Tag: alex hoeft
Resorting to Poor Conditions for J-1 Workers
The winter J-1 workforce at one local North Tahoe resort is living and working in undignified situations, say current and former employees.
Subway in the Sky
An old idea to create a tram system around Truckee/North Tahoe gains new attention from a community frustrated with vehicular ski traffic. Utah is poised to install its own; we check on the status of the local proposal.
A Hazy 2040 Vision
Truckee’s 2040 General Plan is approaching its final adoption this spring. Town staff and council look forward to implementing it, but local organizations and individuals argue the plan still isn’t ready.
Challenge the Inevitability of Snarled Traffic
“It’s a heart-hurt to view idling vehicles lined up as far as the eye can see,” our editors say collectively in this month’s group editorial. “There is a carrying capacity inherent for any system and clearly we are exceeding ours here.”
Berms About Town
What’s the origin of all those snow berms lining roads? Do snowplow drivers ever purposely form berms in front of “problem” residences? February’s You Asked. They Answered. takes a look.
State of the Snowplows
Breathing deep after the deluge of storms, we look at how snowplows keep our roads passable. Here’s the way they do it and the hurdles local jurisdictions are facing amid staffing and equipment shortages.
After the Bear Break-In
A recent Tahoe Vista bear break-in prompted Moonshine staff to wonder what the proper protocol is for the aftermath. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Nevada Department of Wildlife, and BEAR League give us the answers.
STR Caps: Are They Working?
In 2022, ordinances installed hard caps on short-term rentals in Truckee and Eastern Placer County. As the first year approaches its close, jurisdictional staffers reflect and real estate agents react.
A Love Letter to Books
News reporter Alex Hoeft reflects on a year (and lifetime, really) of reading books.
Rumble Down 89
The five deaths within four years on State Route 89 between Truckee and Tahoe City weigh heavily on the community. Traffic safety measures are being implemented, but they’re years out.