Wildfire grows in eastern California’s Owens Valley
A wind-driven wildfire eluded containment Thursday in eastern California’s remote Owens Valley but firefighters had so far kept it from harming small communities, authorities said. Original article:...
Nevada GOP lays groundwork for 2024 caucus, despite pushback from some
The Nevada Republican Central Committee has voted to hold a presidential caucus in 2024, in addition to the state’s presidential preference primary. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada-gop-lays-groundwork-for-2024-caucus-despite-pushback-from-some-2909712/
Vote postponed on new housing development for former casino site
Lennar Corp. is looking to build a sprawling housing tract on the now-vacant former Eastside Cannery plot. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/housing/vote-postponed-on-new-housing-development-for-former-casino-site-3839628/
US intelligence estimates Gaza hospital blast death toll at 100 to 300
The U.S. assessment noted “only light structural damage” to the hospital itself was evident, with no impact crater visible. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/us-intelligence-estimates-gaza-hospital-blast-death-toll-at-100-to-300-2924784/
Did Hilary give Lake Mead a big boost? Not exactly
The tropical storm brought nearly a monsoon season’s worth of precipitation in just a few days. But that heavy rainfall likely had little effect on Lake Mead’s...
Tariffs bring anxiety to Costco aisles: Cut back or stock up before prices rise?
Economists warn that tariffs will hurt U.S. shoppers at grocery stores, department stores and car dealerships. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/tariffs-bring-anxiety-to-costco-aisles-cut-back-or-stock-up-before-prices-rise-3349153/
Kirk assassination probe and turmoil as FBI director faces congressional hearings
One prominent strategist, Christopher Rufo, posted on X that it was “time for Republicans to assess whether Kash Patel is the right man to run the FBI.”...
Blond, mama bear wins Alaska’s Fat Bear Contest
Grazer won her second Fat Bear Contest Tuesday by defeating the male behemoth that killed her cub this summer. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/blond-mama-bear-wins-alaskas-fat-bear-contest-3185802/
Government and politics stories RJ readers should expect to read in 2026
The Las Vegas Review-Journal will continue covering a swath of government and politics stories in 2026, including the midterm elections, the local economy, immigration policy, homelessness and...
Nevada to reap $1.05M in settlement over predatory student loans
A major student loan collecting company agreed to cancel $1.7 billion in debt and pay over $140 million in other penalties to settle allegations of abusive lending...
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