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  1. 7-Year-Old Girl Is Killed by Falling Boulder at Lake Tahoe Ski Resort Express, Yesterday

    The child was at the Diamond Peak Ski Resort, which said in a statement that she had not been skiing at the time it happened.

  2. How Would We Build Homes Without Immigrant Labor and Foreign Materials? Interactive, Yesterday

    Take a line-by-line look at the estimated costs of building this four-bedroom home in Phoenix, Ariz., under President Trump’s agenda.

  3. What’s So Hard About Building Trains? Travel, Yesterday

    In Florida, Brightline has proved that it can operate reliable, well-designed passenger trains that people want to ride. Can the public sector do the same?

  4. 3 States Issue Warnings About Unsolicited Packages of Seeds Express, March 31

    Alabama, Texas and New Mexico warned that the seeds, which apparently came from China, could sprout into invasive plants, officials said.

  5. It’s Spring, but the Sierra Are Getting Slammed by Another Round of Snow Weather, March 31

    The mountain range straddling California and Nevada is the target of a storm that may offer a late-season boost to the West Coast’s water supply.

  6. Sacramento Is Ready for Its Major League Moment. (Just Don’t Say ‘Sacramento.’) National, March 31

    The Athletics temporarily moved to California’s capital region, but insisted on avoiding references to Sacramento. Residents, who are thrilled to have M.L.B. games, are used to such slights.

  7. Fire at New Mexico Republican Party Headquarters Being Investigated as Arson Express, March 30

    Officials confirmed that the headquarters had been damaged in a fire, which the Republican Party called a “deliberate act of arson.”

  8. Utah Bans Most Flags, Including Pride, at Schools and Government Buildings Express, March 29

    The new law is among the most restrictive governing displays of flags, and is part of a polarizing debate focused on the Pride flag and other expressions of L.G.B.T.Q. support.

  9. Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water Well, March 28

    Medical experts warn the move could have consequences for oral health, especially among children.

  10. Las Vegas Man Faces State and U.S. Arson Charges in Torching of Tesla Vehicles Express, March 27

    The police said the man spray-painted the word “resist” on the doors of a Tesla repair center and then used a firearm and Molotov cocktails to damage five vehicles.

  11. Sundance Picks Its New Home: Boulder, Colo. Business, March 27

    The Sundance Institute chose the new location for the movie festival because it had outgrown Park City, Utah, its home for the past 40 years.

  12. Measles Cases in Kansas May Be Linked to Texas Outbreak Science, March 26

    State health officials worry that declining vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable nationwide.

  13. Pacific Northwest Could See Rare Thunderstorms on Wednesday Weather, March 26

    Severe weather could knock Oregon and Washington with winds over 60 miles per hour and hail larger than golf balls.

  14. ¿Trump o los migrantes? En esta ciudad de Colorado los residentes están divididos sobre la mayor amenaza En español, March 26

    El presidente Trump ha convertido a la tercera metrópolis más grande del estado en sinónimo del supuesto impacto de las pandillas venezolanas, pero algunos se preguntan si sus redadas están perjudicando más a la ciudad que a los migrantes.

  15. Shell Shocked: How Small Eateries Are Dealing With Record Egg Prices Projects and Initiatives, March 26

    Mom-and-pop businesses are trying to adapt to the soaring cost of eggs. The owners of four egg-centric restaurants across the country show how they are coping with this threat to their livelihoods.

  16. Living Car-Free in Arizona, on Purpose and Happily Climate, March 26

    One community near Phoenix is taking a “completely different” approach to development.

  17. They’re in Hot Water in Idaho. Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing. Climate, March 26

    Nearly 500 buildings in the state capital get their heat from a clean, renewable source located deep in the ground.

  18. Bridges and Tunnels in Colorado Are Helping Animals Commute Climate, March 26

    The state has emerged as a leader in building wildlife crossings, which can save animals, money and human lives.

  19. At This Clinic in Hawaii, Nature Is the Medicine Climate, March 26

    A neglected parcel of land was restored by volunteers and patients at a community medical center. Along the way, their health also improved.

