Support from the University will help to build a new studio and office space, allowing KUNR to broadcast live from the lake by summer 2025. In addition to the station, the University will fund a dedicated Lake Tahoe reporter for the first two years.
“The University is proud to support local journalism at the lake through this new role at our University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus and we’re excited to create a space for student journalists to practice their craft, to learn alongside KUNR,” said Provost Jeff Thompson.
With the addition of the new studio, the Reynolds School and KUNR plan to expand their internship program, the Lake Tahoe News Project, allowing more students to learn and report from the Lake.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Debuts Special Day of the Dead Menu and Live Music at Cutthroat’s Saloon
October 29, 2024 | Member Submitted
Submitted by Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort and Spa
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and on the shore of Lake Tahoe, will debut a special menu and live music for Dia de los Muertos. The holiday-themed menu will be served at the Cutthroat’s Saloon between October 28 and November 2. El Trio de Dos, a local mariachi band will perform in celebration of the holiday on both November 1 and 2 between 6 and 8 p.m.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate the rich traditions of Dia de los Muertos by offering these special experiences at Cutthroat’s Saloon,” said Andrew De Lapp, resort manager at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. “This culinary experience not only honors the vibrant flavors of Mexican culture, but also invites our guests to join in a meaningful celebration of life and remembrance.”
The special menu consists of green pozole and house-made tamales. Diners can also enjoy dulce de calabaza, and a traditional Mexican sweet bread filled with custard, called pan de muerto. There will also be two cocktails on the menu, a ‘cinnamon sugar skull,’ and a ‘pumpkin spice martini.”
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
Ideally situated on the pristine shores of North Lake Tahoe, the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino offers majestic lake and mountain views from its 422 guest rooms, including 32 suites and 24 lakeside cottages. The resort epitomizes modern alpine luxury with its exposed wood beams, rich leathers, and granite accents. Guests can enjoy premium amenities such as a private beach with a 275-foot floating pier, a year-round heated lagoon-style pool, two hot tubs, a 25,000 square-foot Grand Lodge Casino, and 65,000 square feet of flexible indoor/outdoor meeting and event space, including the picturesque Lakeside Ballroom, Tahoe’s premier lakeside venue. Additional features include a 20,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa with 16 treatment rooms, multiple restaurants and bars, pet-friendly accommodations, a fully-equipped Hyatt StayFit gym with Peloton bikes, and an on-site Adventure program offering guided activities. Recognized for excellence, the resort has garnered numerous awards including Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best in the West Smart Meetings Smart Stars Awards, and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Awards.
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 brand’s 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 openness—our 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 care—one that welcomes all people across all countries and cultures, generation after generation. For more information, please visit hyatt.com
As we conclude the 3rd quarter of 2024, we’re proud to share the remarkable strides made in membership growth, community outreach, and business programs, each contributing to the ongoing mission of enhancing Incline Village and Crystal Bay.
Membership Growth Our subscriber base has grown to over 2,100, with 385 new subscribers this quarter alone. Our communication efforts are highly effective, with an average open rate of 60% and a 16% click-through rate. Additionally, we added 5 new members and renewed 28 memberships, reflecting strong engagement within our community.
Communications and Marketing This quarter saw the successful publication of the Live.Work.Play summer edition, highlighting Local Heroes and our July 4th celebrations. The Weekly Snapshot newsletter continues to provide updates and event promotions, now offering advertising opportunities. Social media outreach increases visibility for our members, with over 20,000 impressions in Q3. A “Like What You Read?” campaign also helped expand our subscriber base and community supporters.
Business Programs and Civic Engagement We held a New Member Social in September, welcoming 14 attendees. Our civic engagement campaign included two successful candidate forums in August and September, with planning underway for a Leadership Academy in partnership with Washoe County. Our VIP reception, unfortunately, was canceled due to the Davis Fire, but we quickly utilized Snapshot and social media to update the community on fire resources.
Community and Beautification Efforts Our Local Heroes Parade and July 4th celebration were tremendous successes, alongside the Inclined to Bloom initiative, which encouraged businesses and residents to enhance their properties. Community cleanups, including Rotary Club projects, helped maintain public spaces, while beautification projects continue into fall, focusing on planting bulbs and defensible space clean-ups.
