kona Purdy never wanted to live anywhere but Hawaii. As a Native Hawaiian, he wanted his children to grow up like he did: rooted in their culture, and nourished by the mountains and ocean.
Monthly Archives: January 2023
Retired Las Vegas teacher still helping kids learn at her namesake elementary school
Linda Rankin Givens retired from the Clark County School District in 1993, but having a school named in her honor has a way of keeping her around.
Not everyone who needs temporary housing is on vacation, and this Vegas startup is addressing that need
Workbnb, launched last year, is similar to the Airbnb guest rental concept, where vacationers can reserve short-term residential rentals through a smartphone app. The difference with Workbnb is that it’s tailored to employers who oversee workers on no…
Fans, celebs gather at Graceland to mourn Lisa Marie Presley
Hundreds of people gathered on the front lawn of Graceland on a gray, chilly Sunday morning in Memphis to mourn the death and remember the life of Lisa Marie Presley, who died earlier this month.
Farm-fresh eggs from the backyard: Popularity of pet chickens on the rise in Las Vegas
Some Las Vegans have avoided the price spike and low availability of grocery store eggs by going straight to the source. Take Linzy Stahl, known as “the chicken lady,” who owns several hens and roosters, along with a never-ending supply of eggs.
WNBA’s Hamby accuses Aces of bullying, manipulation
The WNBA players’ union said Saturday it will review Dearica Hamby’s complaints about Las Vegas management after the Aces traded the two-time All-Star to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Nevada cannabis regulators issue product pesticide advisory
Nevada marijuana regulators have issued a health and safety advisory about widely available legal cannabis products produced in the Las Vegas area during the last 16 months using plants treated with an unapproved pesticide.
Las Vegas to debut exterior murals in Historic Westside
It’s the first completed installation of the Historic Westside Mural Project, which ties into the city’s Historic Urban Neighborhood Design Redevelopment (HUNDRED) Plan.
Cortez Masto: $57 million secured for Nevada to combat wildfires
More than $8 billion has been secured for the U.S. Department of the Interior to support wildfire risk reduction, and a separate $10 million for wildfire detection equipment.
Nevada’s Jewish community creating ‘blanket of security’ amid rise in antisemitism
More than 2,000 antisemitic incidents were reported to Secure Community Network last year, according to Michael Masters, the group’s National Director and CEO.