California native; Nevadan at heart. Managing editor at The Nevada Independent. Foodie, music & travel lover, mom to fur baby Festivus.

Henderson, NV
Joined July 2010
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Before you cast your ballot, get to know the candidates and the issues facing Nevada. Our My Ballot tool lets you plug in your address to find all the races you can vote for. Here's Oona Milliken with a walkthrough. Check it out at TheNevadaIndependent.com
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BREAKING: The Nevada Secretary of State’s Office has received seven election-related Department of Justice subpoenas from the FBI over the past three months, a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration’s efforts to interfere in Nevada elections. thenevadaindependent.com/art…
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✨Icons✨ Had to share this photo of @howardstutz, left, and @RalstonReports, right, circa 1990.
My tribute to a great journalist and wonderful guy, @howardstutz, retiring this year. He epitomizes what a reporter should be and he has been a wonderful mentor to young reporters @TheNVIndy, showing how this job can be done with hard work, deep sources and impeccable ethics.
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Congressional Democrats recently launched an inquiry into whether recipients of Trump's pardons were part of "pay-to-play dynamics." In response, Nevada Judge Michele Fiore denied "any improper conduct in connection with my pardon" and called the inquiry a "fishing expedition."
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The Indy's debate for the Democratic primary for attorney general b/w @ZConine and @Nicole4Nevada is kicking off at The Beverly Theater. Follow along with me and @howardstutz to learn what the candidates in one of this year's most competitive primary races have to say. 1/
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We’re at @AllegiantStadm awaiting some big news #superbowlLXIII @Raiders @TheNVIndy
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ICE has purchased a warehouse in Salt Lake City for $145 million dollars amid rumors that ICE plans on opening a new detention center in the region. ICE's Salt Lake Field Office oversees Nevada, Montana, and Idaho. There are rumors it plans to expand detention in Nevada.
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The 20th candidate who wants to replace Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) is a former South Lake Tahoe city councilman who says his approach would echo President Trump’s. Check out the latest in our candidate filing live blog: thenevadaindependent.com/art…
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NEW: Nevada has appointed a new state engineer to oversee water resources and laws in the nation's driest state, three months after the firing of former engineer Adam Sullivan. Joe Cacioppo, a deputy administrator in the state's Division of Water Resources, will start March 30.
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The White House has named Las Vegas lawyer George Kelesis as the U.S. attorney for Nevada. It comes the day before a federal court is set to hear an appeal of a judge’s disqualification of Acting US Attorney Sigal Chattah. whitehouse.gov/presidential-…
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A Turkish asylum seeker who went without prenatal care during her months in ICE detention in Nevada is free. But she’s headed toward motherhood shaken by the ordeal. Read the full story here: thenevadaindependent.com/art…
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NEW from me: For the first time in more than ten years, Dems will put $$$ into on-the-ground partisan voter registration. "When We Count," the historic initiative the @DNC announced today, will kick off with a seven-figure investment in Nevada. thenevadaindependent.com/art…
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#BREAKING: Assembly @SpeakerYeagerNV will not run for Clark County Commission. "While I will continue to contribute to my community in every way I can, I am going to take some personal time to be deliberate ... about what makes the most sense for the next chapter," he said.
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The crime bill could have repercussions for Southern Nevada as it proposes to re-establish a speciality court that only deals with crime on the Strip. Despite crime being down, some say it's necessary to address crime. Others say the court is an attempt to criminalize homelessness. Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/art…
Nevada lawmakers are reconsidering Lombardo's staple crime bill. The bill proposes re-establishing a defunct Corridor Court to deal with crimes on the Strip. It also proposes banning people from the area if charged with crime there. Follow along: youtube.com/watch?v=kvl5jxGV…
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39 people have applied to fill the remainder of Victoria Seaman’s term on the Las Vegas City Council. Read more from @Oona_Milliken on who applied: thenevadaindependent.com/art…
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The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline has imposed an interim suspension with pay against Michele Fiore. Fiore was pardoned by Trump on wire fraud charges, but the commission said she poses a "substantial threat of serious harm" and additional complaints have been filed.
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The conversation between @TheNVIndy and some of Nevada’s legislative leaders had just begun. Will be threading updates/impressions. 🧵
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