  20. 99 Degrees? In March?! Phoenix Shatters a Heat Record. Weather, March 25

    Much of the West and Southwest faced unseasonably warm temperatures this week. But it won’t last long.

  21. Who Is the Artist Behind the Portrait Trump Hates? Culture, March 25

    The portrait of President Trump that he criticized as “truly the worst” was swiftly removed from the Colorado Capitol. The woman who painted it has remained silent.

  22. Man and 2 Children Are Found Alive After Plane Crash Into an Alaska Lake Express, March 25

    A volunteer pilot found the three on Monday morning after they had been missing all night, the authorities said. They were taken to a hospital.

  23. In Aurora, Colo., a Split Over the Biggest Threat to the City: Migrants or Trump? National, March 25

    President Trump has made Colorado’s third-largest city synonymous with the supposed scourge of Venezuelan gangs, but some wonder if his immigration raids are damaging the city more than the migrants ever did.

  24. Colorado retirará el retrato presidencial que Trump calificó como ‘realmente el peor’ En español, March 25

    “A nadie le gusta una mala foto o pintura de sí mismo”, dijo el presidente Trump sobre el retrato, que muestra al presidente con rasgos notablemente suavizados.

  25. Teen Who Set Off Avalanche Is Fourth Person Killed on Alaska Slopes This Month Express, March 24

    A 16-year-old was riding a snowmobile in the Kenai Mountains when he was swept away and buried, officials said.

  26. Colorado Legislature Will Take Down Trump Portrait He Derided as ‘Truly the Worst’ Washington, March 24

    “Nobody likes a bad picture or painting of themselves,” President Trump said of the portrait, which portrayed the president with remarkably softened features.

  27. Bernie Sanders Is Tapping Into a Deep Vein of Anger in America Op Ed, March 24

    Struggling working-class voters fear that the country they’ve always counted on is sliding away because of Trump.

  28. ‘Buckle Up’: In Montana, Republican Lawmakers Target the Judiciary National, March 24

    Republicans in Montana and other states complain that liberal judges are tossing out the laws they pass. Now, conservative legislators are trying to change the rules, and the judges.

  29. Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman Elected to Congress, Dies at 49 Express, March 24

    Ms. Love, from Utah, held a seat in the House for two terms until she aroused the enmity of President Trump. She was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.

  30. A Hare, a Fox, an Owl, a Snail: Animal Memoirs Are Going Wild Books, March 23

    Books about writers’ dogs and cats are a literary staple. Now there’s a booming subset of memoirs about writers’ relationships with less domestic creatures.

  31. Chomps Recalls Beef and Turkey Sticks Over ‘Pieces of Metal’ Complaints Express, March 22

    The snack sticks included in the recall were packaged at a single facility in Idaho from Jan. 16 through Jan. 23, the company said.

  32. A Montana Senator Seeks to Be Trump’s Voice in Beijing Foreign, March 22

    Senator Steve Daines said in an interview that in meetings with Chinese officials, he called for talks between President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping.

  33. Four Arrested in Shooting that Killed 3 and Injured 15 at New Mexico Park, Officials Say Express, March 22

    An altercation between two groups led up to the gunfire at an unsanctioned gathering of drivers of modified sports cars on Friday night, officials said.

  34. E.P.A. Investigations of Severe Pollution Look Increasingly at Risk Climate, March 22

    The agency will no longer shut down “any stage of energy production,” absent an imminent threat, a new memo says, and will curtail efforts to cut pollution in poorer areas.

  35. Long Before She Was Charged With Murder, a Group of Men Had Raised an Alarm Express, March 21

    “I told the judge, I told the D.A., that she was going to kill somebody,” said David Butler, one of several men who said they had been drugged and defrauded by the same woman in New Orleans.

  36. U.S. Says Decision to Turn Back French Scientist Had Nothing to Do With Trump Foreign, March 21

    The Department of Homeland Security said the academic was denied entry because he had “confidential” data from an American lab, not because of his views on the president’s policies.

