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08/09/2026

Bees buzz. Bees pollinate. And bees are key to a healthy and thriving Tahoe/Truckee ecosystem. Learn more and be entertained here.

Bees are more than hive-minded insects with stingers; they are vital pollinators who help Tahoe be Tahoe — and we can help them

08/08/2026

The best way to experience Lake Tahoe may be the slowest. Follow newlyweds, adventurers, scientists, and modern paddlers around the lake in a story about history, stewardship, and why circumnavigating Tahoe remains one of the region's most unforgettable journeys.

A century after newlyweds rowed around Lake Tahoe on their honeymoon, today’s paddlers are still discovering the lake one shoreline camp, sunrise, and paddle stroke at a time.

08/07/2026

Intentional tree poisoning at Burnt Cedar Beach; environmental review for proposed Gateway Park; future Tahoe City housing development; more. This week's news, briefly.

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08/07/2026

Jimi Brenner thought he might never mountain bike again after he was paralyzed in a car accident. Now, thanks to the High Fives Foundation, he and other adaptive athletes now have access to several mountain biking trails in Tahoe and Reno.

Thanks to the High Fives Foundation, adaptive athletes are now able to access two mountain biking trails in Reno/Tahoe.

08/05/2026

OPINION: The head of Incline Village’s visitor bureau says that while tourism powers the North Shore's economy, it also strains our roads, trails, and environment. Without new funding tools, we can't invest in the transit, visitor management, and stewardship our community needs. The time to act is now.

Tourism drives our economy, but we lack the tools to manage its impacts, says Andy Chapman. The time to act is now with sustainable funding for transit, stewardship, and visitor management.

08/04/2026

08/01/2026

30th annual Lake Tahoe Summit; Kings Beach parking lots to close mid-week; water conservation campaign; more. This week’s news, briefly.

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07/31/2026

With the former Safeway vacant and the Boatworks Mall in foreclosure, Tahoe City's east end is confronting uncertainty over the future of two key commercial properties.

Read more at: https://www.moonshineink.com/tahoe-news/trouble-on-the-east-end-two-of-tahoe-citys-biggest-commercial-properties-in-limbo/

07/31/2026

Ten books on the Understory's summer reading list.

Tahoe City has its first bookstore in more than a decade. The Understory is a new community bookshop that offers curated books, reading spaces, and a welcoming hub for local storytelling.