Lucia Starbuck
Political ReporterLucia Starbuck is an award-winning political journalist and the host of KUNR’s monthly show Purple Politics Nevada. She is passionate about reporting during election season, attending community events, and talking to people about the issues that matter most to them.
In 2024, Lucia was awarded the National Press Foundation’s Women in Politics Journalism Fellowship, and in 2023, she produced a four-part series on rural maternal health care with support from the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s National Fellowship.
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.
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Nevada Democratic Treasurer Zach Conine sent a $2.1 billion bill to the federal government to recoup money from President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs. -
February’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada focuses on the rising costs of health care and the possibility of a universal health plan. -
Northern Nevada’s lone Republican representative, Mark Amodei, is retiring. KUNR's Lucia Starbuck spoke with him about his 15 years in Congress. In their wide-ranging conversation, they discussed immigration, health care, his view of the role, and his final plans. -
Nevada is receiving a historic level of funding for rural health under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. However, experts warn it won't be enough to offset looming Medicaid changes. -
Dying is something every single person will experience, but in the United States, it’s incredibly challenging to talk about. These death doulas in Northern Nevada are trying to change that. -
Gov. Joe Lombardo approved more than $64 million for attainable housing on Thursday, some of which is dedicated to rural Nevada. -
Una comisionada del condado de Washoe busca aclarar el papel que tendrá, y el que no tendrá, la policía local en la aplicación de las leyes migratorias. -
One Washoe County Commissioner is trying to set the record straight about how local law enforcement will – and will not – enforce immigration.
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The new tuition hike for in-state students ranges from more than $1,200 per year at the University of Nevada, Reno to $400 at Truckee Meadows Community College, following an 8-5 vote by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents. -
Greg Kidd is running for Northern Nevada’s congressional seat again, but this time, as a Democrat, not an Independent candidate. Kidd, who is also a former Republican, said the Dems are the only functioning party right now.