  37. Food Banks Left in the Lurch as Some Shipments Are Suspended Washington, March 21

    A representative of a nationwide food pantry network, said U.S.D.A. officials had informed him that some food aid distributed by the federal government was under review.

  38. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Puts Her Own Spin on Bernie Sanders’s Pitch Politics, March 21

    The two progressive leaders, one young and one old, are touring Western cities with a similar message but a key difference in how they sell it.

  39. Republican Ex-Candidate Is Convicted in Shooting Plot Targeting New Mexico Democrats Express, March 20

    Solomon Peña, who lost an election for a statehouse seat in 2022, was convicted on all 13 counts.

  40. 36 Hours in Hilo, Hawaii Interactive, March 20

    Low key and affordable, Hilo has recently raised its coolness factor with a swanky new speakeasy and local chefs gaining national recognition. And outside town, you can witness the fiery spectacle of its resident volcano, Kilauea, now in a particu...

  41. Small Plane That Crashed in Alaska Was a Half-Ton Overweight, U.S. Says Express, March 19

    All 10 people on board were killed when the plane, flying in poor visibility, plunged into sea ice near Nome in February.

  42. ‘Por fin te tenemos’: una defensora de los derechos de los migrantes es detenida en Colorado En español, March 19

    Jeanette Vizguerra, quien fue noticia nacional en Estados Unidos por eludir la deportación en el sótano de una iglesia, es la activista más recientemente detenida por agentes federales de migración.

  43. $1.1 Million Homes in New York, Hawaii and Pennsylvania Real Estate, March 19

    A 19th-century townhouse in Hudson, a condo in Honolulu and a Romanesque Revival building in Philadelphia.

  44. The Democratic Party’s New Recruiter Has a Theory Editorial, March 19

    The Democrats’ best chance to constrain President Trump is winning control of the House in 2026. Here’s how they might do it.

  45. Dry Winds Create Blinding Dust Storms in New Mexico and Texas Video, March 19

    Dry winds fueled dust storms that limited visibility to near zero on some roadways and raised the risk of fires breaking out in the region.

  46. Dust Storms in Texas and New Mexico Raise Fire Risks Express, March 19

    Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero in some parts of New Mexico, prompting road closures. Forecasters say dangerous fire conditions will persist until Thursday.

  47. ‘We Finally Got You.’ Immigrant-Rights Advocate Arrested in Colorado. National, March 18

    Jeanette Vizguerra, who made national news evading deportation in a church basement, is the latest activist to be taken into custody by federal immigration agents.

  48. Two New Mexico Teenagers Are Charged With Murdering a Cyclist Express, March 18

    A 13-year-old intentionally drove a stolen vehicle into a man as he was riding his bike to work last year, killing him, the police said.

  49. Film, Film, Film for the Home Team Culture, March 18

    During spring training, Major League Baseball players recorded trick shots and podcasts at a content house in the hope of broadening the sport’s cultural relevance.

  50. On a Mountain in Utah, Modernism in Glass and Pine Real Estate, March 18

    A family from California embraced the slopes of Park City, and built a house in tune with nature.

  51. Trump Appoints Michael Flynn, Walt Nauta and Other Allies to Oversee Military Academies Washington, March 18

    Among other appointees were Charlie Kirk, Sean Spicer and the daughter of Steve Bannon. President Trump purged several of the military oversight boards last month.

  52. La esposa de Gene Hackman murió al menos un día después de lo que se creía En español, March 18

    Tras analizar su teléfono móvil, los investigadores averiguaron que Betsy Arakawa había realizado tres llamadas, una de ellas a una clínica.

  53. Warned Off Meeting Voters, Republicans Who Do Confront Anger and Unease Washington, March 17

    In a deeply conservative district and a more liberal one, two Republicans found uncertainty and anxiety about the Trump administration’s agenda and their support of it.

