Endorsements for the midterm election in Southern Nevada
Carefully review this election guide for endorsements from Las Vegas Weekly.
Feeling trapped? Voting is the way out
The 2026 general election, colloquially known as the midterms, kicks off in Nevada with early voting October 17-October 30. Election Day is November 3.
Virginia Tech researchers reveal accelerating groundwater depletion across the Colorado River Basin
The researchers estimated the Upper Colorado River Basin lost about 4.6 trillion gallons of groundwater during the drought that spanned water years 2020 through 2022. The Lower Basin lost an estimated 2.5 trillion gallons ...
Raiders still pointing upward despite two-game losing streak
Through the first three and a half games of the season, the Raiders were arguably the most impressive team in the NFL, or at least the most unexpected success story.
First Friday in downtown Las Vegas paused after fatal shooting
The city of Las Vegas released a statement affirming its commitment to supporting the Arts District and emphasizing that it shares “a common goal around public safety” with the First Friday Foundation and Metro.
Sandra Jauregui would put the lieutenant governor’s office back to work for Nevada
Nevadans deserve better stewardship of their government and Sandra Jauregui can provide it.
Municipal races: The Sun’s picks in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City
These are the Sun's recommendations for municipal races.
At the Sun’s media days, teens get their moment and their say
It’s a special day for the student-athletes, many of whom won’t compete after high school. They get professional photos, video interviews posted to the Sun’s YouTube channel, a media day shirt and other swag, activations from our sponsors and memories to last a lifetime …
Question 6 puts Nevada’s abortion protections where they belong: in the constitution
Nevada already protects access to abortion under state law. Question 6 strengthens that protection by recognizing reproductive freedom as a constitutional right until the point of fetal viability.
The Sun’s pick for Nevada governor: Aaron Ford
Aaron Ford has also fought against President Donald Trump’s worst impulses at every turn, filing or joining in more than 40 lawsuits against the Trump administration.