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A man is standing in a warehouse and trimming excess material from a row of several insulation panels. The panels are placed side by side and made of sheep wool. A forklift can be seen in the background moving packs of panels.

From wool to hemp, sustainable building materials are a growing business in the Mountain West

Kaleb Roedel

Americans are increasing their focus on health and the environment, and there’s a growing market for sustainable home-building materials – like insulation.

A catio is attached to the side of a residential home, allowing cats to exit the home through a window into a gated tunnel and two-level space with grass on the bottom.

Business and Economy

Catios Reno: Building custom-made enclosures for cats

Maria Palma

Cats are independent and love to roam, but letting them outside on their own can be dangerous. Catios Reno has created a way to let cats be outdoors and safe.

A tortoiseshell tabby cat sits on the right side of the frame in front of a grey couch.

Local Stories

Keeping things cozy at the Radical Cat in Midtown Reno

Bert Johnson

A new bookstore and cat adoption lounge in Midtown Reno offers an inclusive space during uncertain times.

A father and his son are kneeling on the floor as they look through a basket of toys that the son picked out. They are inside a toy store.

Business and Economy

U.S. teens, adults spend billions on toys, stuffed animals for themselves

Kaleb Roedel

When the pandemic started, many items flew off the shelves – including toys. Now, years later, toy stores are still seeing their sales grow and consumer bases expand.

Una gráfica que dice “Negocios de Nevada y la pandemia” con las fotos y títulos de los invitados a la charla virtual.

En Español

Evento de KUNR en español: El estado de los pequeños negocios en Nevada

Natalie Van Hoozer

Read in English. Con los dueños de pequeños negocios trabajando para mantener sus tiendas abiertas durante la pandemia en 2021, KUNR organizó una…

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…

Business and Economy

Gardnerville Dental Practice Explains Success During COVID-19

Jayden Perez

Back in April, KUNR talked with multiple small businesses in Gardnerville about the early impacts of COVID-19 on their operations.At that time, Lindsey…

Quote from Alycia Tanner: I don't think it's going to look very pretty, we are going to have a lot more businesses closing doors. We're going to have empty buildings. The cute and adorable little retail shops are all going to disappear.

Business and Economy

Gardnerville Small Business Owner Highlights Economic Struggles During COVID-19

Jayden Perez

Back in April, KUNR talked with Alycia Tanner, the owner of This and That Marketplace in Gardnerville, about the impact of COVID-19 on her business. This…

Small business owners can now get free legal aid through an Idaho and a national program.

Law Firms Step Up To Help Small Businesses Navigate COVID-19 Crisis

Amanda Peacher

The coronavirus pandemic has forced small businesses to deal with a lot of challenges they don’t normally confront. “We have dealt with everything from...

A son and his parents wearing face masks while embracing

Business and Economy

A Family Affair: Running A Restaurant Amid COVID-19

Benjamin Payne

It’s hard enough to keep a fledgling new restaurant up and running in normal times. Imagine running one during a pandemic. That’s the reality for one Reno…