As the general election nears, Trump’s call for watching the polls stirs fears of intimidation, violence
As election day approaches, some states in the Mountain West are preparing for potential voter intimidation and violence following rhetoric from President Donald Trump. Trump...
Another study finds no link between undocumented immigration and increased crime
A new study adds to the growing evidence that cities with more undocumented immigrants don’t see more crime because of them. This latest study, recently published...
Mistrust of the electoral process in 2020 could impact the vote in Nevada
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...
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...
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....
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...
How to register and vote in Nevada this Election 2020
2020 has brought many changes, including how some voters choose to cast their ballots in this general election. With registration deadlines quickly approaching, here’s what...
How to vote if you are experiencing homelessness in Washoe County
Lawmakers in Nevada approved a bill to send every registered voter in the state an absentee ballot ahead of the 2020 election. However, where will...
Nevada surpasses 2010 U.S. Census Bureau self-response rate
The deadline to fill out the 2020 census is quickly approaching, and according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Nevada has surpassed its 2010 census self-response...
Running a school food pantry during the COVID-19 pandemic: an audio diary
Communities in Schools works directly with families experiencing hunger. With the overall mission of helping students stay in school, the organization staffs ten food pantries...