Citizen of the world & professional lurker. Sometimes I write too. RGJ/USA Today Network. @tabiasobi on Threads. Formerly at Virginian Pilot, Engadget, Aboutcom

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#HawkFire is at 27% containment. Some residents allowed to return after some evac zones downgraded. US 395 also open on both sides north of Reno. Situation still dynamic and can change rgj.com/story/news/2026/08/2…
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“We will not be opening anything up. We have a lot of hot spots out there based upon what the weather is telling us right now.” Officials say #HawkFire evacuees still need to wait before they're able to return to homes. rgj.com/story/news/wildfires…
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Hawk Fire in Reno has entered its second day. We'll be providing updates through the day (evacuation areas, resources, road closures, acreage, etc.) as information comes in: rgj.com/story/news/2026/08/2…
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Press briefing at 11 a.m. so we'll hopefully get updated Hawk Fire information for folks
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Latest #HawkFire updates for Sunday morning: Last updated size: 10,522 acres; 42K residents in evac zones Air assets started attack at 8:30 a.m. Northbound US 395 closed from Parr Boulevard to Red Rock Road. Southbound traffic at Bordertown turned around before White Lake.
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Just wrapped up the first panel for #naree2025, which tackled video journalism from iPhones to drones. Thanks to @aldiazphoto and @rebecca_sanjuan for taking part in the panel!
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Buri-buri! Like its mischievous protagonist, “Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town” is a surprisingly complex game. Here's a #review of Crayon Shin-chan's latest adventure on Switch and PC: rgj.com/story/life/2024/10/2… #gaming
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For you Reno Trader Joe's fans out there (you know who you are). Just confirmed the official opening date of the new Trader Joe's store at the Summit Reno mall. (Hint: It's this week) rgj.com/story/news/money/bus…
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Did you know? From 2021 to 2023, the cost of property insurance increased by about a third — even more for states like Florida & Texas — says John Rogers of Corelogic at #NAREE24 presentation on impact of climate change on #realestate
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Nationwide: 35% Top 5 States for property insurance increase Florida: 68% New Mexico: 47% Idaho: 46% Colorado: 46% Texas: 46% #NAREE2024
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Kicking off #NAREE2024 #realestate journalism conference this year with a heavy-hitting panel on investigative reporting!
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