From Green to Gold

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Bees are more than hive-minded insects with stingers; they are vital pollinators who help Tahoe be Tahoe — and we can help them

Party Like it’s 1912

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Back in 1912, Teddy Roosevelt’s independent Bull Moose Party was a third party with an actual shot. With Americans polling at a record 45% independent, what will the 2026 midterm elections look like?

TTUSD Asks Voters to Renew, Raise School Parcel Tax

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Measure P asks TTUSD voters to raise the school parcel tax from $148 to $188 a year. Supporters call it a game changer; critics question the timing.

Truckee Donner PUD Hopefuls on Rates, Risk, and Renewables

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Two TDPUD seats, three candidates. We asked incumbents Christa Finn and Tony Laliotis as well as newcomer Chris Hawkins about water rates, wildfire resilience, and the cost of local clean power.

History, 6 Feet Under

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North Tahoe and Truckee’s cemeteries are more than burial grounds — they’re living links to the region’s pioneers and history, preserved through generations of community care and special districts.

The Only Race on the School Board Ballot

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While two other TTUSD trustees are running unopposed, Pat Mooney faces student parent and business owner Craig Shaffer. They weigh in on teacher pay, school-choice lotteries, and AI in the classroom.

Homewood is Public. Let’s Keep It that Way

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The vibes are high at Homewood. The ski hill was buzzing last winter as we all celebrated being back on the snow together. Skiers...

Water Costs and a Possible Rec Center on the Ballot for...

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With issues like the $85 million Tahoe Cedars rebuild and the future of its community center, TCPUD incumbents John Pang and Gail Scoville face challenger Matthew Plunkett.

Equity in Community Planning: Who Gets a Seat at the Table?

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Truckee’s public process should work for everyone. MAP’s social equity work breaks down language and access barriers so more residents can understand, participate, and have a voice in local decisions.