Nate Hegyi
Outside/In Host & Senior ProducerBefore joining New Hampshire Public Radio in February 2022, Nate covered public lands, federal agencies and tribal affairs as a reporter for the Mountain West News Bureau, a consortium of NPR member stations in the region. Nate's work has aired on NPR, BBC, CBC and other outlets.
In 2020, he was awarded the Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize for riding a bicycle. Okay, he also produced a podcast about the 800-mile trip and interviewed rural voters ahead of a contentious election. But mainly he just rode his bicycle, something he likes to do a lot. He also likes hanging out with his three dogs and taking long trips to the desert with his wife, Christine.
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Nevada's governor has imposed an indoor mask mandate for counties with high COVID-19 rates, including Las Vegas. Front-line workers, tourists and a public health expert react.
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In June, about 340 couples a day were getting hitched in Sin City, a rate higher than even before the pandemic.
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Nevada is among the first states to request one of the CDC's new COVID-19 "strike teams" to help reduce infections and increase vaccinations, specifically in Las Vegas.
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At least 19 people have died since 2016 in tribal detention centers overseen by Indian Affairs, our investigation found. Several died after correctional officers failed to provide proper medical care.
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In Libby, Mont., an estimated 1 in 10 have an asbestos-related illness, after decades of pollution from a now-shuttered mine. With lungs already scarred, many fear contracting the coronavirus.
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More than 24 local public health officials have quit since April amid backlash against coronavirus restrictions. A historian says that's unprecedented. Health officials describe what pushed them out.
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As anti-racism protests continue, people with guns are now coming to them. Rampant rumors of antifa violence draw some; others say they are protecting protesters.
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Banishment in Indian Country is usually used for violent offenders only. But in Utah, some tribal members are suing in federal court after being banished for what they say are political reasons.
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The Salt Lake Tribune just became the first legacy newspaper to become a nonprofit. It hopes the move will bolster its financial prospects as daily newspapers continue to close.
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Social media is helping drive more people to visit national parks. While it's getting folks out there, it's also causing traffic jams and congestion in places valued for solitude and reflection.