Western Nevada rattled through a seismic swarm this week, Costco announced it's adjusting the $1.50 hot dog deal at Nevada locations, and a Washoe County yoga class landed in a public health investigation. All of this happened. The week is not apologizing.
Reno Pro Soccer announced plans for a $350 million entertainment district called The Boulevard Reno, to be built alongside a proposed professional soccer stadium. The project would include a hotel and casino component, making it one of the larger mixed-use development proposals the city has seen in recent years. Details on timeline and location remain thin in early coverage, but the price tag is real and the ambition is legible. Reno's development pipeline now officially includes a casino attached to a soccer team.
The Boulevard Reno joins a growing list of large-scale proposals that have circulated around the city's future, though few with a hotel-casino component baked in from the start. Reno Pro Soccer has been working to establish a foothold in the local sports landscape, and tying a stadium announcement to a $350 million entertainment district is one way to signal seriousness. What the project actually looks like, when ground breaks, and whether the financing holds together are questions that will take longer to answer than the press cycle. For now: Reno may be getting a casino that roots for a soccer team.
News & Notes
Reno Police Training Records Under Scrutiny
This Is Reno reports that training records tied to Reno's police chief and command staff have been flagged as problematic, raising questions about oversight by Nevada's peace officer standards commission. The records are described as 'bizarre' in investigative reporting. A standards commission reviewing its own compliance records is a particular kind of situation.
Animal Yoga Class Linked to Illness Outbreak in Washoe County
Northern Nevada Public Health is investigating cryptosporidiosis cases connected to a live animal yoga class in Washoe County. Health officials are warning about risks from animal contact at wellness events. Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic intestinal illness. The investigation is ongoing.
Suspect Arrested in Armed Robbery Spree Across Reno
Law enforcement arrested a suspect connected to a series of armed robberies at multiple Reno-area businesses, including Tamarack Casino, Walmart, and Atlantis Casino.
Victims Press for Accountability in Samuel Chacon Case
Victim-survivors of a former OB-GYN are calling for federal action on Medicaid fraud charges and permanent license revocation, citing statute of limitations concerns that could limit other legal avenues. The opinion piece, published by This Is Reno, outlines the case for federal intervention.
Veterans Events This Month in Northern Nevada
A range of Northern Nevada veterans events are coming up, including care package drives, service dog programs, and memorial repair initiatives. This Is Reno has a full community bulletin.
Encompass Academy Gets Six-Year Charter Renewal
Washoe County School District approved a six-year charter renewal for Encompass Academy Charter School following a performance review. The renewal comes as the school's scores have continued to improve.
$350M Boulevard Reno Entertainment District Announced
Reno Pro Soccer is developing The Boulevard Reno, a $350 million entertainment district that would include a hotel and casino alongside the proposed soccer stadium.
Artown 2026 Lineup Announced
Reno's annual Artown festival has announced its July 2026 lineup, with more than 600 events across 100 venues and new interactive experiences including a passport program.
Greater Nevada Field Adds Theme Nights in May
Greater Nevada Field is rolling out new and returning theme nights throughout May to go alongside the regular game schedule.
UNR Marks Jewish Heritage Month
The University of Nevada, Reno is commemorating Jewish Heritage Month with messages from university leadership.
May Day Protest in Downtown Reno
Protesters gathered in downtown Reno on May 1 for a May Day demonstration.
UNR Exhibition Showcases 130 Years of Editorial Cartoons
The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center is hosting Sagebrush Scribblers, an exhibition of editorial cartoons from UNR's student newspaper dating back to 1895.
Nevada Gas Prices Up Again
Gas prices in Nevada climbed again this week, continuing a stretch of increases that has been hitting residents at the pump.
Costco's $1.50 Hot Dog Deal Changing at Nevada Locations
Costco's long-running $1.50 hot dog and soda combo is being adjusted at Nevada locations. No word yet on what replaces it or at what price.
The Tail
Western Nevada Had a Busy Seismic Week
A series of earthquakes struck western Nevada, including a magnitude 4.9. A second quake in the swarm was reportedly the week's second-largest. The earth was apparently in a mood.
Ten Reno Dinners for $40 or Less
Reno News and Review put together a guide to quality Reno meals under $40, plus a Streetalk roundup of reader favorites. Good timing, given the gas prices.
Mobile Bars Are Having a Moment in Reno
Reno News and Review profiles two local mobile bartending teams, one established and one just launching. The mobile bar trend is apparently gaining enough steam to merit a feature.
Sontag Startup Finalists Are Already Running Businesses
All five finalists in this year's Sontag startup competition are already operational with paying customers, which the report notes is a notable departure from prior years when many were still pre-revenue concepts.
Local Music: New Debuts and a Band Returns
The RN&R music column covers Negative Association's debut release and the return of a reconstituted local band, plus more from the regional scene.
May skies are supposed to be good this month. Venus and Jupiter in the evenings, Mercury making an unusually bright appearance. Worth a look up.
More next week.
— Reno Scoop