An eagle that was released into the wild from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Eagle Aviary died from lead poisoning in Colorado. Lead ammunition is one of several man-made threats facing eagles.
KUNR 2026 Election Coverage
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Recent News
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As wildfires threaten more communities across the West, new research suggests some basic changes to how homes are built could make them safer without significantly increasing the price tag.
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One ski area was already factoring in higher fuel costs because it started transitioning its fleet of groomers and vehicles to a lower-emission source.
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An electric hydrofoil ferry could one day offer a new way to travel between Lake Tahoe’s north and south shores.Fly Tahoe, the company proposing the service, envisions a fleet of electric ferries that could carry tourists and commuters across the lake. The proposal remains in the early stages, with testing, permitting and transportation connections still to be determined.
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The University of Wyoming grew hefty, 9-inch-long carrots when it added coal char to the soil. Researchers say this could be another market for the declining coal industry.
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Una encuesta reciente muestra que la mayoría de los votantes está preocupada por la interferencia electoral. Sin embargo, las autoridades aseguran que el proceso será transparente y justo.
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Para Rose Barber, lograr que los jóvenes se involucren en la política comienza por hacerles sentir que tienen un espacio en ella.
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La pregunta 1 de la boleta electoral del condado de Washoe plantea a los votantes si los propietarios de vehículos eléctricos e híbridos deberían pagar una tarifa anual para ayudar a compensar la pérdida de ingresos provenientes del impuesto a la gasolina. Si se aprueba, la propuesta, que no es vinculante, se presentará como proyecto de ley durante la sesión legislativa estatal de 2027.
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