In response to Six Skiers Rescued after Castle Peak Avalanche,
published online Feb. 17
Prayers and Blessings
Sending Daimoku [Buddhist prayer] to all of those out there waiting to be rescued and the courageous folks who put their own lives on the line in these inclement weather conditions to help in the search and rescue.
~ Chandley Clare via Instagram
In response to 10 Skiers Missing in Castle Peak Backcountry Avalanche, published online Feb. 17
Grateful for Search and Rescue
So so sad. Condolences to the loved ones of those lost, and thanks to SAR for rescuing the survivors.
~ Chad Nelsen, Laguna Beach, via Instagram
In response to A Dark Day for Journalism in the February print edition
The Washington Post Lost Trust
The Post’s readership continues to drop, so giving it the one-time cash infusions suggested here is illogical. One needs to fix the root problem. What is the root problem? Trust. Much of the public no longer trusts the Post as it supported most of the now debunked hoaxes: the Fine People hoax (Charlottesville), Russia Collusion hoax, Drinking Bleach hoax, the Losers and Suckers hoax, among others, including Covid’s origin (it was the Wuhan lab, not the wet market). Thus, the Post is seen by many as a primary propaganda source. We need truthful reporting, otherwise we cannot solve our most intransigent problems. While the Post’s newsroom claims to support all kinds of diversity, it does not include viewpoint diversity.
~ Dirk Svensen, Meeks Bay, via website
In response to Tahoe Is Still Broken, But Not Beyond Repair: STR Policy Reform is Key in the February print edition
Truckee Is a Model
North Lake Tahoe needs the same STR restrictions as the Town of Truckee, minus the Northstar and Olympic Valley resort areas.
~ Tom Baird, Truckee, via Facebook
Online STR Companies Are to Blame
The fundamental problem is actually the booking platform incentivizing guest misconduct and funneling money away from our community to corporate shareholders and overseas staff who don’t understand or care about local laws or local community.
~ Erika Awakening, San Francisco, via Facebook
In response to The Power of Local Action: A 2026 New Year Message from Truckee’s Mayor in the February print edition
Anna Gets Things Done
Congratulations Anna! Your generosity of time, intellectual prowess, innovative spirit, and compassion continue to bring outstanding deliverables and inspiration to our town. It’s your we-can-do-it spirit [combined] with your passion that I especially admire!
~ Pam Hobday, Truckee, via Facebook
In response to the Tahoe Titans Road to Recovery, published online Feb. 13
Thank You
I am the team manager of the Tahoe Titans, a 12U travel ball team. I am also the president of the Truckee Little League. The outpouring of support has been unimaginable. And our team thanks this community from the bottom of our hearts. If you would like to support us and would like to reach me, my email is breenicoleallen@gmail.com.
~ Bree Allen Waters, Truckee, via Instagram
In response to Fifteen-Year-Old Truckee Local Abby Winterberger Takes Unique Route to the Olympics, published online Feb. 6
Thanks to Youth Sports Teams
Love this! And a huge shout to all the clubs and leagues that support young athletes competing in affordable ways. We are so proud of you!
~ Reba Donnelly, Grass Valley, via Instagram
