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Belvedere Towers on Arlington Avenue applied for the Love Your Block grant program to improve its landscaping—a mix of dirt and uncovered tarp—at its downtown building.

The project will enhance the building's surroundings in Reno.

2 News, Reno Media Group, and the Atlantis are hosting a drive-by fund drive for wildfire victims Friday.

The event will pass the Atlantis in Reno to help those affected by recent wildfires.

United Way of Northern Nevada & Airbnb.org joined with local nonprofits to offer free housing for those displaced by the Hawk Fire.

Families can apply for credits to book Airbnb stays for 10 to 28 nights while local partners help ease the transition.

Yesterday, a wildfire near the ghost town of Vya burned over 9,500 acres and remained 0% contained along the Nevada-Oregon border as firefighters continued their efforts to control the blaze.

Smith’s reopened its Lemmon Drive store today at 175 Lemmon Drive with hours from 6 a.m. & midnight; the pharmacy and fuel center reopened Wednesday and grocery pickup will restart today.

The store supports wildfire recovery through a Round-Up campaign benefitting the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada.

The Oxley Fire burned 11,000 acres north of Wells & pushed toward the Bishop Creek Dam area as firefighters reported Aug.

26. Crews will continue to monitor and work to contain the blaze today.

Washoe 311 offered non-emergency guidance during the Hawk Fire and saw a rise in community calls — representatives helped locals find needed information as the hotline remained a reliable resource.

The Benedickt family takes care of their mother with dementia by attending weekly dance sessions at the Ballroom of Reno hosted by Dementia Friendly Washoe County.

They performed in summer recitals and are preparing for a Christmas showcase as they balance caregiving with financial strains.