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Letter: Vacancy Tax - a more tailored solution

My father-in-law began working on the docks of Camp Richardson over 70 years ago in the 1950s. His family purchased a small lot with the intention of building a house on it. At that time, many of the homes in the neighborhood had not yet been constructed. Finally, in 1973, construction began, and he hired someone to frame the house before building the rest with his own two hands.

Letters: Open letter to DCSD board trustee Englekirk

Trustee Englekirk, after watching the town hall held on 5/22, it's very clear that you do not have the time required to fulfill your commitment to your constituents, teachers, administrators, and most importantly, kids, as a Douglas County school board trustee.

Washoe County Sheriff's Office investigation leads to arrest of Incline Village murder suspect

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - A suspect in the murder of 54-year-old Jeffrey McCunn on June 23, 2023, in Incline Village, Nev. has been arrested.

A continuing investigation by Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives led to the arrest of 30-year-old Alec Flores on May 23, 2024.

Common Ground -- Free Movie Night at the South Lake Tahoe Library

Event Date: 
May 29, 2024 - 4:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners and Grow Your Own High Elevation Gardening Event - showing of Common Ground at the South Lake Tahoe Library.

Common Ground is an environmental documentary that was a favorite at last year's 9th annual Tahoe Film Fest. Organizers are excited to screen this movie to kick off the start of the popular Grow Your Own High Elevation Gardening Festival in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners and our Grow Your Own partners.

Final steel beam in place for dormitory at Lake Tahoe Community College

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It seems like yesterday when the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) trustees and leadership team joined the community in turning over the first shovels of dirt at the site of the college's dream of 50 years, an on-campus dormitory.

The date was August 9, 2023, when the college kicked off the building of a 32,000 square foot, 33-room, 100-bed dormitory between the library and the gym, overlooking Trout Creek.

Community invited to celebration of Momentum PBS premier

Event Date: 
June 11, 2024 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Association of Realtors welcomes the community to a celebration of Momentum Film on PBS and Momentum Mentors on June 11 at 5:30 p.m. The movie made by and about South Lake Tahoe locals premiers on PBS, and join in the fun!

There will be food, drinks, and a silent auction, with all proceeds going to bring Momentum Mentors to more schools in our community and beyond!

Valhalla Tahoe releases summer arts and entertainment schedule

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Valhalla Tahoe has announced the 2024 Music, Theatre, and Art Festival lineup. This year’s festival is especially significant as it marks the centennial anniversary of the Heller Estate, fondly known as "Valhalla."

Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Tahoe, the festival promises an unforgettable celebration of the arts, history, and community.

MUSIC
Boathouse Concerts:
6/5/2024 – The Coffis Brothers
6/12/2024 – Wolf Jett
7/16/2024 – Kimmi Bitter
7/17/2024 – The Novelists Reunion Tour

Forest Health Community Working Group holding speaker event on Tamarack Fire

Event Date: 
June 5, 2024 - 6:00pm

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The public is invited to the Forest Health Community
Working Group presentation on the Tamarack Fire - Fuel treatment effectiveness, early data on regeneration and Recovery, and future monitoring plans. This will be held on June 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Turtle Rock Park Community Center, 17300 State Route 89, Markleeville, Calif.

Join the group and Ali Paulson, PhD, as she shares recent data collected from
the Tamarack Fire burn scar and how it will inform future monitoring. Paulson is the forest ecologist with Humboldt-Toiyable National Forest.

Public invited to lecture, The Promise of Chemical Ecology, at UNR Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
May 30, 2024 - 5:30pm

INCLINE VILLAGE, The second annual Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology Symposium invites the community to Incline Village, Nevada for its keynote lecture by Paul Alan Cox on Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. Cox will present his lecture titled “The Promise of Chemical Ecology” at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe, where the symposium is being held.

Beverly Etter, long-time teacher, dies at 85

Long-time South Lake Tahoe resident Beverly Helen Etter went home to be with Jesus peacefully with her family by her side on March 10, 2024, in Chico, California. She was 85.