Infrastructure Projects Significant progress was made on our Roundabout Redesign project, with community input through a short survey. Additionally, research for commercial signage led to a strategy for installing solar lamp posts, with the ability to hang merchant signs on them.
COMING IN 4TH QUARTER
Seasonal edition of Live.Work.Play published in time for Thanksgiving
Participation in Basin-Wide ‘Business Walks’ Survey with Tahoe Prosperity Center
Launch of Washoe Tahoe Leadership Academy on November 18 with guest speaker
North Tahoe Chamber of Commerce and IVCBA mixer at Bowl Incline on November 21
Housing Committee program on “Unlocking Housing Solutions” on December 3
Candy Cane Lane & Village community event on December 6
Northern Lights Festival events throughout December
We look forward to continued success in the months ahead. Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement!
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board today voted unanimously to offer the position of TRPA General Counsel to attorney Graham St. Michel to oversee compliance cases, violation settlements, and other legal issues for the bi-state agency. He will fill the position held by John L. Marshall, who served as TRPA counsel for a total of 25 years.
St. Michel, who is a graduate of South Tahoe High School, has served as TRPA’s associate counsel since February of this year. He holds a bachelor’s degree in public policy from the University of Southern California and a juris doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School. St. Michel has practiced law for 16 years, including private practice, and has served as in-house counsel with the California Department of Conservation and the California Tahoe Conservancy.
“I have dedicated my professional life to environmental law and public service, and TRPA’s mission has been a guiding inspiration for me from the start,” St. Michel said.
“The board welcomes Graham, and I am confident he will continue to safeguard the public’s interest in protecting and restoring Lake Tahoe,” TRPA Governing Board Chair and Placer County Supervisor Cindy Gustafson said. “We thank John Marshall for his years of service and for helping to build the legal underpinnings of this unique agency.”
Marshall was a key member of the legal team which successfully defended Regional Plan policies protecting sensitive stream environment zones in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. The case, Tahoe Sierra Preservation Council v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, is often cited in environmental law and public policy literature.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency leads the cooperative effort to preserve, restore, and enhance the unique natural and human environment of the Lake Tahoe Region, while improving local communities, and people’s interactions with our irreplaceable environment. For additional information, contact Jeff Cowen, Public Information Officer, at (775) 589-5278 or jcowen@trpa.gov.
In The News – Incline High ranks 14th out of 75+ high schools in Nevada
October 24, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 10/18/2024, Written by Brenna O’Boyle
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Incline High ranked No. 14 out of more than 75 schools statewide and No. 2,114 out of almost 18,000 public high schools nationally, according to a recent best high school rankings report by U.S. News and World Report.
The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) ranked No. 3, Galena High School ranked No. 8 and Reno High School earned the No. 12 slot in Nevada.
“I am incredibly proud of our school community for being ranked 14th in the state by U.S. News and World Report,” said Principal Tierney Cahill. “As a five-star school, this recognition highlights the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families, especially the progress we’ve made in key areas like supporting our multilingual learners in achieving language proficiency.”
In The News – Local ski resorts gear up for winter season with exciting updates
October 23, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 10/18/2024, Written by Zoe Meyer
LAKE TAHOE – As winter approaches, local ski resorts are making headlines with fresh developments and events aimed at enhancing the skiing experience. Here’s a look at what’s new at some of the area’s favorite destinations.
Mt. Rose
As Mt. Rose prepares for its 60th anniversary season, $2.2 million in renovations are underway, including a complete dining area overhaul with a new Taco Bar, snowmaking enhancements, and trail improvements. The resort’s popular ‘Open Late’ schedule will now include Fridays and Saturdays starting in Feb. 2025.
Mt. Rose has also formed a partnership with Snowball Effect to engage local youth in winter sports and combat declining participation rates. This collaboration aims to bring snowboarding to schools and develop a comprehensive curriculum for young athletes.
LET ME JUST SAY, THERES A LOT of DRESSING UP to do in the next couple weeks! And I’m not even thinking about cold-weather dressing, but I will get to that too.