  54. Gene Hackman’s Wife Died at Least a Day Later Than Originally Thought Culture, March 17

    Betsy Arakawa made several calls to a medical clinic on Feb. 12, the day after the authorities initially believed that she died.

  55. Extremely Critical Fire Conditions Return to the Southern Plains Weather, March 17

    Forecasters warn that more “very destructive” fires could spread uncontrollably.

  56. Measles, MAHA Moms and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Op Ed, March 17

    How modern vaccines fell victim to their own success.

  57. Some Federal Office Leases Restored After Pushback to Musk Team’s Cuts Washington, March 17

    The chaotic effort to reduce the government’s real estate portfolio is another example of the setbacks the administration has faced as officials try to carry out President Trump’s agenda.

  58. 1 Man. 12 Strings. 300 Guitars. T Style, March 17

    The artist Larry Bell has amassed a vast collection of acoustic instruments, carefully stored in a climate-controlled room.

  59. Rejected by Washington, Federal Workers Find Open Arms in State Governments Washington, March 15

    Seeking to serve as a counterweight to the Trump administration, a flurry of mostly blue states has created initiatives — and ad campaigns — to lure federal employees to state government jobs.

  60. Keeping With Kennedy’s Advice, Measles Patients Turn to Unproven Treatments Science, March 15

    In West Texas, some with severe illness have not been taken to a doctor until their conditions worsened, officials said.

  61. Are We Crazy to Cross Such a Treacherous River? Op Ed, March 15

    Life lessons when the path ahead is blocked.

  62. Raul M. Grijalva, a Democratic Progressive in the House, Dies at 77 Obits, March 14

    The son of an immigrant, he represented a majority Hispanic district in Arizona for 12 terms but had lately been absent from Capitol Hill while being treated for cancer.

  63. DOGE Could Gut a Piece of Trump Family History National, March 14

    In the heart of Seattle, a national park memorializes the grit of the Klondike gold rush, where the president’s grandfather built his early wealth. The park is now under threat.

  64. Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93 Obits, March 14

    A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.

  65. For Parents of Babies Near Measles Outbreaks, a Painful Waiting Game Well, March 14

    Infants are at higher risk of complications from the measles but can’t be vaccinated right away.

  66. Why Is Trump So Obsessed With McKinley? Op Ed, March 14

    At least a dozen other mountains and ridges in the U.S. already carry the name McKinley.

  67. Plane Fire at Denver Airport Forces Passengers to Evacuate Onto Wing Express, March 14

    The flight had been diverted to the airport after experiencing “engine vibrations,” the authorities said. Twelve people were taken to hospitals.

  68. Plane Catches Fire at Denver Airport Video, March 14

    Some passengers were evacuated using slides from the American Airlines plane after it experienced an “engine-related issue,” the airline said.

  69. Death Toll in 1999 Columbine School Shooting Climbs to 14 With Homicide Ruling Express, March 13

    Anne Marie Hochhalter, who was paralyzed from the waist down when she was shot in the chest and back, died on Feb. 16. A coroner classified the death as a homicide.

  70. State Senator Didn’t Use Runway Lights Before Fatal Plane Crash, U.S. Says Express, March 13

    Doug Larsen of North Dakota, his wife and two of their children were killed in 2023 when the plane he was piloting crashed in Utah. Mr. Larsen was most likely disoriented by the lack of light, investigators said.

  71. Housing Discrimination Groups Sue DOGE and HUD for Cutting Funds Real Estate, March 13

    Organizations that enforce the federal Fair Housing Act say they are struggling to operate with the sudden elimination of annual grants.

  72. The Salmon Are Thriving. So Are Many of the People. Why Would Anyone Shut This Down? Op Ed, March 13

    How tribal leaders, commercial fisherman and a few small environmental groups won an uphill campaign against dams.

  73. 6 Spectacular North American Train Trips Travel, March 13

    The trains are destinations in themselves, offering a mix of spectacular sightseeing, onboard dining and glorious open-air observation cars.

