In The News – Lake Tahoe’s fire restoration plan includes controversial herbicide use across thousand of acres
May 11, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published by the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 5/11/2026, Written by Petra Molina
A yearlong investigation by Mother Jones is casting new scrutiny on the use of glyphosate in California forests at the same time the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit plans to use the controversial herbicide across thousands of acres in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Glyphosate, commonly sold under the brand name Roundup, is widely used to kill shrubs and hardwood vegetation that compete with replanted conifers after fires and logging operations.
However, the herbicide has long been controversial. In 2015, the cancer research arm of the World Health Organization classified glyphosate as a “probable carcinogen,” and manufacturer Bayer has paid more than $12 billion in settlements tied to lawsuits alleging the herbicide caused cancer.
Celebrating summer + the incredible impact Achieve Tahoe has in making every season more accessible for all.
Please join hosts Deborah Faryniarz, Steve Emond, Tim and Carolyn Kane on Saturday, June 13 for a relaxed summer evening as we welcome another beautiful season in Lake Tahoe. Enjoy great company, meaningful conversation, and an introduction to the inspiring work of Achieve Tahoeas they continue expanding inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Tahoe region—including their first year teaching at Mt. Rose.
Tahoe Together Event DetailsSaturday, June 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Home of Deborah Faryniarz & Steve Emond: 941 Jupiter Drive, Incline Village, Nevada Serving Cocktails & Abundant Appetizers (Cuisine alla’ Steve)
Deborah Faryniarz and Steve Emond are proud supporters and active donors of Achieve Tahoe, alongside their son Luc, an Achieve Tahoe participant (pictured above). This gathering is an opportunity to connect, celebrate community, and bring awareness to this wonderful cause.
For Tim, Carolyn, and their daughter Isabella, the personal connection to Achieve Tahoe comes through Carolyn’s brother Brent, who participated in the program while growing up (pictured below). That experience left a lasting impact and continues to guide their commitment to inclusive access to the outdoors and the Tahoe community.
We are also proud to share that Tim and Carolyn’s locally owned business, Canopy Property Services, is a sponsor of this event. As a company rooted in Incline Village—where they live, work, and play—they are committed to supporting organizations like Achieve Tahoe that strengthen and enrich our community.
Please RSVP by May 31 by clicking the button below. We look forward to celebrating the start of a beautiful summer with you.
Celebrating summer + the incredible impact Achieve Tahoe has in making every season more accessible for all.
Please join hosts Deborah Faryniarz, Steve Emond, Tim and Carolyn Kane on Saturday, June 13 for a relaxed summer evening as we welcome another beautiful season in Lake Tahoe. Enjoy great company, meaningful conversation, and an introduction to the inspiring work of Achieve Tahoeas they continue expanding inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Tahoe region—including their first year teaching at Mt. Rose.
Tahoe Together Event DetailsSaturday, June 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Home of Deborah Faryniarz & Steve Emond: 941 Jupiter Drive, Incline Village, Nevada Serving Cocktails & Abundant Appetizers (Cuisine alla’ Steve)
Deborah Faryniarz and Steve Emond are proud supporters and active donors of Achieve Tahoe, alongside their son Luc, an Achieve Tahoe participant (pictured above). This gathering is an opportunity to connect, celebrate community, and bring awareness to this wonderful cause.
For Tim, Carolyn, and their daughter Isabella, the personal connection to Achieve Tahoe comes through Carolyn’s brother Brent, who participated in the program while growing up (pictured below). That experience left a lasting impact and continues to guide their commitment to inclusive access to the outdoors and the Tahoe community.
We are also proud to share that Tim and Carolyn’s locally owned business, Canopy Property Services, is a sponsor of this event. As a company rooted in Incline Village—where they live, work, and play—they are committed to supporting organizations like Achieve Tahoe that strengthen and enrich our community.
Please RSVP by May 31 by clicking the button below. We look forward to celebrating the start of a beautiful summer with you.
Celebrating summer + the incredible impact Achieve Tahoe has in making every season more accessible for all.
Please join hosts Deborah Faryniarz, Steve Emond, Tim and Carolyn Kane on Saturday, June 13 for a relaxed summer evening as we welcome another beautiful season in Lake Tahoe. Enjoy great company, meaningful conversation, and an introduction to the inspiring work of Achieve Tahoeas they continue expanding inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Tahoe region—including their first year teaching at Mt. Rose.
Tahoe Together Event DetailsSaturday, June 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Home of Deborah Faryniarz & Steve Emond: 941 Jupiter Drive, Incline Village, Nevada Serving Cocktails & Abundant Appetizers (Cuisine alla’ Steve)
Deborah Faryniarz and Steve Emond are proud supporters and active donors of Achieve Tahoe, alongside their son Luc, an Achieve Tahoe participant (pictured above). This gathering is an opportunity to connect, celebrate community, and bring awareness to this wonderful cause.
For Tim, Carolyn, and their daughter Isabella, the personal connection to Achieve Tahoe comes through Carolyn’s brother Brent, who participated in the program while growing up (pictured below). That experience left a lasting impact and continues to guide their commitment to inclusive access to the outdoors and the Tahoe community.
We are also proud to share that Tim and Carolyn’s locally owned business, Canopy Property Services, is a sponsor of this event. As a company rooted in Incline Village—where they live, work, and play—they are committed to supporting organizations like Achieve Tahoe that strengthen and enrich our community.
Please RSVP by May 31 by clicking the button below. We look forward to celebrating the start of a beautiful summer with you.
Achieve Tahoe is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing adaptive outdoor recreation experiences for people of all abilities. Through year-round programs—including skiing, hiking, cycling, and more—they create meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities to safely enjoy and participate in Tahoe’s outdoor lifestyle.
