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Thank you to all who joined us for The Fourth Estate forum on Tuesday, September 9th!KUNR Purple Politics Nevada host, L...
09/13/2025

Thank you to all who joined us for The Fourth Estate forum on Tuesday, September 9th!

KUNR Purple Politics Nevada host, Lucia Starbuck, moderated the conversation with respected journalists from Nevada print and public media newsrooms about the essential role of local news in our democracy.

This public forum explored how local reporters cover state politics, verify facts, and work to build trust with the community. The discussion included a look at the recent Nevada legislative session and the challenges of modern journalism.

Thank you to Adam Trumble, publisher and owner of the Nevada Appeal, Paul Boger, reporter and producer for Nevada Public Radio, and Tabitha Mueller, Capital Bureau Chief for The Nevada Independent, for being panelists!

🔗Watch the full video ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/y9ey497h
📷Kat Fulwider

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is asking South Lake Tahoe residents to step up with monthly donations as they face ...
09/12/2025

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is asking South Lake Tahoe residents to step up with monthly donations as they face a critical funding gap. Rising costs for food and veterinary care have made it harder to keep up with demand.

has launched its Constant Companion program, asking at least 50 new donors to commit $20 a month. So far, only 19 have signed on.

Community engagement director Erin Ellis said it's become more difficult for community members to own a pet, and some are having to make difficult choices between vet and utility bills.

🔗For information on how to give, visit hstt.org. Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4u5w66rw
🎙️Reporting by Maria Palma
📷Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe Facebook

KUNR’s Youth Media program is training the next generation of journalists and elevating the voices and perspectives of h...
09/11/2025

KUNR’s Youth Media program is training the next generation of journalists and elevating the voices and perspectives of high school students in our region.

Student reporters produce interviews, audio diaries, commentaries and news stories that air and publish on KUNR.

Meet KUNR’s Youth Media Students for fall 2025 (left to right): Anthony Angelopoulos from Reno High, Lela Lennon from Reno High, Addison Gwin from Damonte Ranch, and Kaitlyn De La Torre-Jackson from Procter Hug High.

🔗Full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4a59y7tm
🎙️Reporting by Maria Palma
Reynolds School of Journalism

On Friday, the state Board of Pharmacy clarified that healthcare providers can offer any federally approved immunization...
09/11/2025

On Friday, the state Board of Pharmacy clarified that healthcare providers can offer any federally approved immunizations.

Previously, CVS and Walgreens were holding off on giving updated Covid shots, citing a state rule linking vaccine administration to guidance from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Now, both national chains are providing vaccines to people 65 and older, as well as patients with certain underlying conditions. But not all providers are offering the shots yet.

Kaleigh Behrendt, senior public health nurse with Northern Nevada Public Health, said federal guidance will determine who’s eligible for the updated Covid vaccine, and whether insurance should pay for it.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/ytdfdnx5
🎙️Reporting by Bert Johnson
📷Dan Zampogna / Flickr

Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after bein...
09/10/2025

Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot at a Utah Valley University event, Trump said.

Videos posted to social media show Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone when a single shot rings out and Kirk can be seen reaching up with his right hand as a large volume of blood gushes from the left side of his neck.

The FBI is monitoring the situation. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he was being briefed by law enforcement and that he would share updates as they become available.

🔗Hear the latest story updates: https://tinyurl.com/32du9wnt
🎤Reporting by Sheri Quin
📷Jeffrey Phelps / AP

California’s Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program helps farmers transition irrigated land into new uses, such as wildli...
09/10/2025

California’s Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program helps farmers transition irrigated land into new uses, such as wildlife habitat, groundwater recharge areas, or even solar farms.

Gopal Penny, a researcher with the Environmental Defense Fund, said that idling cropland can also degrade soil health and worsen air quality, often hitting underserved communities hardest.

By engaging local farmers, tribes, and residents in planning, and by turning land into projects that give back in more than one way, states could protect water resources, strengthen rural economies, and build more resilient landscapes.

Penny said states that take lessons from drought-stricken California are likely to be better prepared for future water shortages.