  74. We Still Don’t Know Who Built the Monolith Express, March 12

    The authorities have little to say about a mysterious metal object that appeared, then swiftly vanished, in a remote part of the Red Rock Country region of Utah in 2020.

  75. Where U.S. Measles Outbreaks Are Spreading Interactive, March 12

    As new cases are reported, our maps and illustrations show the spread of the virus and how infections can run through a community.

  76. Stinky, Fussy, $800 a Pound: The Rush Is on for Oregon Truffles Dining, March 11

    Pete Wells joins the pack of dogs and humans trying to sniff out these culinary treasures.

  77. Gabbard Begins Trip to Visit Japan, Thailand and India Washington, March 11

    Tulsi Gabbard, who stopped in Honolulu on Wednesday, will address a security conference in New Delhi next week and stop in France en route back to the United States.

  78. Jessie Mahaffey, Survivor of Pearl Harbor Attack, Dies at 102 Express, March 10

    He was cleaning the deck of the U.S.S. Oklahoma when it capsized under Japanese torpedo fire. Less than a year later, he survived the sinking of another Navy ship in the Pacific.

  79. Fire Damages 4 Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle Express, March 10

    Federal and local law enforcement authorities are investigating what caused the Sunday night fire, which came after a series of attacks against Tesla in rebuke of its chief executive, Elon Musk.

  80. Trump’s Call to Scrap ‘Horrible’ Chip Program Spreads Panic Business, March 10

    The president’s attack on the key tenet of the Biden administration’s industrial policy has set off concerns that he may claw back its funding.

  81. Tribes and Students Sue Trump Administration Over Firings at Native Schools National, March 9

    More than one quarter of the staff members at the only two federally run colleges for Native students were cut in February.

  82. Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target Express, March 9

    The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the federal government.

  83. ¿Qué es el hantavirus, la inusual enfermedad que mató a Betsy Arakawa? En español, March 8

    Arakawa, esposa del actor Gene Hackman, murió por los efectos de una enfermedad causada a menudo por el contacto con excrementos de roedores infectados.

  84. Former Ride-Share Driver Sentenced to 290 Years for Kidnapping a Dozen Women Express, March 8

    John Pastor-Mendoza, a Lyft driver, falsely posed as the ride that the women had requested and targeted victims who appeared intoxicated, the Denver district attorney said.

  85. Un final inquietante: los 7 días en que la esposa de Gene Hackman ya no pudo cuidarlo En español, March 8

    Puede que nunca se conozcan los detalles exactos, pero Hackman, de 95 años y con alzhéimer avanzado, estuvo solo durante aproximadamente una semana tras la muerte de su esposa y única cuidadora.

  86. A Haunting Coda: The 7 Days Gene Hackman’s Wife Could No Longer Care for Him National, March 8

    The exact details may never be known, but Mr. Hackman, 95 with advanced Alzheimer’s, was alone for about a week after his wife and sole caregiver died.

  87. An Oregon Family Vanished in 1958. Their Car May Have Been Found in a River. Express, March 8

    The case of the Martin family’s disappearance has bewildered local residents and investigators for more than six decades — until Friday.

  88. What Is Hantavirus, the Rare Disease That Killed Betsy Arakawa? Express, March 8

    Ms. Arakawa, the wife of the actor Gene Hackman, died from the effects of a disease often caused by contact with droppings from infected rodents.

  89. Gene Hackman y su esposa murieron por causas naturales, según los investigadores En español, March 7

    Hackman padecía alzhéimer, lo que contribuyó a su muerte por enfermedad cardiaca, según las autoridades. Su esposa, Betsy Arakawa, murió días antes que él de una afección respiratoria.

  90. Gene Hackman Died a Week After His Wife, Both From Natural Causes National, March 7

    The actor’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died of a respiratory illness linked to rodents, New Mexico officials said. Mr. Hackman had Alzheimer’s, which contributed to his death from heart disease.

  91. As Measles Continues to Spread in Texas, Cases Jump in New Mexico Science, March 7

    The outbreak has sickened nearly 200 people in Gaines County, Texas. A neighboring county in New Mexico has seen 21 new cases since Tuesday.

