community engagement

Five KUNR reporters are sitting in a row at an organized panel event at a brewery. One staff member is speaking into a microphone while others look toward her or the crowd, which is out of frame.

KUNR reporters share their legislative coverage in first ‘Pints and Purple Politics’ event

Lucia Starbuck

KUNR held its first “Pints and Purple Politics” event on Wednesday. The panel discussion was moderated by Purple Politics Nevada host Lucia Starbuck and included reporters Bert Johnson, Jose Davila IV, María Palma and Natalie Van Hoozer. In this event recap, each reporter shares how local politics affect their respective reporting beats.

A certificate that reads “Hearken Champion of Curiosity. Public-Powered Elections Award. KUNR’s 2022 Elections Coverage.”

KUNR Station

KUNR awarded Hearken’s 2022 Champions of Curiosity Impact Award

KUNR Staff

KUNR was awarded Hearken’s 2022 Champions of Curiosity Award in the “Impact” category for its public-powered elections coverage.

Natalie Van Hoozer and Maria Palma are standing in front of a table with a KUNR branded tablecloth. They are smiling and looking toward the camera. There are several promotional items on the table, including mugs, brochures, stickers and signs.

KUNR Station

KUNR Public Radio selected to be part of America Amplified initiative

KUNR Public Radio, in partnership with Noticiero Móvil, will deepen engagement with communities across Northern Nevada and Eastern California this year by…

Un volante digital. La distribución de las vacunas contra la COVID-19 en el norte de Nevada. Una charla virtual por Facebook el miércoles, 24 de marzo a las 5 p.m. hora del Pacífico.

En Español

Evento de KUNR: La distribución de las vacunas contra la COVID-19 en el norte de Nevada

Natalie Van Hoozer

Read in English. Recientemente, la emisora de radio pública KUNR, en asociación con Noticiero Móvil, organizó una charla virtual por Facebook para…

Digital event flyer. COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Northern Nevada. A Facebook Live question and answer session on Wednesday, March 24, at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

Public Health

KUNR Event Recap: Northern Nevada COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Natalie Van Hoozer

Lee en español. With Northern Nevada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout evolving every day, KUNR recently put on a Facebook Live event to address community…

En Español

Evento de KUNR en español: Información sobre las vacunas contra la COVID-19

Natalie Van Hoozer

Read in English.Con la evolución rápida de las vacunas contra la COVID-19, la emisora de radio pública KUNR, en asociación con Noticiero Móvil, organizó…

Digital event flyer. COVID-19 vaccines explained. A Facebook Live question and answer session in Spanish on Wednesday, February 10, at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

Public Health

KUNR Events In Spanish: COVID-19 Vaccines Explained

Natalie Van Hoozer

Lee en español. With information about COVID-19 vaccines evolving rapidly, KUNR recently put on a Facebook Live event in Spanish with a local…

A grahic featuring the headshots of the three guest speakers. The image is titled "Nevada Businesses and the Pandemic: Facebook Live Q&A in Spanish"

Business and Economy

KUNR Event In Spanish: The State Of Small Businesses During The Pandemic

Natalie Van Hoozer

Lee en español.With Nevada small businesses working to stay open in 2021 amid the pandemic, KUNR recently hosted a Facebook Live event in Spanish with…

What Should We Know About Law Enforcement In Your Community?

Mountain West News Bureau

The Mountain West News Bureau is reporting on policing in our region. Data show that, as a whole, our region has a high per capita rate of law...

Nate's trusty bike and trailer finally come to a rest in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Day 24: The End Of The Road

Nate Hegyi

Nate Hegyi, rural reporter for the Mountain West News Bureau , is embarking on a 900-mile cycling trip crisscrossing the continental divide in August...