🔗Hear the full story: https://tinyurl.com/mvzf9rax
🎤Reporting by Kaleb Roedel for Mountain West News Bureau
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Huge congratulations to KUNR intern Ally Ibarra! 🎉Ally, a journalism major at UNR’s Reynolds School of Journalism and me...
09/09/2025

Huge congratulations to KUNR intern Ally Ibarra! 🎉

Ally, a journalism major at UNR’s Reynolds School of Journalism and member of the NAHJ UNR chapter, has been selected for The New York Times Corps – making her the first student from Nevada to join this program!

She is one of 19 students nationwide chosen for this mentorship, working alongside Times journalists. She’ll also head to New York to tour the newsroom and meet the journalists in person. 🗽

You make KUNR Public Radio proud! 💙

There are 241 new weekly cases among Washoe County residents. And about 34 new cases per day.Avoiding mass gatherings, w...
09/09/2025

There are 241 new weekly cases among Washoe County residents. And about 34 new cases per day.

Avoiding mass gatherings, washing hands, and wearing masks are some precautions the public can take, said Dr. Chad Kingsley, district health officer of Northern Nevada Public Health.

Those 65 and older are the most vulnerable. People with weakened immune systems and children should take extra precautions as well.

🔗Hear the full story: https://tinyurl.com/ybjnwpws
🎤Reporting by KUNR’s Mariel Day
📷Fotoslaz's Images

For those looking to get a booster shot for COVID-19, you may have to wait a while. Nevada is one of three states that r...
09/09/2025

For those looking to get a booster shot for COVID-19, you may have to wait a while. Nevada is one of three states that requires approval from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to provide any vaccinations. It’s a CDC committee that sets vaccine recommendations.

Recently, the FDA approved the use of the latest covid vaccine for 2025-2026. The new vaccine targets the new COVID-19 variant. ACIP is set to meet on September 18 to discuss the new guidelines for administering it.

As of now, only those 65 and older or someone with an underlying health condition can receive the shot without a prescription. Adam Porath, vice president of pharmacy at Renown, said children may need a prescription to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if they are not high risk.

🔗Hear the full story: https://tinyurl.com/yc4t2tvu
🎤Reporting by KUNR’s Ally Ibarra
📷Lucia Starbuck / KUNR

A new report shows America’s water systems need more than a trillion dollars in upgrades in the coming decades. In the W...
09/08/2025

A new report shows America’s water systems need more than a trillion dollars in upgrades in the coming decades. In the West, states are dealing with shrinking reservoirs, worsening drought, and a lack of data to plan for the future.

In New Mexico, regional water managers helped shape the latest statewide water plan in 2018, flagging more than $4 billion dollars in needed upgrades. In Utah, lawmakers set up a Water Infrastructure Fund, ordered funding studies, and created a unified plan to rank and prioritize projects.

Aleena Oberthur, a project director at Pew and report co-author, said efforts like these are key if Western states want water systems strong enough to withstand a hotter, drier future.

🔗Hear the full story: https://tinyurl.com/ymcpzac3
🎤Reporting by Kaleb Roedel for Mountain West News Bureau

The Washoe County Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 on Aug. 26 to adopt amendments to the Tahoe Area Plan, despite strong...
09/06/2025

The Washoe County Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 on Aug. 26 to adopt amendments to the Tahoe Area Plan, despite strong pushback from some Incline Village and Crystal Bay residents.

The newly approved changes—developed with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA)—are designed to support more affordable housing in the region.

But for many longtime residents, the changes raised alarms about safety and whether the updates would actually provide affordable housing. Several speakers warned that more development could make wildfire evacuations even more dangerous.

To address concerns, TRPA granted the county an extension beyond its December 2024 deadline to refine certain provisions, particularly around parking and density.

🔗Hear the full story: https://tinyurl.com/5587kxke
🎙Reporting by Maria Palma
📷Adam Schifferdecker / KUNR

Join us for a thoughtful, nonpartisan conversation with some of Northern Nevada’s respected journalists!The event will l...
09/05/2025

Join us for a thoughtful, nonpartisan conversation with some of Northern Nevada’s respected journalists!

The event will look back at Nevada’s recent legislative session, dive into journalistic ethics and fact checking, and explore the challenges local media face—from building public trust to ensuring freedom of expression in a rapidly changing landscape.

Hosted by Sierra Nevada Forums, AAUW Capital Branch, and League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada.

FREE event! RSVP now ➡ https://tinyurl.com/2frexcuj

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