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  • 🗳️ Voting by mail in Nevada? Read this first

    Plus: A Walker Lake view worth daydreaming about Share with a friend Happy Friday, Nevadans! We made it—another week and another wonderful weekend to greet us at the end. If you scroll down to today’s Your Nevada, you’ll probably start daydreaming about the outdoors. Real Nevadans know our state isn’t just a tourist stop; it’s a…


  • Nevada’s newest state park is still nameless

    Plus: A hands-on way to help this Election Day Share with a friend Hello, Nevadans! Election Day may still feel a ways off, but somehow, we’re already less than two months from the first day of early voting. And you don’t have to wait until then to get involved. Power the Polls is helping Nevadans sign up…


  • 👀 Keeping up with Reno’s population growth

    Plus: Your map to community events around Nevada Share with a friend Good morning, Nevadans! As of December 2024, Nevada is still among the fastest-growing US states, ranking sixth in the nation by percentage of growth. The Silver State’s population grew from 3,214,363 in July 2023 to 3,267,467 in July 2024, reflecting a 1.7% increase,…


  • 🥵 Why is Death Valley open in summer?

    Also: What’s happening with NV Energy rates? Share with a friend Happy Friday, Nevadans! Did you know Nevada only has 19 municipalities? The rest of our towns and communities are considered unincorporated. Sometimes, when I learn new things about the state, I feel the way tourists must feel when they learn that The Strip is…


  • 🥘 11 delicious Black-owned restaurants in Nevada

    Plus: Jannelle explores NV—join her adventures! Share with a friend Hello, Nevadans! Fun fact about me: I consider myself an introvert. And while in The Nevadan newsletter I often include events and fun things to do, I rarely partake. But that’s changing. Below you’ll find a new segment, Jannelle tries Nevada, where I’m pushing myself…


  • 📸 Before and after: Ely battles Ward Fire

    Plus: Discover local community events Share with a friend Good morning, Nevadans! Happy first day of school to those who have kiddos starting today! 🎒🚸 We have a couple education-related stories from around the state down below. But before you get to it, take a guess: What is the Carson City School District trying to…


  • 🍳 17 spots for brunch in Las Vegas

    Plus: Join advocacy efforts in your community Share with a friend Happy Friday, Nevadans! Kiddos go back to school in Washoe and Clark counties on Monday. Here’s your reminder to pay extra attention when driving by school zones. Last school year, 432 students were hit by cars during their commute in Southern Nevada. Four of…


  • Help name Nevada’s newest state park!

    Plus: Discover Reno’s thrifting game Share with a friend Hello, Nevadans! You could help name our newest state park! After the Nevada Division of State Parks received nearly 2,500 name suggestions from the public last month, Nevadans can now vote online for their favorite out of the five finalists. Voting will remain open until 11:59…


  • 😎 Your Nevada summer isn’t over yet

    Plus: Ways to speak up and take action Share with a friend Good morning, Nevadans! I came across this piece in High Country News, and at first I thought, “another Primm story? The town was saved, that was it, right?” But this writer not only tells the story but paints the picture and captures the…


  • 👀 How much surveillance is too much?

    Plus: Join your local soccer league Share with a friend Happy Friday, Nevadans! How is it the end of July already? I’m sure you all have had a busy and fun summer! Have you been enjoying Your Nevada? Show me for a chance to be featured in the newsletter. 🖼 I’ve been tending to my…