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One September Day – Sierra Nevada Ally

A 9/11 Memoir

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September 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM

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Hawk Fire: Where to Find Evacuation Information, Shelter, and Ways You Can Help. – Sierra Nevada Ally

Thousands have been evacuated by the Hawk Fire. Here’s where to find shelter, resources, and ways you can help.

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August 24, 2026 at 4:17 PM

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Reno's Mike Krukow, former Giants pitcher, recalls his favorite game – Sierra Nevada Ally

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August 22, 2026 at 4:24 PM

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Kings Canyon provides peaks, passes and hunger pangs – Sierra Nevada Ally

Hiking the John Muir Trail, Part 2

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August 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM

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August 7, 2026 at 8:23 PM

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From Divorce Ranch to Nevada’s Newest State Park – Sierra Nevada Ally

After more than 150 years in private hands, the 1,627-acre Lower Carson Ranch is becoming Nevada’s 28th state park, protecting critical wildlife habitat while opening a historic landscape to the publi...

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July 29, 2026 at 6:50 PM

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Alpenglow Speaker Series – Sierra Nevada Ally

Using a love of adventure to support the community.

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July 18, 2026 at 5:50 PM

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Reimagining Civic Engagement with Trivia Night – Sierra Nevada Ally

As the 2026 election season continues, a coalition of Nevada grassroots organizations holds local trivia night to encourage civic participation, voter education and community dialogue.

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July 1, 2026 at 4:14 PM

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Behind Tech Layoffs, a Designer’s Search for Stability in Nevada – Sierra Nevada Ally

As tech companies cut more than 150,000 jobs in 2025, one Reno worker’s experience shows how global restructuring, wage arbitrage, and bureaucracy are reshaping creative work in the U.S.

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June 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM

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Trailer: Cycling Connections – Sierra Nevada Ally

A look at the new film, co-produced by the Sierra Nevada Ally

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May 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Lieutenant Governor of Nevada: Who’s Running and What's at Stake – Sierra Nevada Ally

Learn more about the race for Nevada Lieutenant Governor and how to vote in our 2026 Elections Voter Guide.

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May 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM

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Nevada State Treasurer Race 2026: Who’s Running and What’s at Stake – Sierra Nevada Ally

Learn more about the race for Nevada Treasurer and how to vote in our 2026 Elections Voter Guide.

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May 23, 2026 at 4:41 PM

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Tracking Food and Gas Prices in the Trump Era (Updated for April) – Sierra Nevada Ally

President Donald Trump campaigned on the promise of lowering grocery prices for everyday Americans. We're tracking how that's going.

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May 22, 2026 at 7:55 PM

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A Room Full of Voices – Sierra Nevada Ally

In Truckee, poets, first-time readers, and young writers are discovering what happens when words are shared out loud

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May 20, 2026 at 4:56 PM

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Who Controls the West: Nevada's New Data Center Boom – Sierra Nevada Ally

Across Northern Nevada, a massive buildout of data centers, AI infrastructure, and energy systems is transforming the desert into a backbone of the digital economy—reviving old questions about land, w...

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May 17, 2026 at 3:47 PM

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From the Sierra Nevada Ally - Nevadans will elect their next governor in 2026 in what is expected to be one of the state’s most closely watched races.
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Nevada Governor’s Race 2026: Who’s Running and Why It Matters – Sierra Nevada Ally

Nevadans will elect their next governor in 2026 in what is expected to be one of the state’s most closely watched races. The governor serves as Nevada’s

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May 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM

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NPS rife with conflicts in Trump era – Sierra Nevada Ally

Budget cuts, layoffs, fee increases, and lawsuits have roiled the National Park Service

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May 14, 2026 at 8:22 PM

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From the Sierra Nevada Ally's Lynn Lazaro - High cost of living, limited job opportunities, rise of AI and low pay compound to create tense situations for Nevadans.
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‘Disheartening’ job market in Nevada leaves job seekers with nowhere to go – Sierra Nevada Ally

High cost of living, limited job opportunities, rise of AI and low pay compound to create tense situations for Nevadans

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May 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM

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Check out the Sierra Nevada Ally's 2026 Voter Guide.
We will continue to add more to it in the coming days.
Here's an initial review from Jim in Reno: "This Voter Guide is amazing, more comprehensive than any other guide."
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Sierra Nevada Ally 2026 Elections Voter Guide – Sierra Nevada Ally

This helpful guide provides information on candidates, key dates, ballot questions and races that will affect the lives of people living in the region.

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May 7, 2026 at 8:20 PM

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With wolves back in California, can coexistence with humans be possible? – Sierra Nevada Ally

Since 2011, wolf sightings have increased throughout northern California, marking a steady natural return to their historic territory across the West. More wolves mean more conflict with cattle and ra...

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April 27, 2026 at 4:19 PM

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President Donald Trump campaigned on the promise of lowering grocery prices for everyday Americans. The Sierra Nevada Ally is tracking how that’s going.
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April 26, 2026 at 4:36 PM

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From the Sierra Nevada Ally - On this episode of Ally Audio, Multimedia Director Alex Couraud chats with the Ally’s reporter and Managing Editor Hannah Truby about the first story in her ongoing series, Who Controls the West?
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