Prayer Horse Inc. brings awareness to Yerington Anaconda Mine Land Sale through Prayer Run
The proposed land sale of the Anaconda Copper Mine site for $0 is a major concern for the Yerington Paiute Tribe. By Lupe Alvarez / KUNR.
Beware! Bear Crossing!
Reno game biologists report a recent uptick in calls about bears in neighborhoods and trash cans. By Lupe Alvarez / KUNR.
A new DRI study shows how wildfire smoke impacts Reno’s air quality
What’s left behind when smoky skies from a wildfire return to clear, sunny days? By Lupe Alvarez / KUNR.
Keep Tahoe Blue installs cleaning outposts to guard against Golden Mussels
Keep Tahoe Blue has installed new cleaning stations to help prevent the introduction and spread of an aquatic invasive species. By Lupe Alvarez / KUNR.
How to help keep bears wild this winter
Summer may be winding down, but for bears in the Tahoe region, now is the perfect time for a fall feast. By Lupe Alvarez / KUNR.
Rooted in resilience: Community, cottonwoods, and re-shaping the future of the Truckee River
Cottonwood trees are a keystone species along the Truckee River corridor — the glue that holds together an ecosystem. By Lupe Alvarez / KUNR.
On the hunt for Nevada’s ‘fish lizards’
Local rock hounds and paleontologists explore the remains of an ancient sea. By Lupe Alvarez & Emma Charles / KUNR.
Federal judge pauses planned land sale of Anaconda Mine in Yerington
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to put a planned land sale in Yerington on hold, while a lawsuit seeking to permanently block it is argued in court. By Lupe Alvarez & Bert Johnson/KUNR.
Tribal advocates voice concerns before federal hearing on the future of the Anaconda Mine
Members of the Taboosi Dikudu Tribe (Yerington Paiute Tribe) face growing health concerns from years of exposure to chemical residue. By Lupe Alvarez/KUNR.
Losing What We Have Not Found
The silent decline of caterpillars in Costa Rica. A StoryMap and documentary by Julia Donovan, Malory Shaw, Mariel Day, and Paige Newman.