라스베가스와 한인 사회의 새로운 소식
자동 업데이트 · 2분 전
Peter Reed, a long-time UNR professor, is challenging Nevada System of Higher Education regent Joseph Arrascada, who is seeking a second term, in the upcoming election for District 10. [ Voter Guide: 2026 General Election Voter Guide: The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to…
Nevadans this year have the opportunity to double down on the state’s abortion protections with Question 6. Abortion in Nevada is currently legal up to 24 weeks after the start of the pregnancy and after 24 weeks if a physician believes the pregnant person’s life or health is at risk. Those…
More than 45,000 young children in Nevada’s 4th Congressional District live in a child care desert, the highest rate among all the congressional districts in five mountain west states, according to a recent report from UNLV. Brookings Mountain West and Lincy Institute at UNLV’s analysis, which was…
When they show up to polling places this fall, Nevadans will not be required to show a photo ID in order to cast their ballots. But it could be the last time that’s the case. Nevadans appear poised to embrace voter ID requirements. They overwhelmingly supported the idea two years ago, with 73%…
Attorney Patricia Marr and prosecutor Gwynneth Smith are hoping to fill the Clark County Family Court Dept. D vacancy resulting from Judge Bob Teuton’s decision not to seek reelection. Marr moved to Las Vegas from Ohio in 1985. She worked in the hospitality industry, and as a single parent…
On September 6 (Sun), High-Five took place to commemorate Seoul Learn’s 5th anniversary, with about 300 attendees, including Seoul Mayor Oh, students, mentors, and parents. In the Growth Talk session, Mayor Oh, students, and mentors discussed growth, companionship, and leaps, as well as Seoul…
World’s largest lung cancer conference to take place at COEX Sept. 12–15, returning to Seoul after 19 years. Seoul to host major Asia-Pacific infection control conference for the first time in Korea, expected to draw around 1,500 participants in 2030. Seoul ranks third globally and first in Asia…
The Retail Association of Nevada, which represents stores and restaurants in Nevada, is endorsing Democrat Attorney General Aaron Ford for governor, a turnaround from the 2022 election when it endorsed now-Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican. “This is the first time in recent history that RAN has…
The Clark County School District Police Department’s first legislatively mandated use of force findings, which showed when pepper spray or stun guns were deployed during the 2025-26 school year it was overwhelmingly against Black people, raises more questions about school police practices that…
Despite an election year forecast that’s less than encouraging for Republicans in states across the country, Nevada Republicans hope to flip control of the state Senate by ousting three Democratic incumbents, all in Southern Nevada. It’s a tall order. All the Democratic candidates have…
Former Family Court Judge Paul Gaudet is hoping to regain the Dept. N seat he lost in 2024 to now-Judge Kerri Maxey, who defeated Gaudet by more than seven percentage points. Gaudet says the reason Maxey won is simple – she’s a woman. He will appear on the ballot this cycle using his middle name…
Who is coming to Las Vegas is changing, in large part to a K-shaped economy where higher income households are disproportionately thriving while lower income households are barely above water. The shift is not a new revelation for the tourism-dependent city, but it is one fiscal analysts are…
Boulder City residents will get to decide this November whether an additional 14,000 acres of city-owned land should be opened to data center development. In February, the Boulder City Council authorized a ballot measure allowing voters to approve data center development as a new permitted use…
The Clark County Education Association is calling on Nevada lawmakers to stop pushing to ban data centers entirely and instead focus their efforts on ensuring revenue from the data center boom benefits public education. CCEA, which represents teachers and licensed staff within the Clark County…
A preliminary hearing is scheduled Nov. 4 in the criminal case against former Mesquite Police Chief MaQuade Chesley, who is accused of one felony count of secretly recording a conversation in Mesquite City Hall. Chesley is the second public official prosecuted by Clark County District Attorney…
Clark County District Judge Tara Clark Newberry, who is wrapping up her first term on the bench, faces a challenge in November from longtime Deputy Public Defender Alex Hubert. Hubert, who says his job as a public defender “is 85% social worker, 15% lawyer,” says he chose to run against someone…
On September 3, researchers from Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University visited Seoul’s Out-of-School Youth Comprehensive Support Center Researchers and educators from abroad continue to visit Seoul, including the past two visits by Tanzanian representatives in July and house representatives from Japan in…
100 destinations selected across three categories—Rest, Taste, and Style—from healing and meditation to medical services, traditional Korean medicine, food, beauty, arts and culture. 217 candidates were received through an open call and recommendations and rigorously reviewed through written…
Marty O’Donnell, the video game composer challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Susie Lee in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, is 1 of 12 Republican candidates scheduled to speak at an atypical party convention later this week. Conventions are typically held every four years in conjunction with the…
The combination of a Republican candidate easily characterized as a carpetbagger and growing frustrations with President Trump may provide the perfect recipe for Democrats to do what previously has been thought impossible: flipping Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District blue. [ Voter Guide: 2026…
Nevada Medicaid has begun reaching out to recipients about eligibility changes set to go into effect on Jan. 1. The Nevada Health Authority, which houses Nevada Medicaid, announced Wednesday it has started mailing notices to affected enrollees, and will follow up with text messages and emails…
Thousands of people from El Salvador living in Nevada could face deportation if the Trump administration decides not to extend their protected status next week. Temporary protected status (TPS) for El Salvador is scheduled to end on Sept. 9, ending the longest-running TPS designation in U.S…
Northern Nevada residents who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the Bug, Fred, Stallion or Hawk fires or related power outages can request replacement benefits through September 7, 2026. Four major fires in the last month have burned through…
Allegiant Stadium, Southern Nevada’s $2 billion partially taxpayer-funded football arena, opened just six years ago but is already poised for a facelift, courtesy of taxpayers. The Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board, without a comment or question from a single member, except Chairman Steve Hill who…
Concerned that Nevada agencies have relied on artificial intelligence without much oversight, state lawmakers are proposing legislation to establish basic standards on how the technology is used by state and local government entities. Proposed legislation that would require transparency around AI…
Seoul International Travel Mart for Medical Tourism 2026 will be held for two days, from September 8 to 9, at Grand Ambassador Seoul – A Pullman, with around 370 companies. 70 foreign buyers will come to Seoul for one-on-one business meetings, consultations, and networking to achieve tangible…
The Going Together with the Socially Vulnerable Index reaches 150.7 in 2025, rising for the third consecutive year after increasing from 100 in 2022 to 111.0 in 2023 and 130.6 in 2024. All six areas—from livelihoods and care to social inclusion—improve year on year, reflecting Seoul’s core…
While some Nevada officials want to implement guardrails to limit the use of automated license plate readers like Flock, others have warned regulations won’t go far enough and want Nevada to ban surveillance technology outright. Democratic Assemblymember Selena La Rue Hatch of Reno confirmed with…
Clark County Judge Jessica K. Peterson is hoping to retain her seat in District Court Dept. 8 after a bumpy first term. Earlier this year, the Nevada Supreme Court found Peterson violated the First Amendment when she ordered the removal of reporters from her courtroom and altered a court…
A federal administrative court has temporarily revoked authorization to build a massive data center near Boulder City, concluding the federal government likely erred when it approved the project construction on public land without a proper environmental analysis. The Interior Board of Appeals ruled…