Beverly, “Bev”, was born to Everett and Helen Milne, the second daughter of four girls. She is survived by two of her sisters, Margie Dunham of Redding, CA and Darlene Rumboltz (Matt) of Round Mountain, CA, and preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Coffman.

Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation celebrates honorees at Celebration of Education

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation’s (LTEF) Celebration of Education was held on May 16 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Over 150 people enjoyed the event which featured creations by the South Tahoe High School (STHS) culinary students, led by teacher David Jones. Guests enjoyed prosciutto and salami, focaccia, olive tapenade, orzo salad, chicken skewers, fresh fruit, and grilled vegetables. As guests ate, STHS music teacher Jordan Bagheri’s Jazz Band played on the scenic patio overlooking the golf course.

Tipsy Putt celebrates 3rd anniversary in South Lake Tahoe with new name, discounts, and "par-tee"

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sat Jun 15 2024 .
June 14, 2024 (All day)
June 15, 2024 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tipsy Putt celebrates three years in South Lake Tahoe with a new name, a new local discount, and a weekend celebration. The popular mini-golf bar and restaurant in the Stateline area recently changed its name from Flatstick Pub to Tipsy Putt.

Tipsy Putt is a hyper-local mini golf experience featuring craft beer and casual Mexican fare. Designed with adults in mind, Tipsy Putt welcomes all ages until the evening hours. In addition to interactive games, the pub caters to team-building events, birthday parties, or friendly gatherings.

Mental Health Grant Awarded for Tahoe Teens and Preteens

A Balanced Life: Individual, Family and Child Therapy, Inc. (ABL) is excited to announce that we are a recipient of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Round 2: Trauma-Informed Programs & Practices Grant through the DHCS. This funding will allow for free access to both individual and family therapy and group skills classes that will equip youths 11-19 with valuable, concrete skills to manage stress, emotions, thoughts, communication, and relationships in healthier ways.

Aging and Caregiver miniseries in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
June 6, 2024 - 1:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The County of El DoradoArea Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program is offering another of its popular aging and caregiver miniseries. Learn about how to prevent scams, legal rights, and resources for caregivers.

All events take place at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 13, 20, and 27.

AGING & CAREGIVER MINISERIES 2024

June 6 with El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) on Preventing Scams

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day

Event Date: 
June 22, 2024 - 9:00am

Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join us for a fun morning of restoration projects. Together we will work to restore some of Lakes Tahoe’s nearshore environment that was impacted over the winter season and prepare it for the busy summer months ahead.

For more details and registration, visit https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/events-activities-lessons/tahoe-forest-stewardship-day-spring/

Location

Tallac Historic Site
1 Heritage Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

Douglas County Commissioners accepting applicants for open Library Board of Trustees position

The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications for one appointment to the Library Board of Trustees. All applicants must be Douglas County residents. The appointed applicant would serve the unexpired term through December 31, 2027, at which point, the appointee can re-apply for a 4-year term.

To apply online and to see the board eligibility requirements visit https://www.douglascountynv.gov/government/county_boards_and_commissions

Click on Apply to complete an application.

Application Deadline: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Two South Shore blood drives hosted by local fire departments

Event Date: 
June 10, 2024 - 9:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be two community blood drives in the area over the next few weeks, May 24 and June 10.

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District is hosting a COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE on
Friday, May 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The blood drive will be held at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade Rd., Stateline.

To book your spot, call Vitalant Blood Center at 775-329-6451 or follow the
online APPOINTMENT LINK - https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=j0lMYNYPInu8DXH...

Recipe highlight: French Potato Salad

Memorial Day weekend is a great time to enjoy delicious food with family and friends. Are you hosting a neighborhood Memorial Day cookout at your house? Or, perhaps you are a guest at a friend’s house and were asked to bring a side dish. While potato salad is widely considered a staple at family gatherings, how about shaking things up a bit with this Mediterranean-inspired French Potato Salad made with creamy fingerling potatoes and crisp green beans in a zingy mustard vinaigrette – this is a dish that will soon become a new favorite summer side dish!

