Lucia Starbuck
Democracy ReporterLucia Starbuck is an award-winning journalist covering politics, focusing on democracy and solutions for KUNR Public Radio. Her goal is to provide helpful and informative coverage for everyday Nevadans. Lucia is passionate about reporting during election season, attending community events, and talking to people about the issues that matter most to them.
Lucia is the former Report for America corps member for KUNR, covering the COVID-19 pandemic, and the former KUNR Youth Media coordinator. She has received multiple regional and national Edward R. Murrow awards for her storytelling and mentorship. Lucia graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in cinema and media studies.
Lucia was born and raised in Reno. During her free time, she enjoys watching movies, going on nature walks, and learning how to cook.
You can reach Lucia via email at LS@KUNR.org or on Twitter @luciastarbuck.
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The historic amount of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the country is negatively impacting mental health. One group is turning to the outdoors to help alleviate these stressors. -
If you were in North Reno on Thursday morning, you might’ve seen dozens of hot air balloons rise in the sky. It was a preview to The Great Reno Balloon Race that runs through Sept. 8-10 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. And if you spotted the wildfire prevention mascot Smokey Bear, KUNR's Lucia Starbuck was aboard.
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Roller derby has been around for decades. During the pandemic, it took a hit. One Carson City team is making sure the sport keeps rolling on.
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Lawmakers, conservationists, and Lake Tahoe residents from both Nevada and California gathered at Kings Beach for the 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit.
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After two decades in politics, Republican State Sen. Heidi Seevers Gansert said she’s stepping away from politics to spend more time with her family. She’s the mother of four, with her first grandbaby due in two weeks. She said she doesn’t foresee running for office in the future.
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Democratic U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto has introduced legislation to increase the punishment for fraud targeting veterans.
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UPDATE: The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday it had released Peter Cytanovic, who was facing extradition. But according to local officials, the warrant for his arrest has been withdrawn. Authorities in Virginia have not yet explained why.
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Democratic U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen listened to concerns from women veterans in Northern Nevada on July 7.
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The U.S. Senate and House are on a short summer recess. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck sat down with Republican Congressman Mark Amodei while he was in Nevada to talk about the debt ceiling, lands bill, and the 2024 election.
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Purple Politics Nevada is KUNR’s weekly show about the 2023 Nevada Legislative Session. In this week’s episode, KUNR news editor Vicki Adame is in the host seat to interview democracy reporter Lucia Starbuck about her experience covering the 2023 legislative session.
