Scientists from around the world gathered this 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.

In the Truckee and North Tahoe region, local leaders are opening the area’s first year-round shelter for single adults experiencing homelessness, but they stress it’s only one part of a larger effort to reduce homelessness across the mountain community.

Over a hundred community members gathered in downtown Truckee on Sunday to honor the nine backcountry skiers who died in an avalanche last week.

A deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe is prompting new questions about how shifting winter weather may be reshaping avalanche danger in the Sierra Nevada.

Six moms who were killed were part of a group of eight who “cherished time together in the mountains,” their families said.

The women were close friends and skilled skiers from the Bay Area, Truckee region and Idaho, their families said. Meanwhile, California officials warned of high avalanche risks in coming days.

Sugar Bowl Academy said it is mourning the loss of respected, valued and loved members of its community after Tuesday’s deadly avalanche near Castle Peak.

Eight people are dead after being caught in an avalanche northwest of Lake Tahoe. Dangerous conditions are making it difficult to locate one person who is still missing and presumed dead.

The search continues for nine skiers caught in an avalanche north of Lake Tahoe, California. Six others were rescued Tuesday amid one of the strongest winter storms of the year in and around the Donner Pass.

Truckee student-athletes could soon face regular travel over Donner Summit to compete in school sports, causing safety concerns.