Originally Published in The Tahoe Daily Tribune 8/17/2023, Written by Miranda Jacobson & photo credit

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.— The Incline Village evacuation drill and preparedness fair invited both residents living in the Second Creek area of Incline Village, along with anyone interested in learning more about emergency preparedness, to the Incline Village Recreation Center on Wednesday, Aug. 16. 

The fair was bustling with residents visiting different booths of fair vendors, ranging from the American Read Cross and PulsePoint Foundation, to community partners of the drill like Washoe County Emergency Management, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. 

Washoe County Regional Animal County Services also had a booth, and offered free dog tags made possible with the funding of the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, along with free microchipping for dogs. 

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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 08/11/2023, Written By Miranda Jacobson

KINGS BEACH, Calif.— The 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit was held at the Kings Beach Recreation Area Wednesday, Aug. 9. The bi-partisan, bi-state coalition of local, state, federal, Tribal, and environmental leaders were able to gather to discuss the importance of sustainable solutions to combat climate crisis and local community issues in Lake Tahoe. 

This year’s summit, “Protecting Lake Tahoe Sustainability and Stewardship in the Face of the Climate Crisis,” was hosted by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, who was joined by many of his colleagues including Speaker Emerita Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and Senator Jackie Rosen, among many others. The summit was able to highlight the urgent need to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act through 2034 in order to keep allocating funds and approving projects that lead to the restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe. 

It was noted by many speakers that as of late, Lake Tahoe has experienced incredible highs and lows in climate events, a lingering trace that the Basin has not been spared by climate change. 

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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 07/21/2023, Written by Miranda Jacobson

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.— The Incline Village Board of Trustees worked on communication with the public through creating a new Frequently Asked Questions page and the implementation of board-appointed committees at their meeting on Wednesday, July 12. 

The meeting centered mainly around a list of frequently asked questions brought to the board by Chairman Matthew Dent, to which he requested board feedback on dispelling rumors that have been circulating around the district. There were many rumors brought up by the board that are frequently mentioned during public comment, ranging from the explanation on the elimination of the recreation fee, to the rumored privatization of all IVGID facilities. Over ten questions were discussed by the board, each involving its own discussion on the best way to respond to public interest. 

Trustee Dave Noble was hesitant to get too deep into answering questions that addressed rumors among the district, especially as the questions of definitions began to arise. The board questioned what the true model for the district really is and if it has been changed, and questions of what the word ‘privatize’ truly means. 

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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 07/20/2023, Written by Miranda Jacobson

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.— The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners approved another allocation of funds to multiple entities on the North Shore, including to the Incline Village Crystal Bay Community & Business Association and the Tahoe Prosperity Center. 

The monies allocated are available from the American Rescue Plan Act funds through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which saw the county receive $91.5 million two years ago. The county has been allocating funds ever since. 

The money granted during the meeting on Tuesday, July 18, totaled $6,231,494, with funds going to multiple entities in Washoe County, including multiple related to Lake Tahoe. 

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Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 07/11/2023, Written by Miranda Jacobson

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.— The Incline Village Board of Trustees have appointed Diamond Peak Ski Resort general manager Mike Bandelin as acting general manager of the district following a separation agreement with the former general manager. 

The decision was unanimously agreed upon by the board at their meeting on Wednesday, June 28, who agreed the process of finding a new general manager was a high priority moving forward. 

Prior to the appointment of Bandelin as acting general manager, director of finance Paul Navazio was filling the role. However, it was announced at the meeting that Navazio has accepted a new position out of the Lake Tahoe area, leaving both the director of finance and general manager position vacant. 

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