In The News – Sage Leaf restaurant opens second location in Reno
March 11, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 3/11/2026, Written by Robert Galloway
An established Incline Village-area restaurant has expanded into Reno, bringing a familiar menu and a larger dining space to the cityâs Midtown district.
Shane and Lara Hammett, owners of Sage Leaf, recently held their grand opening at their second location in Reno after searching for the right expansion opportunity for nearly two years. The move marks the restaurantâs first location outside Incline Village.
âWeâve been very blessed with the business that we have up there,â Shane said. âWe have a very good team in place, and it gave us the opportunity to decide what we want to do next.â
In The News – Scientists gather at Lake Tahoe to protect the worldâs largest trout
March 10, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 3/10/2026, Written by Maria Palma, KUNR Public Radio
Scientists from around the world gathered last week at the University of Nevada, Reno in Lake Tahoe to tackle a unique conservation challenge: how to protect the largest trout species on Earth.
At the Tahoe City Marina, scientists from around the world prepared to board a research boat on Lake Tahoe. It was a sunny afternoon, but on the water, the air was still cold.
The boat, named Liberty, is part of the research fleet used by scientists at UNR. It helps researchers collect data, study water clarity and monitor conditions in the lake. A second, larger research boat with space for up to 15 people is expected to arrive this September.
In The News – Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe recognized in U.S. News & World Reportâs 2026 âBest Hotelsâ awards
March 10, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 3/10/2026, Staff Report
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, an award-winning resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of North Lake Tahoe, has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Reportâs 2026 Best Hotels Awards. The resort has received the Gold Badge ranking in the prestigious award program.
âWe are honored to receive this distinguished recognition from U.S. News & World Report,â said Andrew DeLapp, Resort Manager at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. âThis award reflects the breathtaking beauty of our Lake Tahoe setting, as well as the dedication of our team who consistently delivers exceptional service and memorable experiences for every guest.â
The U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels rankings evaluate properties based on a variety of criteria including awards, hotel class, and guest ratings. The Gold Badge is exclusively awarded to the top 20 percent of the highest-rated luxury resorts and hotels. This yearâs Best Hotels rankings evaluate more than 31,000 hotels across the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean. For more information on the methodology, visit https://travel.usnews.com/methodology/#hotel-rankings.
On May 7, from morning to evening at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, Tahoeâs broader regional community will come together for a dynamic economic, networking, and civic experience unlike any other.
This year, the Tahoe Economic Summit, hosted by the Tahoe Prosperity Center, joins forces with the Tahoe Chamberâs Go Local Business Expoâuniting the business sector, community leaders, and residents in one vibrant, high-impact environment designed for connection and opportunity.
The day begins with the 2026 Tahoe Economic Summit, setting the tone with forward-looking insight into the macroeconomic forces shaping our region. Through keynote speakers and interactive sessions, participants will gain practical, actionable perspectives on workforce, small business growth, and environmental innovation in the Tahoe Basin.
Then, the momentum continues as doors open to the Go Local Business ExpoâLake Tahoeâs largest and most energized business showcase and community celebration of the year.
Inside the Tahoe Blue Event Center, 125+ local businesses and 1,500+ participants will create an atmosphere filled with conversation, discovery, and engagement.
Culinary tastings, beverage samplings, vendor swag, and a high-energy environment will bring the community together in a meaningful way.
Tahoe Forest Health System is seeking input from community members to help guide the hospital’s direction in the years ahead. TFHS wants to hear your thoughts about healthcare priorities, access to care, and what health and wellness means to you.
“Tahoe Forest Health System was built by the people of this region,” said Anna Roth, president and CEO. “True North continues that tradition. This initiative is about listening first and building the future together.”
TFHS invites residents, patients, second homeowners, partners and staff to complete a brief online survey, attend a listening session or connect at community events throughout the region this winter and spring.
In The News – Tahoe Forest Health System launches âTrue Northâ Listening TourÂ
March 10, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 3/10/2026, Staff Report
Tahoe Forest Health System is launching a listening tour this spring as part of its new True North initiative, a comprehensive community engagement effort aimed at shaping the organizationâs future direction. This outreach initiative invites feedback from residents, patients, second homeowners, partners and staff to help guide TFHSâs next strategic plan.
As part of this effort, TFHS will host a series of community meet-ups across the region to hear directly from those it serves.
âWe want to listen and learn from our community about what matters most when it comes to healthcare,â said Tahoe Forest Health System Chief Executive Officer Anna Roth. âAccess to care, quality of services and how we continue to improve are key areas where your input will make a difference. These events are an opportunity for open dialogueâand weâre excited to have those conversations in a relaxed, local setting.â
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Announces Day Passes for Year-Round Pool Access
March 9, 2026 | Member Submitted
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, an award-winning resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of North Lake Tahoe, announces new day pass opportunities for locals and visitors looking to enjoy a full day of relaxation at the resort.
âWe are excited to offer day passes that allow guests to experience the best of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe for a day of leisure and relaxation,â said Andrew DeLapp, Resort Manager at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. âWhether guests are escaping for a few hours or spending the day by the pool, these passes provide convenient access to our resort amenities without requiring an overnight stay.â
Day pass holders can enjoy the resortâs heated lagoon-style, mountain-side pool offers a serene alpine retreat, with an indoor swim-out entrance that allows guests to glide between warm interiors and crisp mountain air and oversized hot tubs. poolside loungers, seasonal food and beverage service, changing rooms with showers, towels, and complimentary Wi-Fi and self-parking. Oversized jet spas, scenic mountain views, and ample lounge seating create a calm and inviting poolside experience year-round, making it the perfect destination for relaxation and a day of leisure in the Sierra Nevada.
