EDITORIAL: Euthanize exchange

Some good news for Nevada: Rancher Cliven Bundy’s views on race in America appear to have finally cycled through the national media. The bad news: Nevada’s failing Obamacare exchange is creating a new round of negative national press.

A righteous protest of BLM

Government oppression is government oppression, whether it takes the form of Jim Crow laws of the 1950s South, or the form of Bureau of Land Management rules designed to force a people out of home and business.

DIVISION I SWIMMING: Eldorado’s Sirat swims in brother’s memory

Eldorado High School’s Troy Sirat didn’t arrive at the Sunrise Region Championships at UNLV on Saturday to win titles in the two events he competed in. After what he’s been through the past few years, winning has become trivial.

I-A SWIMMING: Eagles set records, roll to titles

Boulder City’s swimming team had no problem defending its Division I-A Southern Region titles, winning 20 of the 24 events Saturday at UNLV’s Buchanan Natatorium.

Music is power, submit to the sound …

Last week in this space I wrote about the joy and power of music, the way it captures and catalogs times and places in our lives.

How to help seniors with their computer issues from far away

Dear Savvy Senior: Are there any computer software products that you know of that will let me help my parents with their computer issues from afar? They are in their 70s and frequently call me with their computer questions and problems, but I live across town and don’t always have time to get in the car and drive over to help them. What’s available that can help us? — Weary Son

Record set for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

A record $1 million was raised during the Nevada chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s 2014 Hope Gala on May 9 at The Venetian.

Hats on for moms at brunch for St. Jude’s Ranch

May 10th was the perfect day for the 10th annual Mother’s Day brunch under the tent on the JW Marriott’s east lawn.

Centennial advances behind Powell

Some pitchers look for maximum velocity on every pitch. Centennial’s Cooper Powell certainly isn’t one of them.

Gaels’ Cunningham sets high-jump record

If Vashti Cunningham had to predict the day she would make history, Saturday would have been way down the list.

Sirat experiences different kind of triumph in pool

Eldorado’s Troy Sirat didn’t arrive at the Sunrise Region Championships at UNLV on Saturday to win titles in the two events he competed in. After what he’s been through the past few years, winning has become trivial.

McRath defeated in Gloves nationals

Born and raised in East St. Louis, Ill., — considered one of the country’s most dangerous cities — Quontez McRath lost his parents at a young age and was a street fighter headed down the wrong path in life before he walked into a boxing gym a couple of towns over.

SMALL-SCHOOL TRACK: Hernandez, Miners enjoy record-setting day

When Sunrise Mountain’s Manuel Hernandez took the baton to run the anchor leg of the boys 3,200-meter relay with a three-step lead over Faith Lutheran on Saturday, the only drama remaining was if the Miners could set a new Class 3A/Division I-A record.

Accident on 215 Beltway ends with overturned vehicle

An accident Saturday evening on Sky Pointe Drive and Centennial Parkway, near the 215 Beltway, ended with a vehicle flipped over, according to Las Vegas police.

Liberal arts charter school to open in August

Faculty members in formal business attire will be greeting students at the Founders Academy of Las Vegas with a firm handshake as they arrive at their new school in August.

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