Feel Good Story

Four teens, one robot, and a dash of grit. The Perpetual Motion robotics team may be the underdog, but its journey to state championships speaks to the power of collaboration and determination.

Jerry Johnsen has been a KidZone volunteer for over a decade. He finds solace in creating structures for its exhibits, while also bonding with his grandson.

Truckee Variety Co. Celebrates 40 Years

Faced with a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, Jeff Hamilton wanted to leave behind a lasting legacy and created the Jeff Hamilton Legacy Fund. The fund’s first award recipients were recently announced.

A Truckee Tahoe Airport District board member spends his free time flying rescued animals to forever homes. While the financial side of animal rescue may not pan out, it’s not about the bottom line.

The Banned Book Bus — thought up and brought to life by a senior at Tahoe Expedition Academy — is full of books that are being pulled off library shelves across the country.

With the belief that teaching social and emotional skills was crucial, this local grandmother saw the potential for a mindful evolution in classrooms.

In the February Feel Good story, North Tahoe resident Alenka Vrecek details her love for her husband, Jim Granger, and how she dealt with the shocking news that he has Parkinson’s disease.

Truckee native and Chief Petty Officer Kevin Emley will retire from the Navy in September. His crew gave him a homecoming at the place where his love of aviation started: Truckee Tahoe Airport.

YEA! Camps introduce disadvantaged kids to nature with hiking, kayaking, and rock climbing trips in Tahoe/Truckee.