Wing Foiling: New wind sport blows into Truckee
What are they doing out there ‘surfing’ above the flat water with that bright sail? If you have visited Donner Lake this summer, you may have seen “wing foilers” racing back and forth across the...
Local woman honors firefighter cousin one step at a time
TRUCKEE, Calif. — It’s been 21 years since members of the New York City Fire Department rushed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Truckee’s Alanna Hughes still remembers that day and the...
Spartan Ultra World Championship canceled
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Some of the top endurance athletes in the world were set to descend upon Palisades Tahoe this weekend for the Spartan Ultra World Championships. The Mosquito Fire, which has burned more than...
Dog brand store opens in downtown Truckee
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Visit any trail or coffee shop in Truckee and you’ll see how well-loved dogs are in the town. Now, a new store in downtown celebrates the community’s love of their furry friends. ...
Incline woman runs into trouble picking up trash; seeks solutions
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Incline Village’s Carolyn Usinger is known for picking up trash around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Many have seen her on the various roads within Incline Village, including along State routes 28...
Legnavsky named president/CEO of Sugar Bowl
NORDEN, Calif. — Sugar Bowl Resort announced Thursday that Bridget Legnavsky has been named president and CEO of Sugar Bowl/Royal Gorge effective Oct. 17. Following a six month long talent search, Legnavsky was identified as the top prospect based on...
Wolverines turn attention to North Valleys
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Following a 41-24 win at home against Spring Creek last weekend, the Truckee football team will open its West League schedule on Friday at North Valleys. Truckee (3-1, 0-0 Northern – West League)...
California again protecting insurance policies in fire affected areas
FORESTHILL, Calif. — Those impacted by the Mosquito Fire do not have to worry about being dropped by their insurance companies. California on Thursday temporarily banned insurance companies from dropping customers in areas affected by...
Forest Health partners deploy new technology to help reduce wildfire threats
TRUCKEE, Calif. — As the Mosquito Fire recovery begins, and one year after the Caldor Fire burned into the Lake Tahoe Basin, the Tahoe Fund and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation announced the deployment of Land Tender, a powerful new software...
Adaptive athletes spirits, bodies soar at Norsthar
Riding up Northstar California Resort’s Tahoe Zephyr Express, Alina Petrik grabs for her backpack and watches as a new pair of Smith sunglasses falls into the bushes far below. “I can’t believe I just did...
Entertainment: Oktoberfest in Tahoe City, Farm Festival returns, Tapas and trails events on tap
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, Tahoe City is welcoming back it’s annual Oktoberfest celebration beginning at noon Saturday, Sept. 24. This family-friendly event is jam-packed with activities for everyone and tickets are only...
Protecting our waters from aquatic invasive species (Opinion)
Tahoe’s boat inspectors delivered some excellent news this month. This boating season, we experienced one of the lowest years on record of boats detected with dangerous quagga and zebra mussels — this following several years...
Mosquito Fire 60% contained, all evacuation orders lifted
TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Mosquito Fire burning near Oxbow Reservoir east of Foresthill in both El Dorado and Placer counties has consumed 76,539 acres, up a couple hundred from Wednesday, and is now 60% contained,...
Harmful algae detected in Tahoe Keys; Signs posted reflect various threat levels
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The presence of harmful algal blooms in the Tahoe Keys Lagoon has been detected and officials are asking people to stay out of the water within a specific area. The...
Order up: Bike Kitchen helps those in need
TRUCKEE, CALIF. — Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is serving up used bikes to those in need. Through the organization’s Bike Kitchen program, donations of refurbished bicycles have been made during the last year and a...
Prep roundup: Wolverines dominate Railroaders
The Truckee volleyball team opened play in the Class 3A Northern – West League with a win Wednesday night, topping Sparks in straight sets. After some early-season struggles in tournaments and against larger schools, the...
Sugar Bowl joins Mountain Collective ahead of winter season
NORDEN, Calif. — Sugar Bowl Resort will be joining 24 other ski resorts this winter season as members of the Mountain Collective. Through its international alliance of ski destinations Mountain Collective passholders are able to...
Pine Nuts: Monarchy is out of date, always has been (Opinion)
Benevolent as Queen Elizabeth was as a monarch, she could have been even more useful, and eminently more noble if she had been a schoolteacher. Unfortunately, for every Queen Elizabeth there is a Henry VIII...
EAT This Week: Fat Cat’s Newport Burger
To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and around Truckee-Tahoe can be a challenge — there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that will...
Forest Fire exhibition closing reception on Wednesday
TRUCKEE Calif. – The Nevada County Arts Council, Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District, University of California, Berkeley – Sagehen Creek Field Station, Truckee Public Art Commission and Truckee Arts Alliance will host a closing reception, free...