Douglas County School Board chooses superintendent finalists…again

During their hours-long meeting Tuesday evening, the Douglas County School Board chose three of the six superintendent candidates to move forward into the interview process.

The previous superintendent select ended up not being offered a contract following public outcry after it was revealed he had a criminal and mismanagement history from multiple other school districts.

13th Annual Bike Path Cleanup

Event Date: 
June 4, 2024 - 5:00pm

Join us June 4th at 5:30 for the 13th Annual Bike Path Cleanup. Volunteers can meet at one of three locations throughout South Tahoe to pick up litter from the areas around our bike paths. Following the cleanup, we will all meet at The Hangar for post-event fun, food, and happy hour drinks.

For more details and registration, visit https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/events-activities-lessons/bike-path-cleanup-june-4-2024/

Birds of Lake Tahoe Hike

Event Date: 
June 1, 2024 (All day)

Ever wanted to know more about the birds in Lake Tahoe? Wanted to learn how to identify them and get first hand experience in identifying what birds are flying above you during your walks and hikes?

Location

Washoe Meadows State Park
United States

Special guided tours of Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery on May 25

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery will be open for public tours on Saturday, May 25 at 1 p.m. Walk through the historic cemetery built land in the 1870s town of Rowlands which was at the end of what is today Lakeview Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. Located at 790 Alameda Avenue, this is the only historic cemetery in the Lake Tahoe basin. It is the final resting place for some of Tahoe’s earliest settlers.

Learn about who is buried there, and what the Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery Improvement Committee has been up to in preserving this part of Lake Tahoe's history.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office responds to drowning at Topaz Lake

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – On May 19, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), along with East Fork Fire, responded to the end of Comstock Drive at Topaz Lake for a reported drowning. When deputies and fire personnel arrived, citizens had already moved the victim onto the shore and started performing CPR.

The victim was transported to Carson Valley Health Hospital in Gardnerville where he was pronounced dead. It appears that he was attempting to get a buoy out of the water when he drowned.

Another mechanical forest thinning project to begin near South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is scheduled to begin mechanical forest thinning next week on approximately 687 acres along the Pioneer Trail corridor from Ski Run Blvd. south to Meyers. The Al Tahoe Mechanical Contract is part of the South Tahoe Fuels Treatment Project intended to reduce the risk of severe wildfires near neighborhoods and create healthier forests in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

KRLT still moving forward with change in ownership plans and broadcasting Lights on the Lake July 4

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many people may not even know there has been an ongoing behind-the-scenes story in efforts to keep KRLT-FM and KOWL-AM on the air (93.9FM and 1490AM on the dial).

COVID-19 brought many challenges to many types of businesses and people, and those who count on only advertising dollars to stay afloat saw the worst of it when businesses closed and couldn't advertise, then chose not to when reopening.

LTUSD board meeting recap: District awarded $4.7 million Community Schools Grant

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The following is a recap of the May 9, 2024, Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) board meeting provided by Teresa Schow, executive assistant to Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler.

Letter: Vacancy Tax May Backfire

After I moved to Tahoe in 1983, the workforce significantly grew and the number of restaurants and bars in the region more than doubled. There are two basic truths that will never change: Tahoe is a second home market and a major tourist destination. With a finite number of homes at Lake Tahoe, affordable housing and workforce housing will always be a challenge.

Seeing stars - South Lake Tahoe's Coachman Hotel partners with Tahoe Star Tours

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Starry-eyed travelers and Lake Tahoe locals have a new home base to indulge their passion for the cosmos with a newly launched partnership between Coachman Hotel and Tahoe Star Tours. Over June 13-16, the recently reimagined South Lake Tahoe property will offer a “Stargazer Package” featuring two tickets to the popular Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Nevada’s Spooner Lake, plus a charcuterie board for two, complimentary fireside s’mores, and two drink tickets redeemable at the Coachman Lobby Bar following the star-studded tour.

