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06/04/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — With Truckee being a host of small town history for centuries, the community holds decades of stories surrounding the town's arts and culture. Continuing to create history and pave the way for...

06/03/2023

In 1859, a deposit of silver was discovered in a peak of the Virginia Range, the first major silver discovery in the United States, kicking off a silver rush that brought thousands of prospectors to...

06/03/2023

So what is that knotty collection of cells differentiated for various purposes that somehow coheres into a self-aware organism, capable of asking the question "Who am I?" And what are we really asking when posing...

06/03/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Placer County Museums is bringing back the Heritage Trail Museums Tour, with museums throughout the county offering free admission on select dates this summer. A total of 27 museums and historical...

06/03/2023

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Palisades Tahoe is attempting to alleviate the gridlock that was common this past winter season with solutions that include a mix of free and reserve-in-advance, paid parking for all guests. Palisades...

06/02/2023

CRYSTAL BAY, Nev. — A gas leak due to road construction on Thursday forced the closure of State Route 28 and officials had nearby residents shelter in place for more than two hours. North Lake...

06/02/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — It just got easier to find resources and county information specific to North Lake Tahoe. Placer County officially launched its new Tahoe-specific website www.placer.ca.gov/tahoe on Thursday, just in time for summer. Residents...

06/02/2023

As I've been writing this piece I'll admit that I struggled. It was originally meant to be an article on "art as activism," in particular related to climate, and I made several honest stabs at...

06/02/2023

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Alterra Mountain Company announced on Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Idaho's Schweitzer, further expanding the company's portfolio in the Pacific Northwest by joining Crystal Mountain in...

06/02/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Topina is single and ready to mingle. She's pulling out all the stops in trying to find her new home, including allowing lots of belly rubs (which normally many cats dislike). Topina...

06/02/2023

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — The Olympic Valley Public Service District Board of Directors discussed changes to the district's water conservation and drought standards during its May meeting. Staff presented the proposed changes to the board...

06/02/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — After years of organizing triathlons, off-road endurance races, trail runs, and other events, Big Blue Adventure is throwing a bone to the dog lovers of the Tahoe region. The inaugural Tail...

06/01/2023

When traveling to Lake Tahoe, one looks for a variety of fun ways to make memories with families and loved ones. One specialty in Lake Tahoe are the handcrafted desserts that are specially made for...

06/01/2023

CRYSTAL BAY, Nev. — A single vehicle crash early Tuesday morning closed Nevada State Route 28 for a few hours and authorities are looking for the driver who drove off the road. Nevada State Police...

06/01/2023

CRYSTAL BAY, Nev. — The Waldorf Astoria team came together on Tuesday, May 23, for a community meeting to discuss special use permits needed for the project through Washoe County. The meeting was the first...

06/01/2023

To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and around Trukcee-Tahoe can be a challenge — there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we'll dive into dishes that will...

06/01/2023

Grow Your Own Festival: High Elevation Gardening Learn how to garden at a higher elevation at the Grow You Own: Higher Elevation Gardening festival, a free community event at 11 a.m. Friday, June 2, at...

05/31/2023

Signing up for a summer reading challenge at your local library can offer numerous benefits. It not only helps children and teens maintain their reading skills during the summer break but also encourages exploration, imagination,...

05/31/2023

Away back in 1961, the SAE Fraternity at the University of Oregon held a House Dance in a barn out in Creswell, thirteen miles south of Eugene. I got there early with a date I...

05/31/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — A Virginia man was arrested on Friday, May 19, after a citizen noticed him openly carrying a firearm on his hip in the Cobblestone Center in Tahoe City. Thomas Alexander, 42,...

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