Silver State Times

Number of VA loans issued in Nevada increases by 13.1 percent from 2018 to 2019

By Silver State Times | Jan 10, 2022

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 13,613 home loans totaling $4.2 billion in Nevada during the fiscal year 2019, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Nevada increases from 2019 to 2020

By Silver State Times | Jan 10, 2022

The average VA purchase loan amount for Nevada in the fiscal year 2020 was $343,444, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nevada average $307,349 for Q4

By Silver State Times | Jan 10, 2022

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nevada for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020 averaged $307,349, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Nevada's pension fund valued at $59.1 million in 2021

By Silver State Times | Jan 9, 2022

In 2021, Nevada had $59.1 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Nevada: 72 Hispanic lives lost in week ending December 11

By Silver State Times | Jan 9, 2022

There were 72 Hispanic people who died in Nevada in the week ending December 11, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Reno sees 4.8% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Silver State Times | Jan 9, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in January in the Reno metropolitan statistical area was 249,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

14 people die in Nevada from influenza and pneumonia in week ending December 4

By Silver State Times | Jan 9, 2022

There were 14 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending December 4, a 27.3 percent increase over the previous week.

11 people die in Nevada from kidney disease in week ending December 4

By Silver State Times | Jan 9, 2022

There were 11 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending December 4, an increase over the previous week.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nevada average $305,982 for Q3

By Silver State Times | Jan 9, 2022

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nevada for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020 averaged $305,982, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Nevada increases from 2018 to 2019

By Silver State Times | Jan 9, 2022

The average VA purchase loan amount for Nevada in the fiscal year 2019 was $314,885, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

1,633 residents die of CLRD in Nevada in 2017

By Silver State Times | Jan 9, 2022

There were 1,633 Nevada residents who died of chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD) in 2017, an 8.2 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

Carson City sees 2.3% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Silver State Times | Jan 9, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in September in the Carson City metropolitan statistical area was 30,700, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS: Pick up the January issue of Nevada Business Magazine on stands and online now!

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2022

The City of North Las Vegas is featured in the Special Issue on pages 29-40 and showcases North Las Vegas' transformation between 2013 through 2022 and looking forward.

Average VA home loans amounts in Nevada increase from 2018 to 2019

By Silver State Times | Jan 9, 2022

The average VA loan amount for Nevada in the fiscal year 2019 was $309,608, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

CITY OF RENO: Online portal to pay sewer bills

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2022

Once complete, citizens will have access to a more user-friendly site with updated features!

CITY OF SPARKS: Sparks Marina

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2022

In his January update, Councilman Paul Anderson talks about an important pump project going on at the Sparks Marina and gives updates on other projects at the Marina as well.

CITY OF WEST WENDOVER: City Employees Receive Service Awards

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2022

They included: Public Works Office Manager Alison Cook (15 years), Public Works Tech 1 Jesus Salazar (15 years), Waster Water Operator 1 Gustavo Chavez (10 years) and Waste Water Operator 1 Esau Valadez (5 years).