EnvironmentEarly Ski Resort Closures Impact Tahoe EconomyMarch 27, 2015 | Ky PlaskonThe early closure of snowless ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area has affected businesses and people... and not in good ways. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWarm Weather Threatens Way of Life at Lake TahoeFebruary 26, 2015It would not be an odd sight in the spring. But there is something depressing about a closed ski slope in the middle of winter. The trails are bare and grassy. The chairlifts just hang there, waving a little with the breeze.
Dry January For TahoeJanuary 20, 2015 | Ky PlaskonThe United States Department of Agriculture says January is shaping up to be another dry month in the Lake Tahoe area and that signals an unprecedented fourth year of drought. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Warmer Temps In Tahoe Cause Issues For Ski ResortsJanuary 9, 2015 | Ky PlaskonTemperature records are falling around Lake Tahoe and that is melting ski areas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tahoe Ski Resort Proposes Ski Program For Low-Income ChildrenNovember 26, 2014 | Ky PlaskonFour Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts are opening this weekend and one of them is proposing a new program for low-income children. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Contaminated Groundwater Wells Close In South Lake TahoeNovember 12, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe drought has caused contamination and the closure of some groundwater wells at South Lake Tahoe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
First Of Tahoe Ski Resorts Open For The SeasonNovember 10, 2014Over the weekend, the first two Sierra ski areas opened. The National Ski Area’s Association expects this to be a record year for attendance nationwide.
Drought Forces Dredging In Lake TahoeNovember 6, 2014 | Ky PlaskonAmong many effects of the drought, low water levels at Lake Tahoe are forcing marina owners to dredge to maintain boat access. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Climate Change May Be Impacting Fish Spawning NumbersOctober 13, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe US Forest Service says falling numbers of spawning fish in streams around Lake Tahoe appear to be the result of climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
South Lake Tahoe City Council Approves Deep Budget CutsOctober 1, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe South Lake Tahoe City Council today approved a budget today that includes dramatic spending cuts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
