Agencies tour Donner Lake boat launch ahead of $1.7 million upgrade

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Public safety agencies along state and local recreation officials gathered at Donner Lake on Wednesday morning to view the Donner Lake boat launch facility as a $1.7 million improvement project moves closer...

May 7, 26, 6:18 PM

China Sees a ‘Giant With a Limp’ as U.S. Drains Weapons on Iran War

America’s ability to deter China in a war over Taiwan is weakened, Chinese analysts say, giving Beijing leverage in an upcoming summit with President Trump.

May 8, 26, 4:43 AM

Building of the Eastern Part of the Transcontinental Railroad

In the 1860s the First Transcontinental Railroad was being built. There were two prominent photographers capturing those historic moments. Andrew Joseph Russell followed the progress of building east-west and Alfred A. Hart documented the west-east...

May 7, 26, 12:04 PM

Trump Reversed Hormuz Plan After Saudis Denied Airspace Access

Saudi Arabia’s refusal of support suggests that President Trump’s unpredictable approach to Iran has strained ties with one of his closest allies in the Middle East.

May 8, 26, 12:04 AM

Electioncast: It’s Time To Vote!

Adam, Laura, Chris, James and Felicity bring you one last update before the polls open.

May 6, 26, 7:08 PM

How Energy Prices Are Driving Demand for Solar Panels and Heat Pumps

Already having faced an energy crisis five years ago, more European consumers believe they are “one Trump-ignited war away” from crushing costs.

May 8, 26, 4:00 AM

Is Donald Trump close to finishing his war with Iran?

Or has the US president lost control?

May 6, 26, 6:02 PM

Incline Village Community Hospital, Tahoe Forest Hospital achieve elite pediatric readiness status

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Emergency Departments of Tahoe Forest Health System, serving both Incline Village Community Hospital (IVCH) and Tahoe Forest Hospital (TFH), have achieved a major milestone in pediatric emergency care, significantly advancing...

May 7, 26, 6:05 PM

Entertainment this week: Mother’s Day events, Words to Water and more!

Friday, May 8 Everyday Outlaw Album Release Party – 7-11 p.m., Alibi Ale Works – Truckee Public House, 10069 Bridge St. FREE SHOW ALERT!! Come join Everyday Outlaw to celebrate the release of their LP...

May 7, 26, 3:01 PM

EAT This Week: Sage Leaf’s Braised Bacon Eggs Benedict

To try and decide each week where and what to eat in and around the basin can be a challenge – there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that...

May 7, 26, 2:16 PM

U.S. Debt Hits a Concerning Milestone, and Experts Say Trump’s Policies Could Worsen It

The debt is outgrowing the size of America’s economy. The president’s policies could accelerate the country’s fiscal headaches, experts say, unless policymakers intervene.

May 7, 26, 4:05 PM

Truckee Donner Land Trust secures Pole Creek watershed conservation

TRUCKEE, Calif. — After two years of negotiations with property owners, the Truckee Donner Land Trust announced on April 28 its purchase of the last remaining private parcel in Pole Creek. Now, the acquisition secures...

May 7, 26, 12:00 PM

Truckee’s rescued Bald Eagle euthanized

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee’s rescued bald eagle, found along a neighborhood trail in early March, has been humanely euthanized. The eagle had been under care since March 9, initially treated at Gold Country Wildlife Rescue....

May 6, 26, 9:56 PM

Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Is Illegal

A panel of federal judges blocked President Trump from imposing the tariff on most imports.

May 7, 26, 9:34 PM

Emerald Bay State Park voted Best State Park for Water Activities

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – California State Parks Foundation released the results of the second annual “Best of California’s State Parks.” This poll highlights state parks beloved for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers, family-friendly adventures,...

May 6, 26, 12:01 PM

Why Stocks and Bonds Are Responding Differently to the Iran War

Stock investors are betting that companies will make enormous profits, despite the war. But investors in bonds, including U.S. Treasuries, have other concerns.

May 7, 26, 3:53 PM

Lack of funding significantly reduced 2025 aerial forest surveys

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – An annual aerial survey that monitors forest health was significantly reduced in 2025 due to a lack of funding, resulting in many portions of California forests, including the Tahoe area, not...

May 6, 26, 12:00 PM

Martis Valley site nominated for National Register of Historic Places

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – A site in Martis Valley is up for consideration and may soon find its way on the National Register of Historic Places. Martis Valley is unique in that it cradles a...

May 6, 26, 12:00 PM

U.S. to Review Mexican Consulates After Right-Wing Claims Against Them

The State Department said it would review all Mexican consulates in the United States, following claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.

May 8, 26, 3:18 AM

Netherlands Tests Flight Attendant for Hantavirus as Officials Track Cruise Ship Outbreak

Global health officials are tracking people connected to a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. One infected passenger had briefly boarded a flight from South Africa to the Netherlands before she died.

May 7, 26, 12:19 PM

Should You Worry About Hantavirus?

Here’s what to know about the virus, how it spreads and the risk to the general public.

May 6, 26, 7:31 PM

Hantavirus Response Shows How Trump Cuts Have Compromised U.S. Preparedness

The Trump administration has slashed funding for infectious disease research and has far fewer employees, including disease detectives, to respond to outbreaks.

May 7, 26, 4:17 PM

Is the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni Legal Fight Over? Not So Fast.

Lawyers for Ms. Lively and Mr. Baldoni have said the two sides settled much of the contentious dispute. But one major disagreement remains.

May 7, 26, 2:00 PM

Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade

Kremlin officials said a large strike on Kyiv would be “inevitable” if Ukraine disrupted the May 9 event, a prospect President Volodymyr Zelensky has appeared to allude to.

May 7, 26, 1:23 PM

Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year

As the country heads into Victory Day, the economy is stalling, internet restrictions are growing and the Kremlin is fearing Ukrainian attacks.

May 8, 26, 4:01 AM

Trump’s Indiana Victory Shows His Enduring Grip on Core Republican Supporters

Low approval ratings? MAGA divisions? The president was able to turn out party loyalists in an Indiana primary to help him oust Republican state lawmakers who had crossed him.

May 6, 26, 10:17 PM

Fetterman Says He Has ‘No Plans’ to Leave the Democratic Party

In an opinion piece in The Washington Post, the Pennsylvania senator wrote that while he was “at odds” with the party’s approach to some issues, his values had not changed.

May 7, 26, 11:27 PM

Tennessee Approves New Map Aimed at Flipping the Last Democratic Seat

After a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Republicans carved up a majority-Black Memphis seat as the national redistricting wars continue.

May 7, 26, 6:23 PM

A Project in Europe Tested Whether Students Could Live Without Smartphones

For three weeks, thousands of children in Europe went without social media or their smartphones, or both. This is the diary of their digital detox.

May 8, 26, 12:57 AM

Will New York Freeze the Rent? A Panel Will Cast Its First Vote.

The panel that regulates rents for nearly one million apartments is set to weigh in on potential increases for the first time since Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office.

May 7, 26, 7:00 AM