Face-to-Face Time not FaceTime
A Sisyphean struggle with Anthem Dental and incredible service from a local mechanic: The contrasting experiences highlight how crucial it is to keep it local.
Community Corkboard | July 9 – August 12, 2020
Messages of gratitude and hope from and to our community during the time of COVID-19.
Community Corkboard | September 10 – October 7, 2020
In an effort to spread the word rather than the virus, we offer the Community Corkboard, a classifieds-style and inexpensive ad for businesses to share the services they currently offer (take-out, hours, specials), and for...
The Power of the Local Dollar
A study shows 52 cents of every dollar spent at a local retailer recirculated to the community; yet a dollar spent at a national chain establishment retains only roughly 14 cents in the local economy.
AquÍ en Tahoe, Hablamos dos Idiomas
Who are we, Tahoe/Truckee? Thinking local starts with people, and demographic data shows an overwhelmingly White-identifying population followed by significant Latinx-identifying populations.
From the Ground Up
What does it mean to “be a local” to you? Here, community members ponder that question; we delve into the dollars raised to support residents with large medical bills; take you on a local journey through transit, dentistry, and food; and provide a locals-only showcase ad space.
Community Corkboard | August 13 – September 9, 2020
In an effort to spread the word rather than the virus, we offer the Community Corkboard, a classifieds-style and inexpensive ad for businesses to share the services they currently offer (take-out, hours, specials), and for...
Ten Markers of a True Tahoe/Truckee-ite
What does it really mean to be a Tahoe/Truckee local? For Kenzie Morris, it doesn’t have to do with longevity or slope bragging rights, dog ownership or love of snow; check these 10 boxes to fit her definition of a “true local” of the region.
Local Lifts: Truckee Love in the Time of Corona
There’s a silver lining for struggling businesses, including a shift to online-centered sales and what the limits on nonessential businesses actually are.
Community Corkboard | June 11 – July 8, 2020
Messages of gratitude and hope from and to our community during the time of COVID-19.