Deb Haaland

A photo from 1901 of a group of seven Native American male students sitting in chairs, facing the camera. None of them are smiling. A white female teacher is standing behind them.

Nearly 1,000 Native American children died at U.S. boarding schools, federal report finds

Kaleb Roedel

A new federal investigation has found nearly 1,000 Native American children died while attending boarding schools created to strip them of their culture. The report, commissioned by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, calls on the government to apologize.

A landscape view of a Native American site in the high desert mesas of northwest New Mexico.

Energy and Environment

Interior bans drilling around New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon to protect sacred, historic sites

Kaleb Roedel

The Biden administration has ordered a 20-year ban on new oil and gas development around Chaco Canyon in northwest New Mexico, a landscape considered sacred to many tribes.

The image is a panoramic shot of mountain peaks in Yellowstone National Park. In the center of the image is the newly named First Peoples Mountain.

Energy and Environment

Interior forms advisory group to remove nation’s derogatory place names

Kaleb Roedel

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland recently announced an advisory committee to do away with place names considered derogatory and offensive toward Indigenous people.

A desert with several rows of solar panels stretching from the foreground to the background.

Energy and Environment

Haaland announces moves to boost clean energy production on public lands in the Southwest

Yvette Fernandez, KNPR

In Las Vegas, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Tuesday announced new efforts to facilitate more renewable energy development, including cutting by 50% rent and fees charged for wind and solar projects on public lands.

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KUNR Today: California hits 70,000 COVID-19 deaths, Tahoe getting federal funds to fight wildfires

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.Justice Department awards $1.2 million for Nevada police trainingBy Noah…

Indigenous children and white residential school staff standing in front of the Ouray School on Ute Indian Reservation.

A Day To Honor The Indigenous Children Who Died At Boarding Schools

Maggie Mullen

Thursday marks Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day meant to acknowledge the enduring impacts that residential schools had on Indigenous people.

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KUNR Today: Nevada Welcoming 150 Afghan Refugees, Scientists Studying Effects Of Smoke On Lake Tahoe

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.Nevada Soon To Be Home To 150 Afghan RefugeesBy KUNR Staff150 Afghan refugees…

Secretary Haaland is standing behind a podium in front of Lake Tahoe. It’s a hazy day, but the sky is blue. A placard that reads “Lake Tahoe Summit 2021” is posted to the podium. Several individuals are sitting in chairs around her.

Local Stories

KUNR Today: Wildfires Are Top Of Mind At Tahoe Summit, WCSO Warns Burners Of Harsh Desert Conditions

Paul Boger

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.KUNR is providing updates on the Dixie Fire as they relate to Susanville and…

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is sitting at a desk with her name plaque and a microphone in front of her.

KUNR Today: COVID-19 Exposure In Washoe County School, Haaland Named Keynote Speaker At Tahoe Summit

Maggie Mullen

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021.Nevada’s Latest COVID-19 Surge Mirrors Rise To November PeakBy The Associated…

KUNR Today: Masks Are Again Required Indoors, Federal Judge Upholds Ban On 'Ghost Guns'

Paul Boger

Here are your local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, July 28, 2021.Indoor Mask Mandates Return Under CDC’s Latest RecommendationsBy Paul…