IVGID puts together this (not really) scary family event for Halloween. This is the “costume parade” of Incline families all decked out for trick or treating before it gets dark. Your ticket is either a child who is attending or volunteer for one of the many organizations that decorate a table on the trail. Or just come down to the Village Green, in costume of course, to watch the fun. Donate to it through ITF
The taste and smell of chili are in the air…. As local restaurants prepare for this year’s Chili Cook-off and Beerfest on Friday at the Chateau, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline. Cowboy boots and hat are not required, but dressing up makes it more festive. Thanks to Rotary fundraisers, over $30,000 is invested in education and youth programs, along with family advocacy organizations.
Friday night is a popular night for Halloween events too….yet another chance to wear that costume. Boys and Girls Club has their annual Harvest Festival in Kings Beach and DID YOU KNOW…Sand Harbor has outdoor movies on Friday night? It’s called Spooky Harbor. This Friday is a Kids Fall Festival, as well as a showing of Trick or Treat Scooby Doo.
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?!
No one is leaving the dogs out, especially not WARF!
October 26: A local animal rescue organization is hosting a Halloween event and dogs are invited! Doggie costumes please! (Don’t you wish there was a costume store in Incline?)
KUNR IN INCLINE!
More local journalism is needed in the region, but especially in Washoe Tahoe, aka Incline Village and Crystal Bay. With the trend moving away from print, radio and podcasts have become an important news source. Find out more tonight at a reception on the UNR campus here in town. (Some of us still call it Sierra Nevada College)
WINTER WARMTH AND WELLNESS
The local churches join forces with Sierra Community House to hold a clothing and “necessities” drive to be sure that local families are ready for winter. Volunteers are needed. If you or someone you know, is among the needy, the “Giveaway” is this Saturday at the Kings Beach Events Center. Contact Lorena Herrera at St. Francis for more information LorenaA@sftahoe.org.
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Top 10 Halloween Happenings in Incline Village & Crystal Bay
October 22, 2024 | Kayla Anderson
Originally Written for IVCBA by Kayla Anderson, UPDATED FOR 2024
Cute costumes, candy, pup parades, Nevada Day, haunted houses, parties, and more are on the docket for this year’s Halloween in Incline Village/Crystal Bay. Here are the events to watch out for:
IVGID (Incline Village General Improvement District) is again hosting the fun Trail of Treats and Terror for the littles leading up to the big day. Music will be available as well as food, drink, and merchandise to purchase from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Reserve your spot online at yourtahoeplace.com and be sure to bring proof of your Incline Village/Crystal Bay residency.
Take the kids trick or treating in the safe and well-lit areas within the Country Club Center from 4pm-6pm before heading over to Mill Creek. FUMO, Cool Mess, Austin’s, Incline Spirits, Mountain High Sandwich, and other businesses will have candy.
For over a decade, MUSTACHE HARBOR has been thrilling audiences across the country with their spot-on renditions of the smoothest music from the 1970’s and 80’s, all performed with the highest level of musicianship and state-of-the-art sound and lighting. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, DOORS AT 7PM – This is a 21 and older show.
Join Sand Harbor State Park for Halloween movies and Trick or Treat Fun! Movies start at 7:00 pm at the Sand Harbor Stage. The event is free, but park entry fees apply.The October 25 showing of Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! will also include a Kids Fall Festival with games, pumpkin decorating, face painting, etc. Get more information.
Join Sand Harbor State Park for Halloween movies and Trick or Treat Fun! Movies start at 7:00 pm at the Sand Harbor Stage. The event is free, but park entry fees apply. Visitors should come prepared with blankets or chairs, a flashlight, and warm clothing. Sand Harbor will not be offering concessions and does not have lighting after dark. This showing is Rated R.
Get ready for a howling good time at our Halloween Fundraiser, benefiting our beloved dog rescue! This year, we’re pulling out all the stops to ensure a fun-filled day for you and your furry friends. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 26th, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the charming Tunnel Creek Cafe, located at 1115 Tunnel Creek Road. LIVE MUSIC, SILENT AUCTION, FOOD, COSTUME CONTEST AND MORE…
The Haunted Carnival will take place on Thursday, October 31 between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the resort’s Regency Ballroom. Entry is a $10 donation which will include five carnival tickets that can be used on games and activities, and additional tickets will be available for purchase for $1 each. Validation will be provided for the resort’s self-parking lot. The Haunted Carnival will feature a costume contest with several prizes. Families can also test their skills with several traditional carnival games including ring toss, duck pond, and a bean bag toss with prizes for winners, as well as several activities such as face painting, crafts, a photo booth, and a bouncy house. Hyatt Haunted house is later in the evening for Teens and Adults.