Kudos: South Tahoe Middle School Club Live Members Serve the Community

An amazing group of young members of the South Tahoe Middle School’s Club Live were Adopt A Day of Nourishment volunteers for Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal on May 13, 2024. “Volunteering at a B&B meal was an opportunity I’m glad I didn’t miss,” said Jimmy McKaughan. “I enjoyed seeing and meeting all of the different people in this community and being able to know you helped,” she added.

Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Northstar announce summer activity opening dates

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After months of skiing, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California resorts are targeting June 14 as the kick-off to their summer activities, with Kirkwood Mountain Resort following once their snow melts.

South Lake Brewing Company celebrates 7th anniversary all weekend

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun May 26 2024 .
May 25, 2024 (All day)
May 26, 2024 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Memorial Day weekend marks South Lake Brewing Company's 7th anniversary, and they’re celebrating all day on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26.

The party will start at 12 p.m. on Saturday at the Brewery with the release of new anniversary beers, live music by Sierra Gypsies and Miranda Rae Love, slushies on tap, food from Philly Phil's and Slice of Sierra Pizza, face painting, and specialty merchandise for sale.

Over 2,000 cyclists heading to Lake Tahoe for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - some road closures involved

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Cyclists from across the country will help change the lives of blood cancer patients by gathering in Lake Tahoe on June 2, 2024, to participate in the 31st annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride.

Organizers want to remind the community of road closures to be aware of during the race which will be attracting over 2,000 riders.

California State Parks offers free admission to veterans, active and reserve military on Memorial Day

California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, and active and reserve military members, by offering free admission to 143 participating state park units on Memorial Day – Monday, May 27, 2024. The list of participating park units can be found at parks.ca.gov/MemorialDay2024.

Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe holds Crawfish Festival

Event Date: 
July 6, 2024 - 12:00pm

Join the Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe on July 6, 2024, for a memorable summer event at the stunning Grand Lawn at Valhalla Tahoe with a Crawdad Festival from the pristine water of Lake Tahoe. The Toulouse Restaurant will be preparing the Louisiana-style crawdad boil.

Beer and wine will be served at the event as well. Join them for an unforgettable experience.

South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club Kid's Fishing Derby

Event Date: 
June 1, 2024 - 8:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is hosting its annual Kid's Fishing Derby at Sawmill Pond on Saturday, June 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. which is located on the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Sawmill Rd. in South Lake Tahoe. This event is free and open to children 14 years old and younger.

Fishing tackle and bait will be available for those without their own. Receive expert guidance from Tahoe Fly Fishing.

There will be a free fish cleaning table.

Hot dogs, chips, and lemonade will be provided!

Weather continues its roller coaster Spring in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Spring keeps teasing us in the Lake Tahoe Basin - we're almost to continual warm days, then a new system skirts above us and changes the forecast. In the week ahead, an upper-level low will be moving north of Lake Tahoe, but temperatures trend roughly five degrees lower on Wednesday as some of the cooler air filters in behind the cold front. The air is unstable, bringing a chance of rain before mid-week and again over the weekend.

Forecast from National Weather Service in Ren;

El Dorado County EMS personnel recognized during National EMS Week

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County takes great pride in honoring the dedication and unwavering commitment of our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals who serve as the safety net of our community’s healthcare system. This year, May 19 – 25, 2024 is recognized as National EMS Week, with the theme “Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future.”

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.

May 6 - May 12, 2024

5/6

15:09 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Crystal Air Dr, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

Tahoe Blue Ribbon Award winners announced

The Tahoe Chamber named the winners for this year's Blue Ribbon Awards during a special awards ceremony Thursday, May 16, at the Tahoe Blue Event Center.

The goal of the Blue Ribbon Awards is to recognize businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to the South Tahoe community.

Community Enrichment Award sponsored by Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe: A business, non-profit, or agency that has worked to improve the South Shore community.

Winner: Live Violence Free,

South Lake Tahoe Firewise communities schedule spring workshops/work days

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many South Lake Tahoe and Meyers neighborhoods have become Firewise certified, helping to make a safe and more resilient community against the threat of wildfire.