For guests interested in a more regular wellness experience, Stillwater Spa offers a monthly membership, providing full access to the fitness center and spa facilities including locker rooms, plush robes and slippers, showers, dry cedar sauna, eucalyptus steam room, and the lounge area. Membership also includes one complimentary 3.5-minute cryotherapy session and a 10 percent discount on a 60-minute Swedish massage or Glow facial during the month.
For more information or to book a getaway to Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, please visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com, or call (775) 832-1234.
About Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, at 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV, 89451. For more information, visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com or follow the resort on Facebook or Instagram.
About Hyatt Regency hotels
The Hyatt Regency brand is a global collection of hotels and resorts found in more than 200 locations in over 40 countries around the world. The depth and breadth of this diverse portfolio, from expansive resorts to urban city centers, is a testament to the brandâs evolutionary spirit. For more than 50 years, the Hyatt Regency brand has championed fresh perspectives and enriching experiences, while its forward-thinking philosophy provides guests with inviting spaces that bring people together and foster a spirit of community. As a hospitality original, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts are founded on opennessâour colleagues consistently serve with open minds and open hearts to deliver unforgettable celebrations, effortless relaxation and notable culinary experiences alongside expert meetings and technology-enabled collaboration. The brand prides itself on an everlasting reputation for insightful careâone that welcomes all people across all countries and cultures, generation after generation. For more information, please visit hyatt.com
It might be safe to say that Moses, the prophet, was the first reporter of record. When Moses received the Ten Commandments, well, this was some heavy news to deliver to an unsuspecting public. I can only imagine the reaction those Commandments might have had in FranceâŠâNo adultery? Hey, Iâm French!â
Moses lived to be 120 years old, an estimable age that all reporters strive for to this day, and continue to fall a little short.
Before newspapers came along in the early 17th century, potentates provided edicts that were circulated by a courier who would climb up onto a haystack and shout out the latest law. He would then describe the attending punishment should you decide to break that law -pillory being the customary sentence.
Paul Revere might well have been Americaâs first notable reporter. Revere and his noble ride would stand pretty much atop the notoriety polls until the arrival of Edward R. Murrow during World War II. Murrow delivered a live broadcast from Europe that was so compelling as to create an army of dedicated listeners to CBS Radio News.Â
One thing has changed dramatically over the decades. In Mark Twainâs day our legislators did their drinking, they did their gambling, they did their womanizing, yes. But they did it with the press. The day a reporter discovered he could sell his story to somebody else’s newspaper, well, legislators and journalists stopped drinking at the same watering holes.
News reporting, since its inception, has tried to answer the five Wâs: who, what, when, where and why. Up until the 19th century, reporters tried to answer those five Wâs with objectivity. Then William Randolph Hearst added a shade of color to the five Wâs by introducing yellow journalism. Hearst fomented military adventurism in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. When artist Frederic Remington cabled Hearst from Cuba in 1897, âThere will be no war.â Hearst fired back, âYou furnish the pictures and Iâll furnish the war.â
The 20th century gave birth to the tabloid: TWO HEADED BOY FOUND IN JUNGLE! And the paparazzi began gassing up their VespasâŠ
Then along came USA TODAY, the newspaper for people who found television news too complicated.
If your news outlet is owned by an entertainment company what do you expect to get? MSNBC and Fox were quick to learn that there was more money to be made in providing a shaped aggregate of news than there was to be made in providing boring facts. Competition in shaped television context would elevate news conglomerates from the fourth estate to the first estate. News reporting in America without political bias would become a thing almost impossible to find, even with a seasoned hunting dog.
I have to believe in closing, that the majority of the dedicated reporters we have today are some of the most decent, caring, committed public servants on the planet. Pat Hickey comes to mind. I for one take my hat off to them all, and close here with a low sweeping bowâŠ
In The News – Impetus & Influence; 7 inspirational chefs from around the region
March 6, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 3/6/2026, Written by Robert Galloway
Chef: Charlie Soule
Restaurant: Soule Domain (Kings Beach)
As a longtime chef in Tahoe, Charlie Soule began his career more out of practicality rather than passion. Cooking offered a flexible schedule that could fit around his love for skiing and the Tahoe lifestyle. After that initial experience, and a brief stint in the construction business, he found himself on the line at the Hyattâs restaurant in the early 1980s, where the energy and teamwork of the kitchen sparked something deeper. The competitive, fast-paced environment reminded him of sports, and he began to see each service as a shared challenge to create great food and memorable experiences.
Over time, his culinary inspiration evolved through mentors like Matt Adams of Christie Hill (who encouraged him to open his own restaurant) and from early cookbook influences such as Jeremiah Tower and Barbara Tropp, whose China Moon cookbook inspired him to incorporate Asian flavors into his dishes.
In The News – Youth ski teams: Where Olympic dreams start and lifelong friends are made
March 6, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 3/6/2026, Written by Katelyn Welsh
Every four years the best of the best come from all corners of the world to compete, drawing excitement from many and daring others to dream.
For athletes, the Olympics is the peak of their career, where dreams are finally realized, and the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice.
And while viewers often see athletes in these mountain top moments, what often isnât seen is the diligence, grit, and the valleys where it all began.
