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Weekly updates of Gardnerville, Minden, and Genoa.

What Douglas County Residents Should Know During Snake Season

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May 27, 2026

What Douglas County Residents Should Know During Snake Season

Rattlesnake season is definitely here in Douglas County.

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Garminoa Weekly
Public Backlash Leads to Tahoe Herbicide Pause

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May 27, 2026

Public Backlash Leads to Tahoe Herbicide Pause

UPDATE: Following significant public backlash, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is reportedly pausing herbicide use in the Tahoe Basin for the 2026–2027 seasons and shifting to alternative methods instead.

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Garminoa Weekly
Douglas County Residents Push Back on Proposed Stormwater Utility Fees

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May 27, 2026

Douglas County Residents Push Back on Proposed Stormwater Utility Fees

A proposed countywide stormwater utility fee continues to spark intense debate across Douglas County, with residents voicing concerns over affordability, fairness, transparency, and whether the fee should go before voters before moving forward.

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Garminoa Weekly
Title 20 Update, CVMS Career Fair, & SR 28 Improvements

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May 15, 2026

Title 20 Update, CVMS Career Fair, & SR 28 Improvements

This week in Garminoa, locals react to updated development rules, Carson Valley Middle School hosts a Career Fair, & Improvements begin on SR 28.

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Garminoa Weekly
New Transit Hub and Inspection Station Coming to SR 28 Near Spooner Lake

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May 13, 2026

New Transit Hub and Inspection Station Coming to SR 28 Near Spooner Lake

Major improvements are now underway along State Route 28 near Spooner Lake as the Nevada Department of Transportation begins construction on a new mobility hub designed to improve safety, recreation access, and environmental protection in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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Garminoa Weekly
Carson Valley Middle School Career Fair Aims to Inspire Students Early

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May 13, 2026

Carson Valley Middle School Career Fair Aims to Inspire Students Early

Carson Valley Middle School is hosting its Career Fair this May, bringing together local businesses, organizations, tradespeople, and professionals to help students explore future career possibilities at an early age.

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Garminoa Weekly
Community Weighs In as Douglas County Updates Development Rules

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May 13, 2026

Community Weighs In as Douglas County Updates Development Rules

Douglas County’s ongoing Title 20 update is already sparking strong opinions from residents, with community members weighing in on everything from affordable housing and traffic to agriculture and future growth.

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Garminoa Weekly
Trail Expansions, New Road Rules, and a Celebration of Carson Valley Moms

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May 8, 2026

Trail Expansions, New Road Rules, and a Celebration of Carson Valley Moms

This week in Garminoa, Douglas County looks at 2 ordinances that affect traffic on East Valley roads and prepare to expand regional trail network. Two Carson Valley moms are celebrated.

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Garminoa Weekly
A Legacy Built Quietly: A Daughter Reflects on Her Mother’s Life as a Business Woman in the Carson Valley

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May 7, 2026

A Legacy Built Quietly: A Daughter Reflects on Her Mother’s Life as a Business Woman in the Carson Valley

In a town like Minden, businesses don’t last 35 years by accident. Kylie Compton reflects on her mother, Jackie Basagoitia's life as a mom and business woman.

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Garminoa Weekly
Building Beauty, Building Balance: The Story Behind Luna Belle Beauty

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May 6, 2026

Building Beauty, Building Balance: The Story Behind Luna Belle Beauty

Before there was a brand, there was a moment of risk.It was just before the world shut down in 2020. A single mother, new to Carson Valley, saw an opportunity not just to work, but to build something.

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Garminoa Weekly
Douglas County Moves Forward on Regional Trail Expansion Connecting Genoa, Minden, and Gardnerville

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May 6, 2026

Douglas County Moves Forward on Regional Trail Expansion Connecting Genoa, Minden, and Gardnerville

Douglas County commissioners are expected to take several steps this week aimed at expanding a long-planned regional trail network connecting Genoa, Minden, and Gardnerville.

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Garminoa Weekly
Douglas County Proposes New Truck Restrictions and Lower Speed Limits on East Valley Roads

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May 6, 2026

Douglas County Proposes New Truck Restrictions and Lower Speed Limits on East Valley Roads

Douglas County commissioners are preparing to consider two ordinances that would change how traffic moves through several east-side roads, including new truck restrictions and reduced speed limits in some residential areas.

