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As the California Institute of Technology prepares to construct the world’s most sensitive radio telescope in Northern Spring Valley, the $230 million scientific project has the potential to create local career opportunities and new educational partnerships to White Pine County. Funded by Schmidt Sciences, the Deep Synoptic Array (DSA) completed its final design review … [Read more...] about Caltech radio telescope project brings potential local job opportunities, school partnerships
White Pine County School District advances $100M campus and ‘Portrait of a Leader’ under new superintendent
New White Pine County School District superintendent Angela (Angie) Angelopoulos spent the first week of the 2026-27 school year traveling the district to visit each school. "As I visited our schools, one thing stood out: the pride our students and staff have in their schools," Angelopoulos said. "Each school has its own traditions, personality and spirit, but … [Read more...] about White Pine County School District advances $100M campus and ‘Portrait of a Leader’ under new superintendent
William Bee Ririe Hospital CEO addresses federal grants, long-term care needs and regional health care challenges
William Bee Ririe Hospital remains on stable financial footing as it prepares to leverage new federal funding for major facility upgrades, according to chief executive officer Matt Walker. In an in-depth interview discussing the state of rural health care, Walker addressed incoming infrastructure grants, potential plans to fill local long-term care gaps, physician recruitment … [Read more...] about William Bee Ririe Hospital CEO addresses federal grants, long-term care needs and regional health care challenges
Ely marks major rejuvenation milestones, eyes sustainable growth
As Ely honors America’s 250th birthday with a four-day, all-hands-on-deck celebration, the community is also marking major milestones in its rejuvenation. The last construction cones were removed from Aultman Street as finishing touches are completed on the major downtown revitalization project. The effort reconfigured lanes to incorporate dedicated bicycle paths, … [Read more...] about Ely marks major rejuvenation milestones, eyes sustainable growth
Local care center closure upends lives and livelihoods
While visiting his mother at the White Pine Care Center (WPCC), Kerry Sliker of Ely observed a woman with white hair sitting in her room, staring through a window. A nurse informed Sliker that the woman was watching to catch the first glimpse of her husband walking toward the entrance. No longer able to drive, the husband would walk the two blocks from their home to the care … [Read more...] about Local care center closure upends lives and livelihoods