With just a few hours ahead of the 2020 general election, young Native Americans in Nevada took the time to speak with Patricia Ackerman, Nevada Congressional candidate for District 2, about the different issues Indigenous Peoples face around the state. KUNR’s Stephanie Serrano shares this report. A group of five young leaders kicked off the… [Read More]
Violent, far-right groups on the rise in Nevada: report
A report last week warns of armed militia groups in Nevada and speculates about their potential to disrupt voting in the upcoming election. The report is the product of a collaboration between national nonprofit Political Research Associates and local progressive groups Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) and Indivisible Northern Nevada. “This report was motivated by… [Read More]
New head of ‘strike force’ focused on backlogged unemployment claims shares progress
Two weeks after Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a “strike force” to help resolve a backlog of unemployment claims, the head of the effort — former Nevada Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley — says several key initiatives are getting off the ground this week. Buckley said she’s prioritizing the claims of those who haven’t received payment at all above other… [Read More]
Local artist Ruby Barrientos unveils latest artwork at UNR
Reno artist Ruby Barrientos introduced her most recent artwork, “Las riquezas de la vida no tienen precio,” an exhibit based on the images and styles of the Mayan culture, at the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum in the University Arts building in late January. The idea behind the exhibition, which Barrientos calls “Nuwave Mayan”, in… [Read More]
Harrah’s workers surprised and uncertain at the loss of their jobs
On January 15th, Caesars Entertainment Corporation, announced through a press release the sale of one of the oldest casinos in the city of Reno, Harrah’s Reno Hotel and Casino. After more than 80 years of activity, its operations will end at the end of this year. The casino’s presence in this northern Nevada community has… [Read More]
Nevada Political Leaders Propose Three Acts to Replace DACA
In August, the Trump administration rescinded the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals Act, which will be fully phased out on March 5, 2018, giving Congress until Dec. 8 to pass a new act. Nevada’s response to this deadline has the two main political parties pushing for separate acts.
Nevada Question 2 Explained
Nevada ballot Question 2 seeks to legalize recreational marijuana. Cynthia Sandoval explains the question in an infographic.
Nevada Question 3 Explained
Cynthia Sandoval explains each of the ballot questions in an infographic.
Washoe County Question 1 Explained
Cynthia Sandoval explains each of the ballot questions in an infographic.
Is Tim Kaine’s Spanish Resonating with Northern Nevadans?
By Natalie Van Hoozer Senator Tim Kaine has been speaking both English and Spanish while campaigning as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate. When he recently stopped in Reno for a rally, attendees were surprised that he did not use those bilingual skills. Kaine did discuss several issues important to the northern Nevada community, including immigration and… [Read More]
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