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Starting October 9, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program under Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN) won’t have...
10/09/2025

Starting October 9, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program under Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN) won’t have any more funds left to continue providing services like breastfeeding support, food packages and nutritional education.

“All WIC agencies need that funding to keep operations and benefits being able to be redeemed. So, I’m hopeful they will come to a solution soon,” said Blanca Plascencia-Reyna, ITCN WIC Program Director.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3m6pz5sx

🎙️Reporting by Mariel Day

📷ITCN’s website and Getty Images

Last year, authorities said a regional crackdown on homelessness would push unhoused people into services, not jail. But...
10/09/2025

Last year, authorities said a regional crackdown on homelessness would push unhoused people into services, not jail. But public data suggests more of them could have already been ending up behind bars.

In 2020, Washoe County jail staff booked 2,159 people with unknown addresses into custody. Last year, there were 3,049. At the same time, overall bookings have been trending slightly down.

Inmates with unknown addresses aren’t necessarily homeless, but the sheriff’s office doesn’t record housing status at booking.

Join us for a community forum exploring the challenges of homeownership in Nevada featuring a team of reporters from KUNR and KNPR on October 22 at 6 p.m. at UNR’s Knowledge Center, sponsored in part by Greater Nevada Credit Union.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yrsv2cn5
🎙️Reporting by Bert Johnson
🎟️Get your tickets now ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4t9ufe6c

10/08/2025

Your trusted voice for Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra is powered by you.💙

As part of our Fall Fund Drive, we’re introducing the journalists behind the stories you rely on. Meet Maria Palma, KUNR’s Underserved Communities and Lake Tahoe Reporter. 👋

With federal funding eliminated, this drive will shape our station’s future. We’re looking to listeners and readers like you to help us become 100% donor supported.

Start a $10 monthly donation today ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4pxe7d8h
Learn more about KUNR’s fundraising ➡️ kunr.org/fund-drive-fall-2025

Part three of KUNR’s housing series, “Does Home Mean Nevada?” explores how many Gen Z’s are either moving back home with...
10/08/2025

Part three of KUNR’s housing series, “Does Home Mean Nevada?” explores how many Gen Z’s are either moving back home with their parents or have never moved out because of costly expenses like rent.

Dr. Jodi Dworkin, a professor at University of Minnesota, said a lot of jobs nowadays don’t pay enough for people to live on their own. By living in a shared space, Gen Z can also contribute to the family expenses.

According to Zillow, the average home value in Nevada is almost half a million dollars.

Join us for a community forum exploring the challenges of homeownership in Nevada featuring a team of reporters from KUNR and KNPR. The event is October 22 at 6 p.m. at UNR’s Knowledge Center, sponsored in part by Greater Nevada Credit Union.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/59e276y3
🎙️Reporting by Mariel Day
🎟️Get your tickets now ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4t9ufe6c

Part two of KUNR’s housing series, “Does Home Mean Nevada?” explores the Tahoe region's long struggle with a familiar ch...
10/07/2025

Part two of KUNR’s housing series, “Does Home Mean Nevada?” explores the Tahoe region's long struggle with a familiar challenge: housing.

Some efforts are underway to ease the crisis. Across the region, jurisdictions — including Placer County and Washoe County — are experimenting with offering down payment assistance for local buyers and incentivizing the conversion of short‑term rentals back into long‑term homes.

While a new, basin-wide housing needs assessment led by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is still in progress and expected to reveal updated region-wide data, recent studies from various parts of the Tahoe area reveal persistent and regionally distinct housing challenges.

Join us for a community forum exploring the challenges of homeownership in Nevada featuring a team of reporters from KUNR and KNPR. The event is October 22 at 6 p.m. at UNR’s Knowledge Center, sponsored in part by Greater Nevada Credit Union.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/ym33rd4v
🎙️Reporting by Maria Palma
🎟️Get your tickets now ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4t9ufe6c

The City of South Lake Tahoe is facing simultaneous leadership crises involving its two top elected officials.South Lake...
10/06/2025

The City of South Lake Tahoe is facing simultaneous leadership crises involving its two top elected officials.

