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A new study reveals that publicly traded companies in the West rarely disclose risks posed by wildfires in their federal filings.

Nevada Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo reiterated his pledge not to increase taxes after seeing the state’s tax revenue forecast on Monday.

A new report shows rainy day funds in most states are reaching new highs, but the strength of those funds varies widely in the Mountain West.

As part of KUNR’s local One Small Step conversation program, Reno/Sparks residents Adrian Paul, 57, and Faith Machuca, 24, explored their views on government spending and how frustration with unmet campaign promises can lead to apathy.

Brett McLane is a banker in Reno who describes himself as a fiscally conservative, independent voter. He participated in KUNR’s One Small Step program to connect with someone in the community who has different political views. He was matched with Susan Mazer, a musician and business owner who describes herself as liberal in all aspects. Their conversation touched on many topics, including their opinions on taxation.

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.Barton Health Reopens Some Services In South Lake TahoeBy Lucia StarbuckWith…

The Mountain West is home to some of the top performing metro economies in 2019, according to a recent report by Area Development magazine, a publication…

Immigrants make up more than ten percent of the population in our region. And according to a report, that can provide big economic benefits.The study…