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Nevada sues over Colorado River plans, aiming to protect Las Vegas
High Country News - Austin Corona
This story was originally published by Grist and is republished here through a partnership with Climate Desk. Nevada officials have long presented …
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The Perseids remind us to shine on
High Country News - Jennifer Sahn
I’ve made a life goal of being out on the land during the Perseid meteor shower. I’ll spread my blanket on the ground and layer up for warmth, a …
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HCN farewells
High Country News - Greg Hanscom
By now you’ve probably read Jennifer Sahn’s editor’s note explaining that she’s stepping down as HCN’seditor-in-chief. When HCN hired Jennifer more than …
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Letters to the Editor, September 2026
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YOU NEVER KNOW Rue Mapp’s essay “The conversations we don’t have about safety outdoors” (August 2026) was thoughtful and well-written — especially …
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In Arctic Alaska, 1.4 million acres of federal land is shifting to state hands
High Country News - Sarah Gilman
The Dalton Highway is the sole artery connecting Alaska’s road system with its Arctic Coast. The 414-mile highway parallels the trans-Alaska oil …
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Why I talk to animals
High Country News - Pam Houston
My husband, Mike, is retired now, but he served the public for 41 years in the U.S. Forest Service. Being retired, he did not receive the now-famous …