Commentary
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Is wildfire season starting in Reno sooner than normal? Experts explain
The anomaly of 80-degree weather in March is only part of the problem. Experts say the best way to stop a fire is to not start one—since most Nevada wildfires are caused by people.
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Trump administration volatility reaches into Nevada public health programs
The Trump Administration has slashed a plethora of federal grants over the last year, including funding of disease prevention and treatment programs and federal support for behavioral and mental health systems.
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Lake Mead faces low water storage, harmful algal bloom and high heat
By Carly Sauvageau, Reno Gazette Journal Nevadans looking for a weekend get-away from Las Vegas may be tempted to visit Lake Mead. However, it’s not advised to swim in Lake Mead right now. The lake has been experiencing a harmful algal bloom since March 13, adding to the list of hurdles it faces. Not only…
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Centros de datos: el impacto en las comunidades donde se instalan
La expansión de centros de datos en Estados Unidos por los desarrollos en tecnología de inteligencia artificial (IA) está generando creciente oposición local por su impacto en recursos como el agua, la electricidad y el uso del suelo. Estos centros consumen grandes cantidades de agua y energía, pueden aumentar las facturas eléctricas, generar contaminación del…
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Venomous snakes Nevada hikers should watch out for this spring
Southwestern speckled rattlesnakes are found only in a small region of southeastern Nevada in the Las Vegas Valley. This elusive species prefers canyons and rocky mountain areas in Clark County near the Colorado River.
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NV Energy asks PUC to delay peak demand charge start date
NV Energy says it wants to ensure “that customers understand daily demand, have the information and tools they need to assess the impact of daily demand on their utility bill, and understand how energy use affects daily demand.”
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Gas prices have jumped in Nevada. What’s driving the spike?
Reno gas prices jumped nearly 39 cents over the past month in the wake of military strikes in the Middle East. The average cost for a gallon of regular gas hit $4.237 in Reno on March 4, the automobile club AAA reports.
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Que saber sobre los ataques de Estados Unidos e Israel a Irán
The New York Times informó que EE. UU. e Israel han atacado más de 2,000 objetivos en Irán desde el 28 de febrero en más de 20 puntos del país, incluyendo bases militares, centros de producción de misiles y lo que quedaba del programa nuclear iraní. El presidente Trump dijo el 2 de marzo que la campaña militar…
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Nevada debuts public option amid tumultuous federal changes to health care
Nevada law requires that the carriers of the public option plans — Battle Born State Plans, named after a state motto — lower premium costs compared with a benchmark “silver” plan in the marketplace by 15% over the next four years.
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Nevada named among the worst places to drive in 2026
Nevada ranked among the worst states in the country for drivers in a new 2026 study by WalletHub, a media company that publishes personal finance content.
