Jonathan Ng, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Jonathan Ng

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Boston, MA, United States

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Past articles by Jonathan:

Casinos’ ramped up hiring efforts appear to be paying off

Pent-up demand to visit Las Vegas has boosted optimism for a strong recovery and underscored the pressing need to following ensure thousands of jobs are filled in casinos. → Read More

Las Vegas gasoline prices soar as Memorial Day weekend arrives

“Nevada is the third most expensive behind California and Hawaii,” GasBuddy.com analyst Patrick De Haan said Friday. → Read More

Nevada’s unemployment agency wins national ‘outstanding performance award’

The state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation earned the award from the National Association of State Workforce Agencies. → Read More

Las Vegas travelers to pay hefty holiday price for rental cars

Tourists planning to spend Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas may be in for sticker shock when it comes to renting a car or some long waits for an Uber or Lyft. → Read More

Some Las Vegas shelters see uptick in pets being surrendered

At least two Las Vegas Valley animal shelters are seeing an increase in pets surrendered at their facilities, but it’s not necessarily because people are returning to their pre-pandemic lifestyles. → Read More

Employers add thousands of workers in Nevada last month

Nevada’s jobless rate fell 0.1 percentage point to 8 percent in April, as thousands of workers returned to the labor force. → Read More

Venetian to hold hiring fair next week for 300 jobs

The Strip casino-resort said that some applicants might receive a job offer on the spot at next week’s career fair. → Read More

Google launching geothermal project in Nevada

Google’s new initiative will add carbon-free energy to the electric grid that serves Google’s data centers and infrastructure throughout Nevada. → Read More

Amazon announces launch of wellness program for workers

Amazon said the initiative, dubbed WorkingWell, will provide employees with physical and mental activities, wellness exercises and healthy eating support. → Read More

Tax filing deadline is Monday. Here’s what you need to know.

Taxpayers have just a few days to meet this year’s tax deadline after the IRS delayed its normal April 15 deadline to May 17, allowing Americans more time to prepare their returns. → Read More

Tax day is here. Here’s what to do if you’re not ready.

Tax Day is here and local professionals are urging Nevadans to file their tax returns ASAP. → Read More

Spiking lumber prices add thousands of dollars to cost of new homes

A shortage has led to skyrocketing lumber prices, increasing costs for home builders and adding thousands to the price of new homes in Southern Nevada and elsewhere. → Read More

County processed 2K rental assistance applications in April

The county’s CARES Housing Assistance Program, or CHAP, has served as a lifeline for many Southern Nevada families to catch up with their back rent. → Read More

Mother’s Day spending to hit record high in Nevada

The Retail Association of Nevada estimates that Mother’s Day spending in the Silver State will reach an all-time high. → Read More

Jobless Nevadans now must complete work search requirements to get aid

The state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation on Thursday released new guidance and information on what claimants will need to do in order to receive jobless aid. → Read More

Caesars donates millions in parking fees to nonprofit groups

Caesars Entertainment Inc. said Monday that it has donated $3.1 million to nine Southern Nevada nonprofits and charitable organizations. → Read More

Gas shortage at some Las Vegas Valley stations appears to be easing

Over the last few days, a check on several Chevron gas stations that previously ran out of gas Monday showed that they were back up and running again. → Read More

Having difficulty finding gas in Las Vegas? You’re not alone

At least one gas company, Chevron, said it is facing shortages, for some or all fuel products, at several Las Vegas Valley locations. → Read More

State PUA unemployment system back up and running

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation said Thursday that its Pandemic Unemployment Assistance technical issue has been resolved. → Read More

Stimulus checks for veterans expected to go out next week

Veterans still waiting to get their $1,400 stimulus checks could start seeing them in their bank accounts by next Wednesday, the IRS said. → Read More