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Garminoa Weekly
Highway 50 Construction Begins, Stormwater Fees Update, & Radon Risks

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May 1, 2026

Highway 50 Construction Begins, Stormwater Fees Update, & Radon Risks

This week in Garminoa, highway 50 construction begins, stormwater fee enters new phase of discussion, and locals discuss radon risks in the community.

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Garminoa Weekly
Second Season of Highway 50 Construction Begins Along Tahoe’s East Shore

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Apr 28, 2026

Second Season of Highway 50 Construction Begins Along Tahoe’s East Shore

Drivers heading to Lake Tahoe should prepare for months of construction delays as the second and final phase of a major highway improvement project gets underway.

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Garminoa Weekly
Is Radon a Hidden Risk in Carson Valley Homes? Residents Raise Questions About Testing and Building Standards

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Apr 28, 2026

Is Radon a Hidden Risk in Carson Valley Homes? Residents Raise Questions About Testing and Building Standards

As more Carson Valley residents test their homes for radon gas, a growing conversation is emerging around how widespread the issue is and whether current building practices go far enough to address it.

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Garminoa Weekly
Story Development: Stormwater Fee Proposal Includes Draft Language Regarding Land Acquisitions

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Apr 28, 2026

Story Development: Stormwater Fee Proposal Includes Draft Language Regarding Land Acquisitions

A proposed stormwater utility fee in Douglas County is entering a new phase of discussion, one that goes beyond infrastructure and into questions of fairness, scope, and long-term cost.

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Garminoa Weekly
Nevada Elections, A Split Vote, & Western Heritage Days

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Apr 24, 2026

Nevada Elections, A Split Vote, & Western Heritage Days

This week in Garminoa, Nevada is nationally recognized for its elections, we discuss a split vote from the Douglas County Board of Commissioners & the upcoming Genoa Western Heritage Days takes Place this weekend.

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Garminoa Weekly
Nevada Ranks Near the Top for Elections but Trust Remains the Real Test Locally

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Apr 23, 2026

Nevada Ranks Near the Top for Elections but Trust Remains the Real Test Locally

As Nevada prepares for the upcoming primary season, the state is receiving national recognition for how it runs elections.

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Garminoa Weekly
Split Vote Highlights Growing Tension Over Development in Gardnerville

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Apr 22, 2026

Split Vote Highlights Growing Tension Over Development in Gardnerville

A recent 3–2 vote by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners is putting a spotlight on a growing divide over how and when development should happen in Gardnerville.

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Garminoa Weekly
From a Struggling Festival, to One of Genoa’s Biggest Days of the Year

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Apr 22, 2026

From a Struggling Festival, to One of Genoa’s Biggest Days of the Year

What is now known as "Genoa Western Heritage Days," didn’t start as the event locals recognize today.

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Garminoa Weekly
A Possible Change in Utility Rates, Faces of the Future, & Continued Construction of Justice Center

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Apr 17, 2026

A Possible Change in Utility Rates, Faces of the Future, & Continued Construction of Justice Center

This week in Garminoa, Douglas County considers new stormwater utility rates, an update on the Justice Center, and we learn the story of Grace, and her journey of resilience, purpose, and leadership.

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Garminoa Weekly
New Stormwater Rates Could Be Coming to Douglas County

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Apr 14, 2026

New Stormwater Rates Could Be Coming to Douglas County

Douglas County officials are considering new stormwater utility rates that could bring in between $4.5 million and $7 million annually to fund drainage, flood control, and related infrastructure projects.

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Garminoa Weekly
Faces of the Future:  Meet Grace Strabala-Karosich

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Apr 14, 2026

Faces of the Future: Meet Grace Strabala-Karosich

A series highlighting the young people shaping the future of Carson Valley.

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Garminoa Weekly
Douglas County Justice Center Designed to Replace 40-Year-Old Courthouse as Construction Continues

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Apr 13, 2026

Douglas County Justice Center Designed to Replace 40-Year-Old Courthouse as Construction Continues

The Douglas County Justice Center project is officially moving forward, with construction now about 23% complete, but not everyone in the community sees it the same way.

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Garminoa Weekly
Data Center Boom, Crime Trends, & Accomplishments of our Valley

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Apr 10, 2026

Data Center Boom, Crime Trends, & Accomplishments of our Valley

This week in Garminoa: locals push back on the data center boom in our state, we take a look at changing crime trends, and we celebrate our unique accomplishments of the valley we call home.

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Garminoa Weekly
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