Tune in to this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada to hear KUNR and KNPR reporters speak about their stories for the housing series “Does Home Mean Nevada.”
On the Walker River Paiute Tribe reservation, tribal officials and community members plant their shovels to break ground on the highly anticipated water looping system. A project that will allow the tribe to build more housing and add more economic development to the 325,000-acre reservation.
When Nevada wrote its constitution in 1864, the state specifically relinquished any right to land that settlers hadn't already claimed. That probably sounded like a great idea at the time. The vast tracts of federally owned land provided room for livestock grazing, mineral exploration and extraction, as well as recreation.
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A regional crackdown on homelessness last year was supposed to push unhoused people into services. But jail data suggests more of them were already ending up behind bars. -
Many in Generation Z are having a difficult time finding affordable rent in Northern Nevada. This is becoming more common among the generation across the country to stay at home to save money instead. -
The Tahoe region, known for its pristine lake and year-round outdoor recreation, has long struggled with a familiar challenge: housing. For the thousands of people who keep Tahoe running, from teachers to restaurant staff to mental health advocates, finding a place to live that’s safe, affordable, and near their work is often out of reach. -
Homeowners in Nevada continually face challenges. The loss of insurance coverage due to wildfire risk is just adding to their list of worries.
