The Sisters Who Married Stars – A Washoe Tale

Long ago, near Dawgošášiwa, the present-day Taylor Creek, two orphaned sisters argued with their grandfather. They expected more than he was willing or capable of providing. The grumpy elder couldn’t be bothered with the frivolous wants of moody teenagers. The next morning, when the old man went fishing, the sulking girls ran away.

People & Places, Feature StoryHeather HecklerJanuary 7, 2025Washoe Tribe, Dark Skies, Indigenous People

Shining Light on Dark Skies Above Nevada County: A New Initiative

Across the country, organizations such as the Smithsonian Institution are creating initiatives to educate on the significance of the night sky and to recover night skies above many towns and cities from light pollution. The movement to promote this perspective of the dark skies has reached Nevada County.

People & Places, SpotlightHeather HecklerJanuary 6, 2025Culture, Dark Skies, Photography

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