·       Highway 89 around Emerald Bay is open.

·       The Truckee chamber is putting on a workshop for independent contractors and businesses that use them. It will be Feb. 16 from 8:30-10am. For more info and to register, go online. 

·       South Lake Tahoe’s warm room needs people to serve on the following committees: fundraising, volunteer training and recruitment, budget-finances, and operations. Email Marissa at tahoewarmroom@gmail.com or call 775.573.0822 to volunteer.

·       IMBĪB Brewing Company of Reno was awarded two medals in the 2017 Best of Craft Beer Awards — a gold medal for Nevada Weisse and a silver for Belgian Dark Strong Ale.

·       Sierra Business Council and SCORE of Northern Nevada are putting on a seminar for people wanting to start their own business. It is Feb. 2 from 5:30-7pm in Truckee. Go online for more info.