Washoe Life

Artown , the 31-day celebration of all things arts and culture, sweeps into town on July 1 , and we are joined by the talented vocalist Khalilah Cage . Cage is featured in the song “Heartbeat to Heartbeat, Eye to Eye (From Reno With Love)” and shares her experience recording that song with other local musical powerhouses. Sit back and enjoy the musical peek into this year’s Artown celebration.  

He’s known around the world for his athleticism and mad skills on the half-pipe, and he has the medals to prove it, but David Wise isn’t resting anytime soon. Learn what keeps him grounded, what inspires him, and what’s next for this Reno Olympian.  

Paul Lipparelli is going to make us an offer we can’t refuse. Well…he’s going to share with us a story we can’t refuse. If you don’t know Paul, he is a local Washoe County resident and former Assistant DA, who at the age 11 was in the iconic movie, The Godfather Part II.   Paul will share his experience singing in the all-boys choir featured in the Lake Tahoe scene. In addition, he will provide ta...

Jeff Martinez is a familiar face – and voice – to residents of Washoe County as morning meteorologist on KTVN 2News. He also shares his love of hiking and exploring with his cohost Michelle Garthe on their YouTube channel “Get Your Hike On with Jeff and Michelle.” They share their favorite hikes in our area and some tips for enjoying the beauty of Washoe County safely.  

Meet the people who make it happen at Washoe County. As we close out National County Government Month, listen to four employees talk about their unique jobs: a death investigator, engineer, park ranger, and emergency manager.

John Doetch’s life was saved by the death of another. John joins us to describe what the gift of life means to him and his family, and how he is forever connected to another family as their son’s heart beats in his chest.  

Bowers Mansion is a well-known site for summer picnics and swimming. But do you know the woman behind the name? Eilley Bowers built more than just a mansion tucked away on the eastern foothills of Washoe County, and no one knows her story better than Washoe County’s curator and top tour guide at Bowers Mansion, Tammy Buzick. Tammy tells us the tales of Eilley's life and legacy in this episode...

Sparks resident Kerri Countess never wanted to be a part of this club: the club of parents who have lost a child to suicide. Her world was shattered in 2019 when her 14-year-old son Caleb took his own life. She now works to start the tough conversations about suicide with teens and be #suicidefreeby2023.

Black Springs is a community in unincorporated Washoe County that overcame hardship and discrimination beginning when it was established in the 1950s. Demetrice Dalton with Our Story Inc. talks about her organization’s effort to commemorate the history of Black Springs with a soon-to-be-opened museum housed in the community’s old fire station, and Helen Townsell-Parker shares her memories of growi...

Black History Month is a special time of year to celebrate achievements, according to Washoe County Manager Eric Brown. Brown joins us on this episode to talk about his own experiences with discrimination and diversity, and why developing a culture of inclusion at Washoe County is important to him.  

Things go bump in the night at the Historic Washoe County Courthouse, and Ted Moore from TV’s “Paranormal NV” joins us to talk about an episode recently taped there, and what we can learn about history while searching for spirits.  

Join us in a winter wonderland with Paul Raymore from Diamond Peak Ski Resort. Diamond Peak is one of Washoe County’s hidden treasures, with lakeside slopes and recreation for the whole family. Paul shares insider tips on how to make the most of a winter day in north Lake Tahoe, and how to exercise “slediquette” when sledding or exploring this winter.  

Two Washoe County residents have made a difference in their community by seeing a need and finding a way to fill it. Jason Merlis a Sun Valley resident who picks up garbage in his neighborhood every week, and Grant Denton is the founder of the Karma Box Project, and both talk about what inspired their community service.  

Jennifer Cole from the Washoe County Library System offers a variety of book recommendations to spark the holiday spirit. You may recognize her from KUNR’s “On the Shelf” segment discussing book recommendations from the Washoe County Library.  Visit washoelife.washoecounty.gov for more information