Lucia Starbuck
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KUNR Public Radio
Five anti-establishment Democratic candidates for Northern Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District have come up with a plan to advance one of them to the November ballot. Before the primary, four of them will drop out and support the remaining person.
Martha Cooper
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The Nature Conservancy
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Kootenai County, Idaho paused data center development to pass regulations to protect water resources and require a public process. -
Stretches of calm weather in the mountains might seem harmless, but they can quietly increase avalanche danger over time. And traveling in groups doesn’t always make skiers and snowshoers safer. That’s one of the key takeaways from experts in the Sierra Nevada, where one of the deadliest avalanches in U.S. history recently struck near Lake Tahoe. -
This month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada features Democrats Zach Conine and Nicole Cannizzaro running for attorney general during the June Primary. -
The First Amendment protects critical public comment. But for the last year, multiple Washoe County residents say Trustee Gianna Jacks has been badgering them for their views. -
Northern Nevada’s congressional district is completely up for grabs this election. Ahead of the June primary, we sat down with the Democrats, Republicans and the lone Independent running for the seat. Hear from KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck speaking with Republican James Settelmeyer.
Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck features the voices driving the 2026 election. Tune in on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., as well as the following Sunday at 4 p.m.
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de las noticias de la semana. -
Las acusaciones de conducta sexual inapropiada y abuso sexual por parte del fallecido líder agrícola César Chávez han provocado la cancelación de los actos organizados
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de las noticias de la semana. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de las noticias de la semana. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de las noticias de la semana.
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Northern Nevada’s congressional district is completely up for grabs this election. Ahead of the June primary, we sat down with the Democrats, Republicans, and the lone Independent running for the seat. Hear from KUNR’s Emilio Milo speaking with Republican Jerry Olsen -
Northern Nevada’s congressional district is completely up for grabs this election. Ahead of the June primary, we sat down with the Democrats, Republicans and the lone Independent running for the seat. Hear from KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck speaking with Democrat Greg Kidd. -
Northern Nevada’s congressional district is completely up for grabs this election. Ahead of the June primary, we sat down with the Democrats, Republicans and the lone Independent running for the seat. Hear from KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck speaking with Republican Jesse Watts.
Lake Tahoe
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Tahoe Housing Hub recently launched a storytelling campaign called “Voices for Housing” with the goal of bringing visibility to stories often absent from public discussions. -
A nonprofit in the Tahoe Truckee region is turning science lessons into hip-hop performances, all in an effort to bring more arts education into local classrooms. -
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of Nevada, or NRCS, conducted a snow survey on Mar. 2 to assess the status of the region’s snowpack.
Does Home Mean Nevada? explores the challenges of homeownership in the Silver State. This series, produced by KUNR Public Radio and Nevada Public Radio, dives into several reasons why owning a home is increasingly out of reach for many Nevadans.
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Este resumen de las noticias de la semana se emite en la radio todos los viernes a las 6:45 a.m. y a las 5:44 p.m. y domingos a las 3:01 p.m. en 88.7 FM en el área de Reno. Haga clic aquí para aprender más y escuchar el episodio más reciente.
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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Monthly, live jazz concerts at Reno Little Theater. Presented by KNCJ 89.5, KUNR and For the Love of Jazz.
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There are 27 candidates running for Northern Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District.