If you have any questions before the event, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Carolyn directly at carolyn@canopyps.com.
In The News – ‘Wear a Helmet’: Bike and helmet safety assembly at Incline Middle School educates students on bike and e-bike safety
May 8, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 5/8/2026, Written by Victoria Mastrocola
As e-bikes continue to rise in popularity, the risk of accidents in youth riders is rising with it. That’s why the principal of Incline Middle School, Dan Lediard, is making bike safety a priority for students.
“In this community, because it’s so small, we see kids behaving erratically on their bikes – not wearing helmets, doubled up on bikes, running stop signs,” said Lediard. “Our whole goal today is to educate, and to avoid future accidents.”
With the help of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Renown Children’s Hospital, and the Village Ski Loft Lake Tahoe, three presentations were shown to students grades sixth through eighth on Tuesday, May 5.
The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) has awarded SR 28 North Parking Project contract to F.W. Carson Co., and projected date to commence construction is Monday May 11th. The project is scheduled to take approximately sixty (60) working days to complete.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, you may contact the following:
The project will involve construction of a parking lot, bus pullout and water quality improvements.
There will be no widening improvements included with this project.
During construction, a minimum of one paved lane will be open in each direction with maintained left turn lanes at all the intersections. Short traffic delays may occur during roadway excavation, base and paving operations. If possible, we recommend you consider alternate routes to and from your property. Access will be maintained to your property for the duration of the project; however, temporary driveway closures up to one hour or more may occur during certain construction activity (for example, during pavement removal or replacement in the highway at your driveway). F.W. Carson Co. will notify you 18-24 hours in advance of driveway closures. If you do not receive advance notice of driveway closure, please notify the TTD Project Manager. For safety reasons, parking on the street will not be possible within the construction traffic control zones during construction.
During construction, the bus service may be temporarily impacted within the project area. However, any detours or changes to bus stop locations will be noted in advance at the affected bus stop.
For more information about the project, go to the following website: https://tahoetransportation.org/projects/sr-28-north-parking-project/. We sincerely thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience during the construction of the SR 28 North Parking Project.
In The News – Incline Village Community Hospital, Tahoe Forest Hospital achieve elite pediatric readiness status
May 7, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 5/7/2026, Staff Report
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 their ability to provide high-quality, child-focused treatment through the successful completion of the nationally recognized Pediatric Readiness Assessment (PRA).
The PRA evaluates hospitals nationwide on their preparedness to deliver safe and effective emergency care to children. Since 2022, Tahoe Forest Health System has taken a coordinated, team-based approach to strengthening pediatric readiness across both hospital sites.
These efforts focused on closing key gaps in pediatric emergency care, including expanding pediatric-specific equipment and supplies, implementing updated clinical protocols and guidelines, enhancing staff training and competency, improving quality tracking systems, and strengthening coordination with trauma and specialty care partners.
In The News – State Route 28 Spooner Transportation Hub onstruction launches
May 7, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 5/7/2026, Staff Report
Construction will launch May 11 on a Nevada Department of Transportation-administered project to install a parking hub and watercraft inspection station on State Route 28 near the Spooner Lake State Park entrance.
The project will add parking options, reduce unsafe and harmful roadside parking on State Route 28, and improve aquatic invasive species inspections to protect Lake Tahoe. The project is part of a broader regional effort to improve safety, enhance access, protect water quality and better manage parking along the SR 28 corridor.
The majority of construction will take place off of the roadway, but drivers should anticipate the following on SR 28 near the Spooner Lake State Park entrance and U.S. 50 junction beginning May 11 through fall 2027:
Most traditional concert halls put distance between you and the music. The stage is far, the room is vast, and you’re one of thousands in the audience. Classical Tahoe is different.
Our open-air Ricardi Pavilion seats just 400 with the first row seated right at stage level. Our patrons say it’s everything you’d expect from a world-class orchestra, in a setting that feels genuinely personal.
All performed by today’s most in-demand jazz artists and musicians from the finest orchestras in North America, including the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, L.A. Philharmonic.
These are the kind of concerts worth planning your summer around.
Osteria Sierra at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe announces special dining offerings in celebration of Mother’s Day. The restaurant will feature a selection of a la carte additions alongside an Afternoon Tea service on Sunday, May 10.
In The News – Incline Village roundabout planned for improvements
May 6, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 04/28/2026, Written by Katelyn Welsh
The Incline Village roundabout at the intersection of Mount Rose Highway and Tahoe Blvd will soon undergo improvements.
Known for its bronze animals, the talent of local artist June Brown, the roundabout was installed in 2012 as part of the Nevada Department of Transportation’s effort to improve roadways on the North Shore.
Over the years, invasive plants have overrun the roundabout and irrigation issues have prevented planted perennials from thriving. The sculptures and the traffic circle, with its low-mound design, have also been subject to car crashes.
In The News – The Most Effective, Low-Cost Ways to Harden Your Home Against Wildfire
May 6, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Moonshine Ink, 04/09/2026, Written by Sofia Huston
In the wake of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, investigators documented entire blocks where most homes were destroyed while a few remained standing — and it wasn’t random luck. Closer inspection revealed consistent differences in the materials, attachments, and surrounding conditions that influence wildfire resilience.
This pattern is observed repeatedly after major wildfires. Most homes are destroyed when wind-blown embers ignite materials on or near the structure or enter through small openings. Fire takes hold and spreads rapidly.
Here in Truckee, wildfire is part of the landscape. It’s not a question of if a fire will occur, but when. Wind can launch embers miles ahead of a blaze. During major events, firefighters cannot be everywhere at once. Homes must be able to withstand embers on their own.
