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Tom Schultz, the head of the U.S. Forest Service, is calling for wildfires to be extinguished “as swiftly as possible this season.” But aggressive suppression policies are widely believed to be one of the key culprits in the current wildfire crisis.
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Nevada lawmakers revive AB96 after a record 526 heat-related deaths in 2024, aiming to require heat plans in Clark and Washoe counties. Advocates urge Gov. Lombardo to sign the bill. -
The Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present the 13th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22 to 25. -
A Reno-based organization that supports survivors of abuse announced plans for a new shelter. Once complete, it will be the largest in Northern Nevada.
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En Español
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Un proyecto de ley que buscaba ampliar el acceso a la atención de traumas en las zonas rurales de Nevada ha sido debilitado debido a disputas políticas en la legislatura. -
Legisladores de Nevada están considerando un proyecto de ley que facilitaría que médicos inmigrantes puedan atender a pacientes en el estado. -
Durante una audiencia celebrada el jueves, legisladores estatales escucharon una resolución que insta al Congreso a prohibir operativos de inmigración en zonas sensibles —incluidas iglesias y escuelas. -
Legisladores en Nevada están considerando una propuesta para designar julio como el Mes del Legado Musulmán Estadounidense, una medida que busca celebrar a una comunidad de fe creciente y diversa en lo que ahora es el tercer estado con mayor diversidad del país. -
El gobernador de Nevada, Joe Lombardo, está solicitando un total de $60 millones para apoyar a los proveedores de atención médica en áreas desatendidas a través de su proyecto de ley de salud.
Nevada State Government
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Un proyecto de ley que habría prohibido la venta de botellas pequeñas de agua en el lado de Nevada del Lago Tahoe no avanzó durante esta sesión legislativa. Aunque los defensores están decepcionados, planean intentarlo nuevamente. -
Legisladores de Nevada están acelerando la aprobación de un proyecto de ley que reduciría el costo de medicamentos recetados para personas con diabetes. -
With less than a week to go, Nevada lawmakers are weighing a new bill to allow nonpartisans to vote in partisan primary elections. However, some say it doesn’t go far enough.
Lake Tahoe
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A bill that would’ve banned the sale of small plastic water bottles on Nevada’s side of Lake Tahoe didn’t move forward this legislative session. Supporters say they’re disappointed, but they plan to try again.
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A major expansion at Incline High School is now complete. The new, three-story building is packed with modern features designed to enhance learning, safety, and student engagement. -
The City of South Lake Tahoe is launching a major round of improvements. Over $120 million will go toward 39 capital projects starting this summer.
On Sunday, June 8, at 11 a.m., the reNEW String Quartet will bring a diverse and fascinating program to the University of Nevada, Reno's Harlan O. & Barbara R. Hall Recital Hall.
Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck follows Nevada politics and the 2025 state legislative session. Tune in on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., as well as the following Sunday at 4 p.m.
Mountain West News
Este resumen de las noticias de la semana se emite en la radio todos los viernes a las 6:45 a.m. y a las 5:44 p.m. y domingos a las 3:01 p.m. en 88.7 FM en el área de Reno. Haga clic aquí para aprender más y escuchar el episodio más reciente.
Join us on Fridays at 6:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. and Sundays at 3:01 p.m. for a recap of the week's most important news stories in Spanish. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
Join us on Fridays at 6:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. and Sundays at 3:01 p.m. for a recap of the week's most important news stories in Spanish. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
NPR News
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