by Jason Brown | May 11, 2026 | Editorial, Healthcare /Hospitals, Local News
When the Toolbox Stops Working: Living With Mental Illness and Chronic Pain May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I wanted to share my personal experience. Mental health is real. It is not weakness. It is not attention seeking. It is not something you can...
by Community Reports/Events | May 11, 2026 | Editorial, General Misc. Stories, Inyo County, Local News, Lone Pine
The People Who Make a Small Town Big “We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.” – Nelson Mandela This month, our school had the opportunity to recognize Mr. Roger Rache as our Community Star. The Community...
by Community Reports/Events | Apr 16, 2026 | Editorial, General Misc. Stories, Inyo County, Local News, Lone Pine
Do Unto Your Employees “If you go looking for a friend, you’re going to find they’re very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere.” — Zig Ziglar One day, an employee and I were talking about diet and how it impacts your success at work. “You...
by News Staff | Mar 31, 2026 | Editorial, General Misc. Stories, Inyo County, Local News
Bishop, California Native Deston Rogers Reaches Global Audience as International Best-Selling Author It is often said that a single connection can change the trajectory of a life. For Bishop, California native and radio broadcasting veteran Deston Rogers, one...
by Community Reports/Events | Mar 20, 2026 | Editorial, Inyo County, Local News, Lone Pine
Effort Counts Twice I recently reread the book Grit by Angela Duckworth and was reminded of one of my favorite quotes: “For all that talent counts, effort counts twice.” Duckworth explains achievement this way: Talent × Effort = Skill Skill × Effort = Achievement...
by Jason Brown | Mar 13, 2026 | Editorial, General Misc. Stories, Local News
Shiny and New, Tried and True in Goldfield Change is constant. New things pop up, old traditions stick around, and sometimes the best places are the ones that manage to balance both. That’s exactly what you’ll find in Goldfield these days—a small town that’s...