Nevada
Red Cross of Southern Nevada assists 132 residents affected by home fires in April
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Southern Nevada volunteers were called out to 32 home fires in April, assisting 132 people with their immediate needs, including making sure they had a safe place to stay, according to the American Red Cross.
Staff and volunteers responded to home fires in areas across Southern Nevada, including Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Pahrump and Indian Springs.
“This past month illustrates how important Red Cross volunteers are to our community,” said Rachel Flanigan, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter. “They provide immediate compassion and care when displaced residents need it most.”
The American Red Cross said home fires are the nation’s most frequent disaster and can leave a family devastated and in need of urgent assistance.
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Residents interested in fire prevention assistance can schedule an appointment for free smoke alarm installation at SoundTheAlarm.org/Nevada.
During the home visit, Red Cross volunteers and community partners will share information on home fires, fire prevention strategies, actions to take during a fire, and guidance on creating evacuation plans for all occupants, including pets.
“Most people don’t realize that they only have about two minutes to escape a home fire and that smoke alarms need replacing every 10 years,” Flanigan said. “Arming yourself with this knowledge can mean the difference between survival and tragedy.”
Last year, American Red Cross volunteers responded to more than 300 Southern Nevada home fires, aiding over 1,200 people.
Volunteers are always needed to help install smoke alarms and share fire safety information with families. No prior experience is required, and training is provided; those interested can register at SoundTheAlarm.org/Nevada.
Nevadans will elect officials to represent them in state government, ahead of next year’s biennial legislative session. According to the state: “Members of the Assembly are elected every two years, and Senators serve a term of four years. Legislators are only allowed to serve a total of twelve years in each house. This means that a legislator can serve in one house (Assembly or Senate) for twelve years, then serve in the other house (Assembly or Senate) for another twelve years.”
Lawmakers craft and balance a budget for two years, and work to pass legislation to protect the rights and freedoms of residents. Major priorities will likely include things like healthcare costs, education funding, data center regulations, and environmental protections.
Election Snapshot
- Primary Election: June 9, 2026
- General Election: November 3, 2026
- Nevada voters will choose party nominees in the primary election, then elect the legislator in the general election.
- Nevadans can vote by mail, early in person, or on Election Day (see Polling Places page).
- Mail ballots are automatically sent to all active registered voters. You can check your voter registration status here.
What Does the Assembly Do?
The Nevada State Assembly is one body of the state’s legislative branch of government. The Assembly, along with the State Senate, works to pass laws, pass budgets, and meets every two years at the Legislative Building in Carson City, Nev. The Nevada Constitution sets the maximum number of legislators to 75, and the number of Senators cannot be less than one-third, or more than one-half, of the number of Assembly members. Since 1983, the Nevada Legislature has had 21 members in the Senate and 42 members in the Assembly.
Many races for Assembly seats have no primary election, as there aren’t enough candidates. We’re listing those with primary decisions first.
Nevada Assembly District 25
Incumbent Selena La Rue Hatch (Democrat) has no challenger in the primary, so she will be on November’s general election ballot.
Republican Primary
Nevada Assembly District 39
Erich Obermayr (Democrat) has no challenger in the primary, so he will be on November’s general election ballot.
Republican Primary
Incumbent Blayne Osborn (Republican) is running against three challengers in June’s primary election.
Nevada Assembly District 40
This seat is open after incumbent Philip O’Neill did not file for reelection.
Oscar Fuentes (Democrat) has no challenger in the primary, so he will be on November’s general election ballot.
Republican Primary
Editor’s Note: Candidate Stacy M. Woodbury filled out the questionnaire from the Sierra Nevada Ally. You can read it here.
The following Assembly districts have no primary election, as the candidates for the general election have been decided.
Nevada Assembly District 24
Nevada Assembly District 26
Nevada Assembly District 27
Nevada Assembly District 30
Nevada Assembly District 31
Nevada Assembly District 32
Nevada Assembly District 33
Nevada Assembly District 38
The Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada
has named Mackenzie Warren Kay, a shareholder in Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s State Government Relations Group, to its board of directors.
In her role, Warren Kay will support the organization’s strategic and fundraising efforts and serve on one of its committees.
“The Girl Scouts’ mission resonates with me on a personal level,” said Warren Kay. “I believe in giving every young woman the tools to be resilient, joyful, independent and confident to dream big—Girl Scouts does that.”
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A traffic incident near the Nevada-California border caused traffic delays for drivers along Interstate 15 Saturday morning, according to RTC of Southern Nevada.
The incident occurred on southbound I-15 before Yates Well Road near Nipton, California.
RTC told drivers to expect delays and traffic was moving slowly Saturday morning.
As of 2 p.m. Saturday, traffic was still backed up near the stateline.
Stay with 8 News Now for updates.
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