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Social media steers more visitors to national parks in Mountain West and beyond, study finds
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Social media can influence everything from what we eat to where we vacation. Now, a new study shows it’s also driving more visitors to U.S. national parks, especially in the Mountain West.Autor: Kaleb Roedel
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EPA puts strict limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
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For the first time, the federal government is putting limits on “forever chemicals” called PFAS in the nation’s drinking water – a move that will protect communities across the Mountain West.Autor: Kaleb Roedel
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CC’s Pirate Treasures: Sea dog supplies in South Lake Tahoe
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Pirates once ruled the seas — even the Great Lakes — but never Lake Tahoe. Despite that, a pirate-themed store in South Lake Tahoe has been thriving for more than 20 years.
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BLM’s new oil and gas leasing rule to better protect public lands, taxpayers expected this spring
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This spring, the federal government is expected to finalize a rule that would require oil and gas companies to pay more to drill on public lands across the Western U.S.Autor: Kaleb Roedel
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Nonprofit grant to pay for Reno-Sparks, Tahoe residents’ therapy services
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The Truckee-based High Fives Foundation nonprofit has a new grant that will pay for mental health services for Reno-Sparks and Tahoe residents.Autor: Lucia Starbuck
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Nevada Institute of Forensic Nursing helps rural survivors of sexual assault
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. NVIFN helps rural Nevada survivors through their mobile clinic.Autor: Ember Braun
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Criminal penalties put unhoused people at risk, former law enforcement officials say
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The warning comes as officials toughen restrictions on public camping in Washoe County.Autor: Bert Johnson
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How are Washoe County and mutual aid groups supporting unhoused individuals during extreme weather?
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Reno is no stranger to extreme weather, but cold temperatures can cause dire situations for the unhoused community. What are local county and mutual aid groups doing about it?Autor: Kat Fulwider
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Carson City School District reminds parents to apply for free and reduced meals
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The Carson City School District is asking parents to apply for free and reduced school meals for the next school year and summer EBT cards as soon as possible or before May 24.Autor: Lucia Starbuck
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Washoe County commissioners approve camping ban
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Law enforcement officials say the measure will help get unhoused people into services. But opponents worry it will victimize a vulnerable population.Autor: Bert Johnson
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Renown Pharmacy on Pringle Way in Reno to expand to 24-hours
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Renown Pharmacy on Pringle Way in Reno will expand to 24 hours, seven days a week, starting April 29.Autor: Lucia Starbuck
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Mayor Schieve and White House officials tour Northern Nevada ARPA projects
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Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and White House officials visited several northern Nevada projects yesterday where American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been used, including an affordable housing project in downtown Reno.Autor: Maria Palma
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Do mountains produce carbon or remove it from the atmosphere?
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A new study brings clarity to a long-running debate over whether mountains produce carbon dioxide or remove it from the atmosphere.Autor: Kaleb Roedel
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The Great Yuba Pass Chili Cook Off draws in big crowd after being postponed
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The Great Yuba Pass Chili Cook Off was postponed due to the blizzard this first weekend of March but ushered in big crowds on the day of the event with sunny weather and good chili.Autor: Sophia Holm
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The focus on National Safe Place Week with the Children’s Cabinet
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National Safe Place Week began Sunday and runs through Saturday. The week-long event recognizes Safe Place, a national outreach and prevention program for youth.Autor: Ember Braun
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Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center’s new federal designation to increase access to care
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The Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center is now a Tribal Federally Qualified Health Center. It is the first tribal clinic in Nevada to receive the designation.Autor: Lucia Starbuck
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Sparks teacher receives $25K Milken Educator Award
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A teacher at Alice Maxwell Elementary School in Sparks received the Milken Educator Award and a substantial cash prize for her exceptional work with her kindergarten class.Autor: Sophia Holm
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Northern Nevada businesses and organizations find traffic through van and RV travelers
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Some businesses and organizations in northern Nevada are offering unique accommodations and experiences through a service called Harvest Hosts.Autor: Ember Braun
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Purple Politics: Rural voters voice issues on health care, taxes and the political climate
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What issues matter most during the election for community members in rural Nevada? In this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada, host Lucia Starbuck speaks with voters in Lovelock, Winnemucca, Dayton, and Elko about a wide range of issues, including health care, taxes, and mining.Autor: Lucia Starbuck
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Palisades Tahoe ski patrollers petition to unionize
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Palisades Tahoe ski patrollers join a wave of ski patrols unionizing across the Mountain West.Autor: Kat Fulwider
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