Truckee River

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe chairman holds his hand across his chest while speaking to a group of people. The tribe’s vice chairman stands next to him. In the background is Pyramid Lake and a mountain range.

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe attempts to recover native fish with $8 million dam revamp

Kaleb Roedel

Nationwide, millions of barriers, like dams, are plugging up rivers and streams. These man-made barriers make it hard for fish to move freely and lay eggs. Now, the federal government is spending more than $200 million to reopen spawning grounds for fish, which includes an effort to recover an endangered species sacred to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe in Nevada.

The Truckee River is lined with rocks and trees of different sizes and shapes midday without clouds in the blue sky. There’s a pedestrian bridge going over the river.

Local Stories

Reno Fire Department asks residents to avoid swimming in Truckee River due to safety concerns

Lucia Starbuck

Reno-Sparks residents are being asked to avoid swimming in the Truckee River right now for their own safety.

A gray, round structure reads “Public Bathroom” in black letters at the top. There’s also a sign that reads “Broadhead Park” on the restroom’s door. The Truckee River flows in the background, but it is partially blocked by trees without leaves.

Public Health

Agency seeks input on placing restrooms at parks along Truckee River

Lucia Starbuck

A local nonprofit is looking for input from the public on a project that places restrooms at parks along the Truckee River.

Housing

Why Is Reno Clearing Homeless Camps?

Lucia Starbuck

The City of Reno has ramped up the clearing of homeless encampments over the last month. KUNR Morning Edition host Noah Glick checks in with reporter…

There is a dump truck in the background. In the forefront is a man in a gray sweater with his back to the camera looking at a pile of debris.

Housing

City Of Reno Increases Homeless Camp Cleanups During Pandemic

Lucia Starbuck

The City of Reno has ramped up cleanups of homeless camps over the last several weeks. KUNR's Lucia Starbuck covered a cleanup Wednesday morning in…

Una mujer que viste una camisa amarilla y negra y lleva una máscara, está parada en la esquina. En el suelo, frente a ella, hay un dibujo de tiza que se asemeja a una cara.

Local Stories

Voces indígenas se elevan a través del arte y la limpieza de un río

Lucia Starbuck

Read in English.En la víspera del Día de los Pueblos Indígenas, varios eventos tuvieron lugar en Reno para elevar las voces indígenas a través del arte y…

A woman in a yellow and black shirt with a mask stands in the corner. On the ground in front of her is a chalk drawing that resembles face.

Local Stories

Uplifting Indigenous Voices Through Art And A River Clean Up

Lucia Starbuck

Lee en español.There were several events throughout Reno over the weekend ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day today to uplift Indigenous voices through art…

A man in sunglasses holds up sheet music.

Arts and Culture

Meet One Of Reno's Buskers

Wyatt Daane

Every day, Reno's busking community is out on the sidewalks using a menagerie of musical instruments to provide a soundtrack for the city. KUNR's Wyatt…

KUNR Station

Our Town Reno: Life Along The Truckee River

Until recently, Wendy Wiglesworth lived for nine years on the banks of the Truckee River after fleeing an abusive relationship and not feeling comfortable…

Brown water from the Truckee River floods a staircase so that only the railings are visible.

Local Stories

Washoe Flood Tax Will Be On November Ballot

Bob Conrad

The Washoe Board of County Commissioners has approved language for a ballot measure that would increase property taxes for Truckee River flood mitigation.…