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Wildfire weather, fueled by climate change, is increasing across the Mountain West, study finds
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A new report shows hot, dry and windy days have become more frequent across the Western U.S., raising the risk of extreme wildfires.Kaleb Roedel
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A new report shows the rate of spills from oil and gas drilling is dropping in the Mountain West region’s top fossil fuel-producing states.Kaleb Roedel
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In Kings Beach, one woman is making sure local artists have a place to showcase their art. And in the process, is helping build a community.
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Ahead of early voting for the June primary, the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office announced new guidance to release election results faster on election night.Maria Palma
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During Nevada’s June 11 primary election, voters will have to navigate a hodgepodge of rules about who can vote for which candidates.Bert Johnson
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The U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced on Friday that Nevada is now one of the first three states in the country to allow kin caregivers to become licensed foster care providers.Lucia Starbuck
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Nevada is inundated every two years by candidates and political operatives from around the country. This year, that list includes a prominent figure in the Christian nationalist movement.Bert Johnson
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The long horn is originally from the Swiss Alps, but its rich tune will be coming to the mountains around Lake Tahoe in the summer and fall.
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Mountain West cities are heavily polluted by smog, particles from wildfire smoke, report finds
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A new report from the American Lung Association shows cities across the Western U.S. have some of the most polluted air in the country. But that’s not the case everywhere in the Mountain West.Kaleb Roedel
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A change in a census question will allow Latinos to more accurately define their race and ethnicity
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The Biden administration is changing the way federal agencies collect data on race and ethnicity. The new policy combines the race and ethnicity questions into one.Maria Palma
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A new study looks into how many fish are in reservoirs across the U.S., and what role these ecosystems could play in conservation and food security.Kaleb Roedel
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In the midst of a Tahoe blizzard, student Autumn Novotny does a guided cold plunge into Donner Lake, with the help of a Reiki master.
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The Interior Department is spending another $70 million to reopen habitat for native fish in many parts of the U.S., including the Mountain West.Kaleb Roedel
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Dozens of people gathered at the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe reservation for the third annual missing and murdered Indigenous peoples awareness and solidarity walk on Friday.Lucia Starbuck
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Julia Ratti is Washoe County’s first Behavioral Health Administrator. In her new role, Ratti will focus on piloting a regional strategy for mental health care.Bert Johnson
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As the 2024 presidential election looms, voters and the public are voicing that they feel deep political polarization. Journalists with The Atlantic will discuss how to navigate this election, especially in a swing state, during an event at the University of Nevada, Reno on May 2. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke to staff writer Elaina Plott Calabro and…
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Despite strong opposition from Nevada officials, the U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it is going ahead with a plan to move Reno’s mail-processing operations to Sacramento, California.Maria Palma
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Visit Carson City will pay two lucky hikers to hike the PCT on the new Capital to Tahoe Trail.Kat Fulwider
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Native law group says graduates planning to wear tribal regalia should review school policies
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As high school and college students plan for their graduations, some Native students in the Mountain West and beyond could face resistance for wanting to wear tribal regalia with their caps and gowns.Kaleb Roedel
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