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KUNR Today: Washoe Co. Reports Increase In COVID-19 Cases, Low Water Closing Tahoe Boat Ramp

Lucia Starbuck

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, July 15, 2021.COVID-19 Rising In Washoe County, Including Third Death From Delta VariantBy…

A conceptual illustration of Nandar Yukyi at work. She is wearing a white coat while writing in a journal. In the background are two faded illustrations, which act as flashbacks, of a car driving and many people sitting while holding small American flags.

Local Stories

Burmese Anthropologist Prevails Through Asian Hate And Military Coup In Native Myanmar

This story is part of a series by NPR’s Next Generation Radio program, which explored the theme: What Does It Mean To Be An American?Nandar Yukyi has…

A photo outdoors of three protesters holding signs. Two signs that are legible say, “Racism is a virus,” and “When I have a bad day, I go to bed early.” The composition is framed by two out-of-focus figures on each side of the image.

KUNR Youth Media

Youth Commentary: Reflecting On A Year Of Increased Violence Toward Asian Americans

Nick Stewart

The pandemic exacerbated violence and discrimination against people of Asian descent. The group Stop AAPI Hate reported there were more than 6,600 hate…

A teenage girl with her parents in their backyard on the Fourth of July. They are dressed in patriotic colors and holding American flags.

KUNR Youth Media

Audio Diary: Washoe County High School Student Speaks About Asian Discrimination

Washoe County high school senior Janelle Olisea is graduating next month and will be heading off to her dream college; however, she’s feeling a bit less…

A group of 11 people, all wearing masks, pose together for a group photo.

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Las Vegas Asian Chamber Of Commerce President Speaks Out About Increase In Anti-Asian Sentiments

Lucia Starbuck

About 3,800 hate incidents against people of Asian descent have been reported nationwide over the past year.In Southern Nevada, Asian Americans are the…

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KUNR Today: Washoe County Looking For Vaccinators, CVS Stores Open Vaccine Appointments

Noah Glick

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Apr. 1, 2021.Washoe County COVID-19 Response Team Looking For COVID-19 VaccinatorsBy…