South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tamara Wallace is being investigated for taking money from the Presbyterian church, and Mayor Pro Tem Cody Bass was charged with trespassing and harassment – both misdemeanors.

Wallace wrote in a letter sent to the Tahoe Daily Tribune that she attempted su***de on her birthday last month and spent 18 days in a mental health facility.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2h8stsrs
🎙️Reporting by KUNR’s Maria Palma
📷 City of South Lake Tahoe website

Since 1963, KUNR Public Radio has been committed to you: Our Northern Nevada and Eastern Sierra community. And today, we...
10/06/2025

Since 1963, KUNR Public Radio has been committed to you: Our Northern Nevada and Eastern Sierra community. And today, we remain committed to bringing you the news and stories you count on, but we need your help. 🫂

Our fall fund drive is happening now, and with federal funding eliminated, this fundraiser will define the station’s path forward. We’re looking to listeners and readers like you to help us become 100% community supported.

🧡 If you’ve considered becoming a KUNR donor, now is the time to act: Start a $10 monthly donation today at KUNR.org/monthly-donation to help secure the station’s future.

💙 If you’re currently a KUNR donor, we thank you for your continued support of the station! Please consider increasing your monthly donation by a few dollars today by calling KUNR at (775) 327-5867.

💜 Plus, your gift to the station will go twice as far: We have a matching gift of $80,000 thanks to a generous collection of anonymous donors!

Together, we can ensure that KUNR remains a strong voice for our community for years to come. 🫂

Learn more about what’s at stake for the station and how you can support KUNR today at KUNR.org/fund-drive-fall-2025 🔗

Part one of KUNR’s housing series, “Does Home Mean Nevada?” explores an emerging threat homeowners throughout the West a...
10/06/2025

Part one of KUNR’s housing series, “Does Home Mean Nevada?” explores an emerging threat homeowners throughout the West are facing — the loss of their homeowners’ insurance because of wildfires.

While some states, such as California, have implemented a state-run insurance policy of last resort, Nevada lawmakers have struggled to come up with a solution.

“We need to ensure that our homeowners and residents can have adequate insurance in place to help recover from loss and to stay in their homes,” said Republican Governor Joe Lombardo.

Nearly 1,500 policies have been canceled or not renewed due to wildfire risk in the state, according to the 2025 Nevada Insurance Market Report. A state law passed during the 2025 legislative session might provide some relief.

Join us for a community forum exploring the challenges of homeownership in Nevada featuring a team of reporters from KUNR and KNPR. The event is October 22 at 6 p.m. at UNR’s Knowledge Center, sponsored in part by Greater Nevada Credit Union.

🔗Hear the full story ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/47p7rr83
🎙️Reporting by Lucia Starbuck
🎟️Get your tickets now ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4t9ufe6c

Incline Village is kicking off a new seasonal tradition next weekend.
10/03/2025

Incline Village is kicking off a new seasonal tradition next weekend.

The lawsuit, co-filed by a national Democratic election attorney, argues that the petition fails to establish a funding ...
10/02/2025

The lawsuit, co-filed by a national Democratic election attorney, argues that the petition fails to establish a funding mechanism for the proposed legislative body. The firm sued for the same thing in 2024 and won the case.

Vote Nevada PAC executive director Sondra Cosgrove previously told KUNR that the rule applies only to ballot questions that change state law, not the constitution. She also said the commission is volunteer-based and would utilize funding already allocated to the legislature to redraw the district maps.

Learn more at KUNR.org. Reporting by

Editor’s note: The previous story incorrectly identified Vote Nevada’s nonprofit.

An internationally celebrated photographer is coming home.Learn more at KUNR.org Exhibit details:📸The Lake: Photographs ...
10/02/2025

An internationally celebrated photographer is coming home.

Learn more at KUNR.org

Exhibit details:

📸The Lake: Photographs by Ian Ruhter ()
📍Haldan Art Gallery, Lake Tahoe Community College
📆October 9 – December 11, 2025
📷Opening Reception: October 9, 5–8 p.m.
🆓Free and open to the public

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