Lucia Starbuck
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KUNR Public Radio
Season 4 of Purple Politics Nevada, hosted by KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck, examined the governor's race during the 2026 midterms, nonpartisans, and the economy.
Patrick Donnelly
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Center for Biological Diversity
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.
Recent News
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A growing body of research suggests transfusing it early while on-scene may increase a trauma patient’s chance of survival before reaching a hospital. -
The price of gasoline varies across the Mountain West—some states paying more than the national average -
Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, who is running for re-election, has proposed a ballot petition to ban transgender athletes from participating in sports with the gender they identify as. -
The US Postal Service (USPS) has advised against relying on postmarks to identify when mail is first picked up, forcing Nevada’s top election official to explore alternatives to accurately determine when a ballot is mailed. -
Across the Mountain West, where drought and shrinking reservoirs are putting pressure on already limited water supplies, decisions about who uses how much water often hinge on imperfect data. A nonprofit collaboration called OpenET hopes to change that.
En Español
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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 el norte de Nevada, personas con vínculos con Venezuela siguen de cerca las noticias sobre la captura del expresidente Nicolás Maduro, reaccionando con una mezcla de alivio, esperanza y profunda incertidumbre sobre lo que vendrá.
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A medida que aumentan la violencia y las amenazas contra los legisladores en Estados Unidos, una nueva ley aprobada durante la sesión legislativa especial de Nevada añade medidas de protección para los cargos electos. -
Los legisladores de Nevada aprobaron una ley para crear un mecanismo de financiamiento que autorice al estado a brindar asistencia económica a los residentes si los pagos de beneficios se suspenden debido a un cierre del gobierno federal, como ocurrió con el programa SNAP. -
Una coalición en Nevada está instando a los legisladores estatales a proteger a los inmigrantes durante la sesión legislativa especial, pero el liderazgo demócrata de la Asamblea no responde preguntas sobre el tema.
Nevada State Government
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Several states in the Mountain West received a passing score on the GIFFORDS Law Center’s Annual Gun Law Scorecard. But others flat-out failed. -
A Las Vegas construction union leader made a misogynistic remark about an elected official while co-hosting a recent podcast interview with gubernatorial hopeful, Democratic Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford. -
A Latino-led nonprofit just helped pay the medical bills of nearly 130,000 Nevadans.
Lake Tahoe
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After a difficult end to 2025 marked by leadership changes and public controversy, the South Lake Tahoe City Council has chosen its mayor for the new year. -
As crowds head to the Lake Tahoe region for a busy three-day weekend, avalanche experts are reminding backcountry users that improved conditions don’t eliminate the risk. -
Housing affordability continues to strain workers and families in the North Lake Tahoe–Truckee region, where rising costs are pushing longtime residents out of the area.
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.
Mountain West News
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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