From 5-8 pm, families can dress up and enjoy food, monster trucks, a glow room, a haunted house, carnival games, face painting, and more to celebrate Halloween. Admission is free, there is a small fee for Haunted House, and the memories are priceless at the Clubhouse on 8125 Steelhead Avenue in Kings Beach.
Join fellow teens for some trivia, games, drawing challenges and snacks at our Halloween themed party. Join the fun at the Incline Village Library, 845 Alder Ave, after school from 4-5 pm.
Lucky for us, Nevadans get an extra holiday right around Halloween to celebrate the founding of the Silver State (it was deemed the 36th state admitted into the Union on October 31, 1864). Head down to Carson City on the Saturday beforehand for a day full of festivities, including the famous Nevada Day Parade downtown that travels in front of the capitol building.
Whatever you do, be safe, brush your teeth after eating all that candy, and take the TART Connect if you’ve had too much fun and need a safe way to get home. Happy Halloween!?
Placemate is a housing marketplace focused on connecting vacation homeowners with local residents seeking long-term rentals in popular vacation towns. By facilitating matches between property owners and vetted locals, it aims to address the housing shortage faced by local workers in these areas.
The platform also offers a “Lease to Locals” program, incentivizing property owners to convert their short-term rental properties into long-term housing for local communities.
Over the past few months, some members of the housing committee and others from several organizations, including Washoe County, have met to discuss the implementation of a new program that Washoe County is funding to address housing shortages in Washoe Tahoe. The project is in its final stages before being released into the community. We expect the project to come online in the next couple of months.
Join IVCBA and the Incline Village Housing Committee, Thursday January 23rd, 2025 for the first ‘Workforce Housing Speaker Series’ on Placemate and it’s role in Incline Village and Crystal Bay. Please register – UNLOCKING HOUSING STOCK THROUGH PLACEMATE
Thanks to a generous grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Tahoe-Nevada, the Incline Education Fund (www.inclineeducationfund.org) has successfully completed its fundraising efforts to bring Skill Struck’s Chat for Schools AI platform to both Incline High School (IHS) and Incline Middle School (IMS). This community-supported initiative will launch a two-year pilot program that introduces an advanced, AI-driven learning tool designed to level the playing field for all students.
Developed by Skill Struck, Chat for Schools personalizes lesson plans and supports diverse learning styles, using a Socratic method of questioning to encourage critical thinking and deeper learning. The platform also provides real-time, personalized support in coding and computer science, enhancing student engagement while promoting independent problem-solving skills. Its multilingual capabilities are particularly beneficial for English Learners (EL), helping them keep pace with more advanced coursework despite language barriers. By integrating AI into the classroom, educators can offer more tailored learning experiences, ensuring every student can succeed in an increasingly digital world.
According to IHS Engineering teacher Adam Shoda, Chat for Schools is a valuable classroom tool. “The platform will allow me to give more one-on-one instruction to my students in the classroom, while challenging other students to think beyond immediate answers. This is NOT about replacing a teacher with a computer, but an opportunity for me to target in-person instruction. By using Chat for Schools’ response history, I will be able to uncover specific areas where a student may need more support or is eager to move ahead in their studies.”
While Incline Education Funds’ purchase of the Chat for Schools platform and training is limited to IHS and IMS, the program’s introduction creates broader opportunities for the Washoe County School District (WCSD). Thanks to IEF’s contract, all other WCSD schools will also be eligible to run their own limited AI pilot programs through Skill Struck.
A leader in the Incline School’s K12 STEM Pathway, the Incline Education Fund continues to bring innovative and technologically advanced academic opportunities to the Incline Schools and is part of IEF’s broader effort to become “Model” schools for the state.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to the Incline Education Fund for their diligent efforts in securing funding to support K-12 education in the Incline community. Their unwavering dedication ensures that Incline’s elementary, middle, and high school students have access to invaluable resources and opportunities, helping them thrive academically and beyond. Thank you for your commitment to our future generations.”