  92. One Fire, Two Burned Homes and Wildly Different Insurance Outcomes Real Estate, March 7

    Two neighboring families lost their houses in a Colorado wildfire. One was reimbursed for the contents of their home within seven weeks, and the other is still fighting.

  93. Two Army Soldiers Are Accused of Selling Military Secrets Express, March 7

    One of the soldiers was accused in a federal indictment of selling sensitive information to people in China. A former soldier was also arrested.

  94. ‘I’m Freaking Out’: New Texts Detail Key Minutes of Idaho Murders National, March 7

    Newly released messages reveal that two roommates in the home where four college students were murdered were alarmed by a masked person in the house that night.

  95. Man Charged With Tupac’s Murder Says His Prior Admissions Were False Culture, March 6

    The suspect, Duane Keith Davis, said in a jailhouse interview with ABC that he did not write the memoir that places him at the scene of the crime and is being used by prosecutors.

  96. Taiwan’s President Tries to Ease Fears Over U.S. Chip Investment Foreign, March 6

    The Taiwanese chip giant TSMC’s plan to invest $100 billion in the United States has been met with anxiety and criticism in its home country.

  97. Republicans Grill Democratic Mayors on Immigration Policy Video, March 6

    At a congressional hearing, House Republicans accused the mayors of New York, Denver, Chicago and Boston of providing sanctuary to criminals and not fully cooperating with federal immigration efforts.

  98. Takeaways From a Contentious Hearing on Big-City Immigration Policies National, March 5

    Republicans accused the mayors of New York, Chicago, Denver and Boston of providing sanctuary to criminals, while Democrats pointed to falling crime rates and defended helping the needy.

  99. Denver’s Mayor Defends Immigration Policy Against G.O.P. Attacks National, March 5

    Mayor Mike Johnston faced hours of hostile questions from House members, some from his own party.

  100. Gene Hackman’s 2 Surviving Dogs Are Healthy and Safe, Boarder Says National, March 5

    A third dog that was found dead last week with the couple was an Australian Kelpie mix named Zinna, the boarder said.

  101. $850,000 Homes in Florida, Rhode Island and New Mexico Real Estate, March 5

    A condo in Miami, a 1920s cottage in Newport and an adobe house in Taos.

  102. An Island Cabin Touched by Lots of Hands Special Sections, March 5

    How artisans in a corner of the Pacific Northwest turned a rocky retreat into a permanent residence.

  103. 150 Years of Change: How Old Photos, Recaptured, Reveal a Shifting Climate Travel, March 5

    In the heart of Utah’s Uinta Mountains, a team of scientists is re-creating historical pictures to study how much, and how quickly, ecosystems are changing.

  104. In One Swing District, Guarded Optimism After Trump’s First Six Weeks Politics, March 4

    With President Trump set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, many voters in Arizona’s divided First Congressional District remain hopeful for his new term, even amid partisan rancor.

  105. Justice Dept. to Review Election Tampering Conviction of Pro-Trump Clerk Washington, March 4

    The decision, revealed in a filing in a Colorado clerk’s bid to overturn her conviction, marks another example of President Trump’s Justice Department intervening to aid supporters or go after foes.

  106. Old-Fashioned Train Heists Yield Modern-Day Loot: Nike Air Jordans Express, March 3

    Transnational gangs have been targeting sneakers, wireless gaming headsets and other modern merchandise transported by rail, according to federal prosecutors.

  107. Gene Hackman Was Their Most Famous Neighbor. They Rarely Saw Him. National, March 3

    Before they were found dead at home last week, the movie star and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, lived an increasingly isolated life in New Mexico.

  108. TSMC, the Chip Giant, Is to Spend $100 Billion in U.S. Over the Next 4 Years Business, March 3

    The investment plan, announced at the White House, was made as the Trump administration pushes to bring chip making back to the United States.

