The wheels on the bus go round and round as a group of seniors made their way to Carson City on Thursday to lobby state legislators. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck hitched a ride.
Recent News
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China recently banned exports of certain rare earth minerals to the U.S. as part of an ongoing tech war between the two superpowers. With the largest supplier of those minerals out, some experts weigh in on what this means for the growing industry in the Rocky Mountains.
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The Karuk of Northern California are one of many Native peoples with a long tradition of burning their ancestral lands. These practices are key inspiration for an annual prescribed fire training that’s been going on for more than a decade.
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Digitizing the bee collections at museums could answer important questions like whether certain species are still buzzing in the same places they once were, or if their bodies have changed over time in response to stressors like climate change.
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Despite Tahoe’s reputation for affluence, many residents struggle with food insecurity. A local non-profit has been making a significant impact through food distribution.
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“What played out in L.A. could easily occur in other communities, other cities across the West and even outside the West,” said Kimiko Barrett, the senior wildfire researcher at Montana-based Headwaters Economics.
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Among the flurry of executive orders from President Donald Trump this week was one targeting a massive wind energy project in Idaho. Some officials and activists are applauding the move.
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New ordinance expands previous policies, one-ups Sparks and Washoe County camping bans.
En Español
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¿Qué pueden hacer los legisladores estatales para proteger a los inmigrantes que viven en Nevada? El fiscal general del estado y el próximo líder del Caucus Legislativo Latino de Nevada han dado su opinión.
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El Tribunal de Apelaciones del Noveno Circuito ha dictaminado que el gobierno federal puede llevar a cabo deportaciones, incluso en casos donde los gobiernos locales intenten bloquear dichas operaciones.
Nevada State Government
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Lawmakers recently heard AB460, a bill aimed at preventing children from being left in legal uncertainty if their parents are unexpectedly detained by immigration and have not established any guardianship safeguards.
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Young people are taking their learning outdoors due to grant funding approved by the Nevada legislature. It’s been transformative for some high school students.
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Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is proposing $200 million for attainable housing, including mortgage or rental assistance and eviction help, during the 2025 legislative session.
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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Join us on Fridays at 6:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. and Sundays at 3:01 p.m. for a recap of the week's most important news stories in Spanish. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
Join us on Fridays at 6:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. and Sundays at 3:01 p.m. for a recap of the week's most important news stories in Spanish. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
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