The first area neighborhood to become Firewise certified was Al Tahoe, leading the way for others to learn how to work together to reduce the threat of wildfire and show insurance companies their results in hopes of not being canceled.

Column: Mental Health Spring Cleaning

Checking in on your mental health is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Take this page to a place you feel calm, and jot down your feelings to help declutter your mind.

Questions:
1.) One good habit I'd like to pick up
2.) One thing I can do every day to build my habit
3.) Three things I'm grateful for
4.) Somebody safe I can reach out to when I'm in a bad place
5.) My fears
6.) Three ways to change the situation or distract myself from my fears

Reach out for Help

If you or a family member is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available.

Lack of shows this summer at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena

STATELINE, Nev. - If you've been wondering where all the acts are for the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys this summer, you're not alone. Normally the popular venue is booked from mid-June through September, but that isn't the case for 2024.

South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District Board of Directors meeting

Event Date: 
May 23, 2024 - 1:00pm

The next South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District Board of Directors Meeting will be held at Forest Suites Resort at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

The agenda

A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Introduction of Guests and Staff
D. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting (Attachment)
E. Approval of Agenda
F. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)

AGENDA
A. Discussion/Possible Action
i. Treasurer’s Report
1 Review of Current Financial Position
2 Attachment: Review of FY2024 Actual Financials
3 Attachment: FY2025 Budget

Dr. Alan Reeder of LTUSD recognized with county-wide award

On Friday, May 10, the El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) and school district representatives gathered to celebrate the achievements of their most exceptional administrators at the annual Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) El Dorado County Chapter Awards Dinner. Held at Jack Russell Farm Brewery in Camino, the ceremony was a testament to educational excellence and a heartwarming evening filled with laughter and poignant moments.

The Lake Tahoe Unified School District's Associate Superintendent,  
Educational Services Dr. Alan Reeder was among those awarded.

El Dorado County Supervisors approve annexation of Meeks Bay Fire into North Tahoe Fire

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the annexation of the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District into the North Tahoe Fire Protection District, getting all parties closer to the final step in a lengthy process.

The County's Ad Hoc Annexation Committee along with the Chief Administrative Officer's office both made the recommendation to dissolve Meeks Bay Fire and annex the district to North Tahoe Fire.

The move makes fiscal and practical sense due to the proximity of Meeks Bay to North Lake Tahoe and

Dead bodies are piling up at Carson City funeral homes waiting for cremation for months, investigation reveals

Marie Finkes is the director of FitzHenry’s Funeral Home in Carson City, and said that over the past year, there have been 12 bodies under her care that have been subject to extended stays. This is due to the fact that Carson City Public Administrator Scott Hoen has ignored their repeated requests for an electronic signature releasing the body for cremation.

Man who fled to Mexico after sexual assault of minor in Douglas County sentenced to 20 years

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office (DA) and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) tried for six years to have Ricardo Serrano Perez extradited to Nevada after the sexual assault of a minor. They were successful on October 9, 2023, and today Serrano Perez was sentenced to 20 years in the Nevada Department of Corrections.

Washoe History and Culture Presentatation

Event Date: 
May 23, 2024 - 3:30pm

The Tahoe Area Sierra Club is inviting the public to learn more about the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California during a well-illustrated and captivating presentation by Herman Fillmore on May 23 at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center on May 23 at 3:30 p.m. Herman Fillmore is the Culture/Language Resources Director for the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.

CHP offers free safety class, Start Smart

Event Date: 
May 29, 2024 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is offering the free driver safety class, Start Smart, on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. The course is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The program was created in an effort to preemptively reduce the incidence of teen injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions.

The City of South Lake Tahoe seeks input on the Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan

Event Date: 
June 3, 2024 - 4:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, May 15, 2024 – The City is seeking input from the community on updating the Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) 20-Year Master Plan. There are three ways to provide feedback about future improvements of airport facilities and infrastructure, via a survey, through the comment portal at www.cityofslt.us/AirportMasterPlan, and at the in-person open house. The Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan Survey is open through Friday, June 21.

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