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10/02/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Far West Nordic Ski Education Association announced that Sierra Strecker is this year's recipient of the Ted Beauchamp Scholarship. Strecker is a 15-year-old competitive Nordic skier who goes to Truckee High School...

10/02/2023

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Palisades Tahoe is introducing a new reservation-based parking program for the 2023/24 winter season. The program is being implemented in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion and elevate the overall guest...

10/02/2023

For all you post-career Truckee folks, the following is to persuade you that elderhood, the period of life between adulthood and old age, can be a joyous, fulfilling time that everyone can look forward to....

10/02/2023

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has released the draft Environmental Assessment for the Basin Wide Trails Project which addresses trail system access and connectivity on National Forest...

10/01/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Did you know that the Ski Swap benefits Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks Department's scholarship program? Did you know TDRPD has a Scholarship Program? TDRPD strives to be accessible to every individual...

10/01/2023

When I learned that the Truckee Chamber is a partner in the North Tahoe-Truckee Leadership Program, I couldn't contain my excitement. Leadership programs hold a special place in my heart. Upon moving to Truckee almost...

10/01/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif.— As the winter approaches, many people who are considered to be homeless around the Basin, whether that be by sleeping on a friends couch, in a car, or even on the streets, are...

09/30/2023

I am not a golfer. I prefer to walk in nature without the angst of having to hit a little white ball while doing so. Thus, I loved this quote from the First Appellate District...

09/30/2023

Did you know you can tell time from your shadow? Slow Food volunteer Michael Raffaeli does. And he wasted no time sharing with a reporter from the Sierra Sun, on her first day on the...

09/30/2023

If you think a flannel clothing company born in the Sierra Nevada mountains sounds like a perfect match, you'd be in lockstep agreement with Truckee Flannel Company owners Lisa and Brian Nigon. The two met...

09/30/2023

TAHOE CITY, Calif.— After proudly operating in Tahoe City for over five decades, it was announced by Save Mart that their store in the area would be closing due to the termination of the lease for...

09/29/2023

TAHOE/TRUCKEE Calif.– Tahoe Forest Hospital District (the "Health System") said today that it is notifying patients of a data privacy incident that involved the patients' health information. On June 26, 2023, the Health System discovered...

09/29/2023

One of the chief joys in my life is to go fly fishing with my Marine Corps buddy, Marlboro Man. Craig Fellin runs a successful Montana outfitters resort, the Big Hole Lodge, with his son,...

09/29/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. — A new downhill ski lodge at Tahoe Donner has moved a step closer to reality. The Town of Truckee Planning Commission voted in favor of approving a development permit for the proposed...

09/29/2023

RENO, Nev. — The North Tahoe girls' soccer team bounced back from a 5-0 loss to Truckee by going on the road and fighting to a 1-1 tie against North Valleys on Tuesday. The tie...

09/28/2023

May 12, 1927 – September 7, 2023 Amazing Mazie Lou Walker Carnell, 96, was the ultimate Survivor and Matriarch of Tahoe City having touched the lives of countless children beyond her own 7, their 11...

09/28/2023

– June 13, 2023 Longtime Truckee resident, Ellen-Marie Roland, passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2023. Born to Ashild and Svein Laxaa, she spent her childhood on her family farm in Northern Norway. At the...

09/28/2023

March 13, 1991 – September 1, 2023 We are sad to announce the passing of Leon Frederick Reece. Leon's Memorial Service will be held on September 30, 2023 at Sierra Bible Church at 2 PM...

09/28/2023

January 18, 1936 – July 24, 2023 James Edward Olson, beloved husband and father passed away on July 24, 2023, at 87. Born on January 18, 1936, in Idaho to Gloria Castor and Carl Olson....

09/28/2023

TRUCKEE, Calif. The Town Council met on Tuesday, September 26, during which they heard a recap on the popular Fourth of July event at Donner Lake. The meeting began with new Town Clerk, Kelly Carpenter,...

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