Why Are So Many Great Shelter Dogs Being Overlooked?
At the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, great dogs are being passed over simply because they’ve been waiting too long. Nothing is wrong with them — they’re just waiting for the right forever family.
La Fuerza Latina: The Program Opening College Doors for Truckee’s Latino Youth
With La Fuerza Latina, Truckee High teacher Craig Rowe is helping first-generation Latino students apply to college. His one-man mission is reshaping lives.
How One North Tahoe Teacher Is Turning Students into Scientists
North Tahoe High School’s biology teacher, Dr. David Steakley, is known for his challenging classes. Yet his passion for science and hands-on approach inspires his students.
Enews excerpt: North Tahoe High School’s biology teacher, Dr. David Steakley, is known for his challenging classes. Yet his passion for science and hands-on approach inspires his students.
Dignity After Death: One Woman’s Quiet Duty
After 19 years in the Tahoe region, a former ski patroller has found her calling as the funeral director at Truckee Tahoe Mortuary, where she restores dignity to the deceased and peace of mind to the living.
Celebrations of Light Bring Us Together
Though holidays in Tahoe may look different for each of us, there are similarities woven throughout our community’s many celebrations: keys to carrying light through and beyond this joyous season.
A Man with a Guitar
One day out of the clear blue sky, Larry showed up in Truckee with his old guitar — and he sang himself into the story of the town.
From Tahoe to Tokyo and Back: Local Actor Dan Morrison
Dan Morrison, a North Tahoe native who has spent decades acting around the world, has returned home as the region’s arts scene gains new momentum.
The Threshold Choir: Singing for the Soul of the Sierra
Truckee’s Threshold Choir sings to human beings who are dying, who are suffering, or who are in grief — the power of their music gifting serenity and peace during difficult times.
Enews excerpt: Truckee’s Threshold Choir members use the power and peace of music to soothe the dying, the suffering, the grieving — as well as themselves.
No Struggle, No Victory
Difficulty shows us where we’re meant to grow. By looking inward, we identify our real priorities and the subconscious habits that block us to move toward a life that fits who we truly are.
Emy Lou’s Holiday Gift Guide
Local shops have the best holiday gifts for Tahoe dogs — from puffy jackets to beef candy canes to reindeer squeakers. I sniffed out the top picks to make every pup’s season bright.