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04/27/2024

The Truckee Tahoe region is experiencing the accelerating impacts of climate change with profound consequences for our health and well-being. As physicians, we witness firsthand the health impacts of this change.

04/27/2024

It's been almost a year and a half that members of our local chapter of the Citizens' Climate Lobby have been attending monthly board meetings of the Tahoe Forest Health System. At these meetings, we've requested through public comments that …

04/27/2024

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency met on Wednesday, Apr. 24 to discuss an amendment to the Washoe County Tahoe Area Plan.

04/26/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Get ready to groove, sway, and sing along as Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District announced its most exciting musical extravaganza yet. TDRPD is hosting three back to back concert series, captivating audiences with 25 straight weeks …

04/26/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe Forest Laboratory in Tahoe City that was temporarily closed earlier this week will reopen on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 925 N. Lake Blvd. The new lab services facility is conveniently located in the …

04/26/2024

I would be remiss to start an article on comfort food without acknowledging that one of the biggest factors in what makes certain dishes comforting is nostalgia. It could be a saucy bolognese you grew up eating in your grandma's …

04/26/2024

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – In the whitewater world, ambitious teenagers are making waves and turning heads. Meet The Troublemakers, an elite U19 men's raft racing team composed of lifelong river rats Alex Tippett, Ethan Somer, Bodhi Bockhorst of North Tahoe, …

04/25/2024

October 23, 1940 – April 11, 2024
Lawrence "Larry" James Tomlinson, 83, of Park City, Utah, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his beloved wife, Gail, by his side. He was born on …

04/25/2024

February 21, 1940 – February 10, 2024
On the morning of February 10, 2024, Gwendolyn Isabel Licklider (Gwen), sadly passed away from natural causes at the age of 83. In her final days, Gwen was cared for in the home …

04/25/2024

FRISCO, Colo. – The United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA) is no stranger to the winter sports scene, orchestrating an lineup of 500+ Snowboard and Freeski events annually across around 120 ski resorts throughout the United States. …

04/25/2024

To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and around the basin can be a challenge – there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we'll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those hunger …

04/25/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Library Literacy Program would like to thank their volunteer tutors at the Truckee Library Branch. These wonderful volunteers dedicate their time to helping an adult learner achieve their literacy goals.

04/25/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee got a new domain name and a website refresh, which launched last month. The changes were presented to the Town Council during its Tuesday, April 23 meeting.

04/24/2024

As a family doctor passionate about helping people improve their well-being through a healthy lifestyle, I am particularly focused on stress management, especially during National Stress Awareness Month in April. Stress affects us all, but with the right tools, we …

04/24/2024

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose- by any other name would smell as sweet." Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. That my friends is our clever lead into today's column.

04/24/2024

The North Tahoe golf team is gearing up for their final regular-season tournament on Tuesday, Apr. 30, at Toiyabe. Having secured victories in four out of six tournaments and placing second in the other two, they're undoubtedly a force to …

04/24/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. —Truckee Donner Public Utility District's board of directors oversaw a packed agenda at the April board meeting. After adopting TDPUD's first-ever integrated resource plan, they also reviewed TDPUD's report on electric power purchased in 2023. On the water …

04/24/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe City Public Utility District and the North Tahoe Public Utility District have secured funding from the California Tahoe Conservancy for a crucial initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in North Lake Tahoe. …

04/24/2024

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Those who love Tahoe now have a refreshing way to give back to the environment. Starting this spring, Tahoe Artesian Water is donating $1 from every case of still or sparkling water sold to the Tahoe …

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