By U.S. Ski & Snowboard Olympic gold medalists Lindsey Vonn (Vail), Mikaela Shiffrin (Eagle-Vail, Colo.) and Ted Ligety (Park City, Utah), and two-time medalist Andrew Weibrecht (Lake Placid, N.Y.) will lead a strong U.S. Alpine Ski Team of 22 men and women at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. U.S. Ski & Snowboard on Jan. 24 […]
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By Tay Wiles, High Country News It was a pleasant day for September in California’s Central Valley, sunny and hot but not unbearably so. Kayla Brown sat cross-legged on the grass under an oak tree in a public park, surrounded by friends and family, including her husband, parents and two sons. Brown, who is 27 […]
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The Truckee Chamber of Commerce has partnered with FlashVote to reach large numbers of citizens so they can easily give input. Local residents, second homeowners, incoming commuters and visitors who have one minute a month to participate may sign up online for Truckee surveys. All surveys are designed to be one minute or less and […]
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Truckee River Winery’s 2018 Wine n’ Ice will take place March 7. It will benefit the Truckee River Watershed Foundation, a local nonprofit that “identifies, coordinates, funds and implements restoration, prevention and monitoring projects directly related to the health, beauty, and economy of the watershed.” Ten competitors will be given the chance to sculpt 300 pound […]
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By Noah Bond, KOLO-TV Did you know one of the snowboard makers recognized as best in the world is in Northern Nevada? Online professional magazines consistently rank Smokin Snowboards at the top. The snowboard making company has earned awards like “best park board.” The company started because of one man who moved from the East […]
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By U.S. Ski & Snowboard One of the most successful snowboard teams in the world will bring a star-studded lineup to PyeongChang, South Korea. Following final selection events this past weekend, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the selection of 26 athletes who will compete at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Included on the 2018 U.S. […]
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Publisher’s note: This is in response to Joshua Priou’s letter. Mr. Joshua Priou: I have done my research and I am well aware of the regulations which I will cite point for point later in my reply. You mention the visit this past weekend, which we both agree met the letter of the regulations with […]
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El Dorado County sheriff’s officials are hosting community meetings throughout the county – except in the Lake Tahoe Basin — to enlighten people about the multimillion dollar public safety facility that will be built in Diamond Springs. The complex is expected to cost $68 million. Of that, $11 million is coming out the county’s pockets […]
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By Kathryn Reed Lake Tahoe Community College no longer has a full time theater arts instructor. The college board earlier this month accepted the resignation of Susan Boulanger. In an email to college faculty on Jan. 15, Boulanger wrote, “You know by now that I have decided to leave LTCC. I have given it a […]
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Publisher’s note: This is in response to Scott Ramirez’s letter. Dear Mr. Ramirez, My name is Joshua Priou and I manage the property that is located directly across the street from you, I have been the sole property manager since it became a vacation home rental in 2012. After reading your article I became quite […]
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