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09/12/2024

To try and decide each week where and what to eat 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 pangs and …

09/11/2024

MT. ROSE HIGHWAY, Nev. – The Davis Fire that started east of Mt. Rose on Saturday, Sept. 7, has since approached two popular ski stops on Mt. Rose Highway.

09/11/2024

Dear Therapist: I'm 25 years old. I feel angry, sad and hopeless about the environment, politics, the cost of living here and the future of our planet. How can I feel better when things are so messed up?

09/11/2024

AUBURN, Calif. Placer County is now the top-ranked county in the United States and California for the number of communities participating in the Firewise USA program.

09/11/2024

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Luis Rubio-Aguilar, an outdoor guide who has worked extensively in Tahoe, will lead free Spanish/English bilingual events on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15. The events will include a nature hike, lunch and paddling …

09/11/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to discuss continuing the Short-Term Rental Workforce Housing Token Pilot Program.

09/10/2024

July 25, 1960 – August 14, 2024

09/10/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee Donner Public Utility District named a newly-built water pump station the Joseph "Joe" R. Aguera Pump Station, in recognition of Aguera's 37 years of commendable service. A ceremony was held at the pump station on Aug. …

09/10/2024

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – On Sunday, Sept. 8, Incline Village hosted an event titled "Stop the Violence" to honor Patricia Portella-Wright, a local resident murdered near the Tahoe community. Her body was discovered abandoned off the side of Mt. Rose.

09/10/2024

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee High School's cross country teams made a significant impact at the Nevada Union Invitational in Grass Valley, competing in the challenging Large School division.

09/09/2024

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Incline Middle School students have created an anti-litter campaign, called Love Our Lake.

09/09/2024

TAHOMA, Calif. – Sierra State Parks Foundation restarted its summer garden club at Sugar Pine Lodge. From June to August, volunteers came out every Saturday morning weeding, pouring mulch, and maintaining the mansion's front flower beds and fishpond. One of …

09/09/2024

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Amy Ohran has been named President & COO of Palisades Tahoe. Amy will be responsible for leading all resort operations, planning, enhancing the employee and guest experience, continuing to build …

09/08/2024

Update as of 8 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10: Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest Service has placed the Davis Fire at 5,596 acres.

09/08/2024

WASHOE CITY, Nev. – Multiple roads are closed, including Mt. Rose Highway, after the Davis Fire broke out Saturday afternoon.

09/08/2024

Update as of 5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9: Resources from all over the country are being sent to aid in the Davis Fire, according to an update provided by agency leaders Monday afternoon.

09/08/2024

Update as 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10: Fire officials have announced the first containment numbers for the Davis Fire since it first started on Saturday. They've reported the 5,646 acre fire 31% contained Tuesday evening.

09/08/2024

Update as of 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8: The Washoe County School District has cancelled classes Monday, Sept. 9 due to the Davis Fire, including Incline Middle School and Incline High School.

09/08/2024

Update as of 9 a.m., Monday, Sept. 9: Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue reported Monday morning, Sept. 9, that an updated map shows the fire at 4,703 acres.

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