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Bill Brewer stands on the right side of the image wearing a plaid shirt. He’s looking up at an apartment building that’s being remodeled.

Housing

As Western states add population, rental assistance falls short

Bert Johnson

Housing costs are rising fast in our region as economic development attracts new residents and supply chain problems cause building delays. But a federal program that helps low-income renters is falling short.

Hay stacks rolled and left throughout an open field. There is a tractor in the background, as well as several hills covered by foliage and trees.

News

KUNR Today: Drought Threatening Livelihood Of Ranchers, Adam Laxalt Planning U.S. Senate Run

Nate Hegyi

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Aug. 16, 2021.Severe Drought Threatening Livelihood Of Region’s Ranchers And FarmersBy Nate…

A map of the U.S. with the percent change in county populations between 2010 to 2020. The map is color coded and most counties in Nevada experienced slight to major changes in population. Clark and Washoe Counties saw the highest changes in percent.

News

KUNR Today: Nevada Ranked Fifth Fastest-Growing State, Carson City Schools Update COVID-19 Protocols

Paul Boger

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Las Vegas School Mask MandateBy The Associated…

Business and Economy

Study: Recreation Economy Boosting Growth

Noah Glick

A recent study reports people are more likely to move to recreation-based economies, which can have big implications throughout the Mountain West.The…

Business and Economy

Job Growth Study Underscores Need For More Schools, Services

Julia Ritchey

A study out this week projects significant job and population growth for the five-county region of Northern Nevada. As Reno Public Radio's Julia Ritchey…