Roadless Rule Modification, not Rescission
A former USFS hydrologist with 28 years of experience is urging residents to fight to maintain the Roadless Rule to protect water, forests, and wildlife. We need to improve the rule, not erase it.
Readers Reflect | September 2026
In response to New Truckee Pregnancy Center Opens Amid Questions in the August print edition
Don’t Take Women Back Decades
Shaming girls/women into giving birth is...
Was North Lake Tahoe the Victim of a July Fourth Takeover?
A Carnelian Bay resident says that this Fourth of July was different from past ones — North Tahoe experienced a college kids/teen takeover that overwhelmed the area with crowds, litter, and underage drinking.
Who Shapes a Community?
How do we welcome people while protecting the place they come to enjoy? Our publisher explores stewardship — from transportation to youth sports and caring for our pets. The future of our community belongs to those who show up.
Tahoe at a Breaking Point: How Policy Choices Are Destroying Community Stability
Tahoe Spark says current Tahoe policies prioritize tourism over residents, raising living costs and reducing local representation. The organization calls for governance reforms and community oversight.
Why the Water Trail is Critical for Lake Tahoe’s Future
Every summer, thousands of people launch kayaks and paddleboards onto Lake Tahoe. Public agencies encourage non-motorized recreation as a low-impact way to experience the...
Fund Our Own Future? Then Businesses Should Pay for Their Own Future
An Incline Village resident argues that Nevada lawmakers should reject SB420, alleging that more visitor fees and less public accountability created by business improvement districts won’t protect Lake Tahoe.