Tahoe’s next state legislative battle: Public safety or tourism development

By: Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 1,246

Last Updated: 4 days, 8 hours ago

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What was once one of the most beautiful, isolated drives in Nevada is now among the most harrowing due to an endless stream of visitors and unfettered tourism development. Highway 28 winds along the east shore of Lake Tahoe. This narrow road rises to 50 feet above the Lake’s surface of 6,225 feet. State Route 28 is also a main evacuation route in an area prone to fast-moving wildfires. Wildland fire is a …

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