Big Love for Big Blue
Since 2013, Tahoe Basics wares have been a hit with locals and tourists alike. The Agate Bay-based company has a focus on community, giving to local nonprofits and pitching in wherever they can.
Truckee Chamber Seeks to be the Rising Tide to Lift All Boats
The Truckee Chamber of Commerce released a comprehensive set of socioeconomic indicators for the area, which show that in 2018, 35.4% of locals (defined as year-round residents) live and work locally, 18.6% of locals live in Truckee and work virtually, and 24.8% live in Truckee and work out of town.
Forward, Onward
Can Tahoe’s economy exist, even thrive, without relying so heavily on tourism? It’s possible, says Lift Workspace operator Jan Holan. We could become a tech economy if we focused-in on housing, transit, and nature.
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.
Hoss Keeps it Local
Local radio station owner JD Hoss has been vocal about keeping dollars here in the community in these times, saying, “Exhaust every local resource, before going online.”
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.
Community Corkboard | April 13 – May 13, 2020
Messages of gratitude and hope from and to our community during the time of COVID-19.
Think Local: What Does it Mean to be a Tahoe/Truckee Local?
We asked community members. Here are their answers.
Think Local | October 10 – November 13, 2019
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.