  109. Woman Pleads Guilty in Covid Tax Credit Scheme That Netted $33 Million Express, February 15

    A Nevada business owner prepared and filed false tax returns to fraudulently obtain Covid relief money for her businesses and others, prosecutors said.

  110. ‘Un virus peligroso’: la gripe aviar en EE. UU. entra en una nueva fase En español, January 27

    Una pandemia humana puede prevenirse, incluso ahora, dicen los científicos. Pero una serie de acontecimientos de las últimas semanas indica que la posibilidad ya no es remota.

  111. ‘A Dangerous Virus’: Bird Flu Enters a New Phase Science, January 27

    A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.

  112. Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up Business, January 14

    The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

  113. Owners of Colorado Funeral Home Admit to Abusing Nearly 200 Corpses Express, November 24

    Jon and Carie Hallford pleaded guilty to corpse abuse after dozens of decaying bodies were found at their funeral home.

  114. An Idaho Health Department Is Barred From Offering Covid Shots Well, November 5

    Experts worry the unusual move, driven by vaccine misinformation, could fuel further efforts to interfere with immunizations.

  115. The Hard Truth About Montana and Jon Tester’s Senate Race Editorial, October 15

    The state’s changing electorate and America’s polarized politics have turned Montana’s Senate race into the most consequential of the year.

  116. Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost Business, October 9

    Nearly a month into a union walkout, the aerospace giant withdrew its latest contract offer, and the two sides exchanged blame over the breakdown.

  117. Neil Gorsuch Has a Few Thoughts About America Today Op Ed, August 4

    The justice talks about everything from his indictment of the regulatory state to the rights of Native Americans.

  118. ‘Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net’ Review: How the Magic Happens Weekend, July 25

    This documentary chronicles the reboot and reopening in Las Vegas of the acrobatic show “O,” which shutdown during the pandemic.

  119. How Free School Meals Went Mainstream Headway, May 21

    Over the past decade, many more schools started to offer free meals to all children, regardless of family income.

  120. How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence Interactive, May 14

    The footprint of gun violence in the U.S. has expanded, as shootings worsened in already suffering neighborhoods and killings spread to new places during the pandemic years.

  121. Fake Tags Add to Real Chaos on American Roads National, April 19

    Officials are moving to increase enforcement and change laws in response to the rise in counterfeit or expired plates, which exploded during the pandemic.

  122. Owners of Funeral Home With Decaying Bodies Are Charged With Covid Relief Fraud Express, April 15

    Originally charged after 190 decomposing bodies were found at their Colorado funeral home, the couple now face federal charges that they fraudulently obtained $880,000 in relief funds.

  123. How a Pandemic Boom Led to a ‘Property Tax Mess’ in Colorado National, April 3

    A surge of new residents into Rocky Mountain states drove up home prices. The result was property tax increases of 40 percent or more for some of those already there.

  124. How Nevada Is Pushing to Generate Jobs Beyond the Casinos Business, February 5

    Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.

  125. California and Oregon Ease Covid Isolation Rules, Breaking With C.D.C. National, January 21

    Two of the most cautious states have bypassed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by letting students and workers who have the virus but are asymptomatic avoid isolation.

  126. Portland Teachers’ Strike Ends After More Than Three Weeks National, November 27

    Portland students have struggled with absenteeism since the pandemic,

  127. In Schools, an Invisible Threat Becomes Clear Insider, September 7

    Apoorva Mandavilli, a health and science reporter for The New York Times, traveled across the country to learn how educators are preparing for the next pandemic.

  128. For Hawaii’s Governor, a Balancing Act With No Margin for Error National, August 21

    Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.

  129. Utah Fugitive Accused of Selling Fake Covid-19 Cure Is Arrested Express, August 15

    Gordon Hunter Petersen is accused of posing as a doctor and making at least $2 million selling a bogus Covid-19 cure.

  130. The Recovery Left Nevada Behind. Can the State Change Its Luck? Business, August 4

    Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the country at 5.4 percent as officials insist the economy must move away from its focus on gambling.

