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Power to the public: Click here to start a $20 monthly donation today ➡️
Plus, we’re excited to offer our monthly donors a chance to win a perk: One lucky KUNR monthly donor will win a guided bike tour for two in Portugal’s Alentejo Region with ExperiencePlus! 🚲 🚲
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KUNR 2026 Election Coverage
State and local election officials urge Nevadans to vote, call Trump Administration attempts to interfere a ‘distraction’
Recent polling shows a majority of voters are worried about election interference. But public officials say the process will be open and fair.
David Flippo’s campaign finances are filled with red flags
Republican Nevada Congressional District 2 candidate David Flippo’s still hasn’t filed a single financial disclosure. When Mother Jones reporter Noah Lanard started digging, he found Flippo’s personal finances and campaign contributions extremely murky.
Watch: KUNR gubernatorial candidate forum
KUNR political reporter Lucia Starbuck moderated the gubernatorial candidate forum with Democratic challenger Aaron Ford.
Recent News
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Climate and human impacts could have a role to play in Reno’s influx of bear sightings this year. -
These home visiting programs just saw an influx of federal money that could mean expanding to more families. -
Reno City Council approved a new contract with police technology company Axon, which includes controversial surveillance tools. -
They bought a triplex to have a community without having to share a kitchen: “We are punks, but we're also adults, and we need to have some personal space.” -
Rescues reported on Navajo Nation and New Mexico as officials brace for more flooding
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Mountain West News
Monthly, live jazz concerts at Reno Little Theater. Presented by KNCJ 89.5, KUNR and For the Love of Jazz.
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Arts on the Airwaves
Tune in with host Chris Morrison on Mondays for a glimpse into Northern Nevada's vibrant artistic community, highlighting upcoming events.
Al Aire con KUNR
Escucha Al Aire los viernes y domingos con la reportera María Palma, quien comparte un resumen de las noticias de la semana.
Purple Politics Nevada
Join host Lucia Starbuck monthly, featuring voices driving the 2026 election. Stream the latest episodes now.
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En Español
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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. -
Para Rose Barber, lograr que los jóvenes se involucren en la política comienza por hacerles sentir que tienen un espacio en ella. -
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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