Good morning, Reno.

Today at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa’s west parking lot, the Wildfire Fund Drive begins to help local families rebuild after recent wildfires; KTVN 2 News + Reno Media Group + Catholic Charities will offer live coverage from noon to 7 p.m. as donations support nearby relief efforts.

Some Reno hotel-casinos continue offering discounted rates for wildfire evacuees after the Hawk Fire even as reservations for Burning Man guests rise ahead of the event starting Aug.

30. Peppermill and other properties have set aside rooms on an as-needed basis amid busy conference and event schedules.

Jewish Nevada invites the community to celebrate Jewish culture, food and music at its 5th annual Milk and Honey Festival Sunday, Aug.

30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McKinley Arts and Cultural Center (925 Riverside Drive) in Reno.

The Washoe County School District has opened applications for career focused programs at AACT, Debbie Smith CTE Academy (DSCTE) and TMCC High School for the 2027 to 2028 school year; applications run from Aug.

24 to Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. for 8th graders and rising 9th or 10th graders.

Crews are working on the S-1 Fire near the Nevada and California border; the blaze, which has burned over 9,600 acres, is now five percent contained.

Officials continue to monitor the situation as conditions remain challenging.

Reno family law attorney and judicial candidate Lance White died on Aug.

21 — the medical examiner ruled his death a suicide from a gunshot wound following a state bar discipline on Aug. 18. He will remain on the November ballot as deadlines had passed.

Residents returning after Hawk Fire evacuations are warned by the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada to check for hidden hazards such as hot ash, unstable structures and damaged utilities.

Officials advise waiting for clearance and using protective gear during cleanup.