During his recent campaign stops in Nevada, President Donald Trump voiced concerns over the state’s new vote-by-mail law, falsely calling it as an attempt to “rig” the election. For months now, Trump has raised concerns about the validity of the election, sowing doubt amongst voters. KUNR’s Jayden Perez sat down with Jeremy Gelman, a political… [Read More]
How to report voter intimidation and other election resources for Spanish speakers
KUNR recently hosted a Facebook Live event in Spanish, in partnership with The Nevada Independent, to clarify the voting process for the upcoming election. To learn more, KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke with bilingual reporter Natalie Van Hoozer, who moderated the event. Lucia Starbuck: Fill us in Natalie, for listeners who don’t speak Spanish or couldn’t… [Read More]
Question 4: enshrining voting rights in the Nevada state Constitution (video)
Formal name: State Constitutional Rights of Voters Amendment Type of measure: Legislative resolution to amend the Nevada Constitution Summary of what it does: If approved, it would add a list of 11 voting rights and privileges — known as the Voters’ Bill of Rights — to the state Constitution. That list of rights was added to state law in 2002, following… [Read More]
Colorism and its consequences in Latin America and the U.S. (video)
Hispanic Heritage Month gives us in the United States the opportunity to reflect not only on the triumphs of the Latino community today but all their effort, all their struggle, to get to this moment. The journey has not been easy or the same for all Latinos, especially those of indigenous and African descent. One… [Read More]
Uplifting indigenous voices through art and a river clean up
There were several events throughout Reno over the weekend ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day to uplift Indigenous voices through art and a river clean up. The morning of Sunday, Oct. 11 started at Idlewild Park, where a couple of dozen people gathered to clear the park and Truckee River of trash and debris. “My heritage… [Read More]
An illustrated guide on voting by mail in Nevada
This illustrated mail-in voting guide is based on reporting from Stephanie Serrano and Natalie Van Hoozer regarding the Nevada 2020 general election. To learn about the state’s voting process in detail visit their past reporting here. To vote by mail be sure to register online by Oct. 15. Early voting starts Oct. 17-30 and Election Day is Nov…. [Read More]
Deputy Fire Chief offers fire safety tips for Fire Prevention Month
In honor of October being Fire Prevention Month, Dale Way, Deputy Fire Chief of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD), provided information on how the public can practice fire safety. Since this year’s Fire Prevention theme is kitchen safety, TMFPD will focus on tips for preventing fires while cooking. However, Way added that there are… [Read More]
Question 3, changing Nevada’s pardons and sentence commutations process (video)
Formal name: State Board of Pardons Commissioners Amendment Type of measure: Legislative resolution to amend the Nevada Constitution Summary of what it does: Since Nevada’s Constitution was adopted in 1864, the document has granted the governor, attorney general and members of the state Supreme Court the power to “remit fines and forfeitures,” “commute punishments” and “grant pardons, after… [Read More]
Caregivers adjust how they support loved ones during pandemic
Providing care for a senior comes with a lot of responsibility. In some cases, caregivers can be the ones preparing meals, doing errands, providing companionship and overall making sure all of a person’s needs are met. This was already a demanding job. But now, with the addition of COVID-19, it’s gotten more complicated. William Palmer… [Read More]
Washoe and Clark Counties to provide free meals for all children through the end of 2020
The two largest school districts in Nevada are providing free meals to all children as of Tuesday, regardless of enrollment or eligibility for the free and reduced price meals program, and parents who have already paid will be getting that money back. The Washoe County School District (WCSD) began providing free meals on Sept. 29,… [Read More]
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