A Native American law group has launched a free online resource to help tribal nations obtain legal information about their water rights. This comes at a time when tribes face increasing water challenges.
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The Nevada Division of State Parks is inviting the public to provide feedback on the draft Sand Harbor State Park master plan, which proposes several key improvements to the popular park.
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Senator Catherine Cortez Masto toured a Reno health facility on Wednesday. She discussed how health centers will be impacted by the Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts and threats to Medicaid.
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The report finds that about one-third of species, including many in the Mountain West, are at high or moderate concern from a conservation perspective.
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Wildland firefighter advocates are celebrating the permanent pay raises included in a larger funding bill passed by Congress late last week.
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Dozens of people rallied on Tuesday morning in front of the legislative building in Carson City to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander lobbying days.
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Wyoming and 23 other states already have offices that boost the outdoor economy. Could Idaho join the bandwagon?
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Cyrus Western will implement the Trump administration’s environmental and energy agenda, overseeing extractive industries in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, the Dakotas and 28 tribal nations.
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En este episodio, informamos acerca de solicitudes para actualizar firmas de los votantes de Nevada, una feria familiar de la salud y más.
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En este episodio, informamos acerca del arresto de dos estudiantes de WCSD, aumento de la tarifa básica de NV Energy y más.
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En este episodio, informamos acerca del incendio Davis, la visita de Tim Walz a Reno y la Semana Latina de la Conservación.
Nevada State Government
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Watch Sen. Titus and Asm. Roth discuss 2025 legislative issues at KUNR’s Purple Politics Nevada LiveAs the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session enters its second month, KUNR hosted a live, in-person event on March 4 featuring Republican Minority Leader Sen. Robin Titus and Democratic Assemblymember Erica Roth to discuss the important issues facing lawmakers. Watch a recording of the event.
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A bill in the Nevada Legislature would limit the speed of watercraft on Lake Tahoe near the shoreline.
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Tribal judges in Nevada face threats and harassment but lack the same legal protections as state and local judges—primarily those living off-reservation who rely on local law enforcement. Assembly Bill 150 (AB150) seeks to close this legal gap by criminalizing threats and intimidation against tribal judges, increasing penalties for assault and battery, and providing confidentiality protections to safeguard their personal information.
Lake Tahoe
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What’s next for vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe? City places 45-day hold after Measure T rulingThe City of South Lake Tahoe is considering what’s next for vacation home rentals in residential areas. That’s after a court struck down Measure T, which had banned them.
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South Lake Tahoe is getting its first-ever Target store.
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This Fourth of July, Tahoe City might bring back fireworks after three years of using drones for the show.
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