  131. Steph Catudal’s Memoir Is Actually Two Books Woven Together Book Review, June 15

    When her husband was diagnosed with lung cancer, the author was haunted by a long-ago loss — one she’d already written about.

  132. Are We Actually Arguing About Whether 14-Year-Olds Should Work in Meatpacking Plants? Op Ed, March 27

    Rollbacks on child labor protections are happening amid a surge of child labor violations.

  133. Deaths Among Pregnant Women and New Mothers Rose Sharply During Pandemic Science, January 27

    The fatalities, occurring disproportionately among Native American and Black women, were linked not just to medical complications but also to homicides and accidents.

  134. Utah Plastic Surgeon Sold Fake Covid-19 Vaccine Cards for $50, U.S. Says Express, January 24

    Dr. Michael Kirk Moore and three of his associates were indicted this month in a scheme that federal prosecutors said lasted from May 2021 to September 2022.

  135. How a ‘Golden Era for Large Cities’ Might Be Turning Into an ‘Urban Doom Loop’ Op Ed, November 30

    What seemed like a transitory step to avoid infection has become a major force driving the future direction of urban America.

  136. Vanished in the Pacific Interactive, November 28

    Driven by Covid chaos, online disinformation and a YouTube guru, two Americans went looking for solace on a sailboat in the middle of the ocean. They found a different fate.

  137. Following Up on America’s Downtowns Insider, October 30

    A team of reporters and photographers profiled 10 city centers across the country, all in varying stages of economic recovery and transformation.

  138. Meet Me Downtown Interactive, October 26

    We visited 10 cities across the country to see how the pandemic and its aftershocks have reshaped the American downtown.

  139. Companies Hoarding Workers Could Be Good News for the Economy Business, October 12

    Employers have been burned by a labor shortage. Will that make them act differently if the economy slows down?

  140. In Seattle, It’s Almost Normal Travel, September 1

    The pandemic may have left some gaps in the urban fabric, but a neighborhood-by-neighborhood rundown of new restaurants and art events reveals that recovery is well underway.

  141. School Is for Wasting Time and Money Op Ed, September 1

    I have deep doubts about the intellectual and social value of schooling.

  142. Revelry and Unease in Alaska as Cruises Return Travel, August 18

    Ships are carrying fewer passengers than they did before the pandemic, but in port towns where the bulk of the economy depends on cruise travel, business owners say they are “grateful for what we have.”

  143. In the Mile High City, Festivals and Food Are on the Rise Travel, August 11

    Denver has regained its prepandemic vibrancy, with a plethora of new restaurants and hotels, and the return of some old favorites.

  144. ¿La naturaleza sanó durante la ‘antropausa’ pandémica? en Español, July 19

    La suspensión de actividades humanas por la covid ha sido una oportunidad para entender mejor cómo afectamos a otras especies del planeta.

  145. Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’? Science, July 16

    Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.

  146. Hawaii, the last state with an indoor mask mandate for public schools, will make masks optional. National, July 13

    Masks will become optional in Hawaii’s schools when the new academic year starts on Aug. 1, as the state tries for “a more normal classroom experience this fall,” a state health official said.

  147. Denali National Park, in Alaska, reinstates an indoor mask mandate in the busy summer season. Travel, July 9

    As counties report elevated levels of transmission, national parks are once again requiring masks in gift shops, on tour buses and other indoor spaces.

  148. The major tourist draws of San Juan, and Miami-Dade and Honolulu counties, have become virus hot spots. Express, June 10

    “Covid-19 hasn’t disappeared as much as our patience for precautions has,” said one public health expert.

  149. Google Maps Workers Say They Can’t Afford the Trip Back to the Office Business, May 23

    The contract workers are resisting a plan to resume in-person work, citing health concerns and commuting costs.

  150. Thousands of Migrants Have Been Waiting for Months to Enter U.S. National, May 19

    People from around the world have been lingering on the border, awaiting the end of pandemic restrictions. Their fate remains one of the Biden administration’s biggest challenges on immigration.