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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.Bởi Kaleb Roedel
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Spill rates from oil and gas drilling are dropping in Mountain West’s top fossil fuel states
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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.Bởi Kaleb Roedel
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Chickadee Art Collective cultivates creativity and community in Lake Tahoe
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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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Nevada adopts new guidelines to speed election night results
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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.Bởi Maria Palma
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Some Washoe County races could be decided before November
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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.Bởi Bert Johnson
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Kin caregivers can now become licensed foster care providers in Nevada
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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.Bởi Lucia Starbuck
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Christian nationalism comes to Nevada Day of Prayer
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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.Bởi Bert Johnson
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Bringing the Swiss Alps to the Sierra Nevada: The Sierra Alphorn Players
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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.Bởi 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.Bởi Maria Palma
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Reservoirs have become man-made fish habitats and could be key to conservation efforts
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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.Bởi Kaleb Roedel
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Audio diary of a guided cold plunge into Donner Lake during a blizzard
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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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Mountain West to receive millions from Interior Department to reopen native fish habitats
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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.Bởi Kaleb Roedel
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MMIP awareness walk at Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe reservation remembers Indigenous loved ones
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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.Bởi Lucia Starbuck
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Washoe County takes lead on regional behavioral health with new hire
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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.Bởi Bert Johnson
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‘Democracy at a Crossroads,’ but what does this mean for Nevada?
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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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USPS to move mail operations from Reno to Sacramento
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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.Bởi Maria Palma
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Nevada will pay $5000 for you to hike the Pacific Crest National Trail in a new way
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Visit Carson City will pay two lucky hikers to hike the PCT on the new Capital to Tahoe Trail.Bởi 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.Bởi Kaleb Roedel
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