Tag: laura read
Showing Up (With Shovels, Even) For Each Other
In the April editor’s note, Laura Read recalls the pleasures of clearing snow, sharing coffee, and chipping ice during this mega winter.
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.”
Ski Patrol Pups
Megan Jost’s watercolor illustrations appear with Megan Butcher’s story in the childrens book Ski Patrol Pups about how a trainee golden retriever puppy named Walter joined the Alpine Meadows Rescue dog team. The book is at Word After Word Books and in other venues this winter. Watercolors by Megan Jost
Memoirs of the Brave
How do locals write memoirs differently? No fewer than six have published books in 2022 and 2023: Suzanne Roberts, Tim Hauserman, Eddy Ancinas, Jeremy Jones, Hans Burkhart, and Alenka Vrecek.
Alpenglow Sports’ Winter Speaker Series Starts Dec. 8
Jeremy Jones kicks off the 2022-23 Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series on Dec. 8. Look for two givaways to benefit local nonprofits. Shows are available in person and online at the Alpenglow Sports YouTube channel.
Through Conflict and Celebration, Moonshine Ink Tells the News
What does it take to persevere for 20 years? Moonshine Ink sticks with journalism, celebration, and community.
Remains in Car ‘Probably’ Rodni’s
Officers Monday declared the remains found inside Kiely Rodni’s car are probably those of the 16-year-old Truckee girl who went missing in the early hours of Aug. 6. The investigation as to what happened continues.
Rodni’s Car Found With Unidentified Remains
As word spread quickly in Tahoe / Truckee on Sunday, Aug. 21, that 16-year-old Kiely Rodni’s car was found sunken upside down in Prosser Reservoir that morning, locals cried in shock, relief, and pain.
Kiely Rodni Search Involves FBI
Kiely Rodni’s parents and searchers desperately pleaded for teenagers who attended the party where Kiely was last seen Friday night/Saturday morning to share whatever they know about the party. In evening meeting with community Wednesday, Aug. 10, in Truckee, they detailed the progress so far and described their means of searching. The hunt for the missing 16-year-old is entering its 6th day.
Banish the Blues … It Takes Just a Little Work
A My Shot author shares ideas for improving your mood in the Truckee/Tahoe area.