Transparency Log
What we're investigating. Updated weekly.
Transparency is a core value at The Elko Brief. This log shows what we’re actively investigating, even before stories are published. If you have information on any of these items, submit a tip.
Active Investigations
| Story | Status | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| City Council Budget Analysis | In Final Edit | Feb 1 |
| NGM Water Rights Impact | Deep Research Phase | Feb 1 |
| Ruby Mountains Snowpack | Monitoring Basin Data | Feb 1 |
| Site Streamline & SEO | Ongoing Strategy Execution | Feb 1 |
Monitoring
These items are on our radar. We’re collecting information but haven’t begun active reporting.
- Patriot Critical Minerals — Watching SEC filings for 2026
- School District Athletics Policy — Tracking community feedback
- Housing Development Delays — Verifying permits (Updated Jan 16)
- Spring Creek Trail Maintenance — Investigating funding allocation
Recently Published
Items that were on this log and are now live stories:
- ✅ Anthem Broadband Half-Court Challenge — Published Jan 29
- ✅ Gold Futures Hits $5,000 — Published Jan 28 (Lithium Update)
- ✅ The Rural Gap: Narcan in Elko — Published Jan 24
- ✅ Ruby Mountains Snow Drought — Published Jan 16
- ✅ Gold Runner Falcon Project — Published Jan 16
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Last updated: Sunday, February 1, 2026