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Things to do in Lake Tahoe: fall events, weather and foliage forecast
The communities around the lake are offering a variety of events this month, including moonlit kayaks for those still wanting to enjoy outdoor recreation and costume contests for people wanting to get into the Halloween spirit.
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Nevada to see 17% hike in ACA insurance premiums as preview period starts
Although this year’s increase has not been as high as last year’s 26% jump in premiums, the increase is still a challenge for many households, particularly at a time of high inflation and rising costs.
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Reno haunted houses 2026 open this weekend. See locations and prices
For people looking to get spooky ahead of Halloween (and some events happening on the actual holiday), Reno and Carson City have ghost walks, haunted houses, corn mazes, and zombie paintball to enjoy.
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Mixed Nevada economic news with record diesel price, unemployment drop
Nevada’s main candidates for governor are touting two different bits of economic news as a reason to vote for them: gas prices and unemployment.
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How much social security will Nevadans get in 2027? See forecast
The Senior Citizens League forecasts recipients could anticipate a 3.5% increase to Social Security checks in 2027. If the current forecast holds, the average Social Security check would increase by about $68.
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Study shows how much Nevada has spent on tariffs
Nevada is almost right in the middle compared with other states in terms of how much the Silver State has spent on tariffs since January 2025. Meanwhile, California and Washington, D.C. sit at the other ends of the ranking.
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Great Reno Balloon Race 2026 guide: Schedule, parking, balloon lineup
The event itself is free, but the limited parking spots near Rancho San Rafael cost $10 each on Thursday and $25 each on Friday, Saturday and Sunday—cash only.
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Why does Nevada keep ranking among the worst states to live? See studies
Though Nevada consistently ranks low on key livability factors, there are still many pros to living in the Silver State. Even the studies that rank Nevada low overall, similar to WalletHub’s livability ranking, agree that Nevada excels at recreation, commute times and entertainment when compared to other states.
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What will El Niño bring Tahoe this winter? What forecasts say
The National Weather Service’s winter outlook favors above-normal precipitation around Tahoe from December through February. It also favors above-normal temperatures.
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For Burning Man, 30% higher gas prices add to already expensive event
Across the gas station plaza, burners complained about the fuel prices, but said there was little they could do. Burning Man has always been expensive for most attendees, they said.
