The Nevada Independent

https://thenevadaindependent.com
Screenshot of the The Nevada Independent website
The Nevada Independent is a statewide, reader-supported, digital-only nonprofit newsroom dedicated to cover Nevada's most pressing issues, holding those in power accountable, and fostering civic engagement across the Silver State. The outlet covers state and local government, campaigns and elections, the Nevada economy, and policy areas including education, healthcare, the environment, courts, immigration, and energy. All content is free, provided in both English and Spanish, and published without a paywall. The Nevada Independent is the doing-business-as name for Nevada News Bureau, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit originally founded in 2010 by Elizabeth Thompson. The outlet launched in its current form in January 2017 under CEO Jon Ralston, a veteran Nevada political journalist.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Las Vegas, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2017
Languages:
English
Spanish
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
Statewide Nevada

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Sports
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Migration
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
Elizabeth Thompson
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit

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