Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The federal holiday is observed annually on the third Monday of January and honors the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was a...
1. New Commission Chair and Vice-Chair elected: The Board voted to appoint Commissioner Clara Andriola as incoming chair and Commissioner Mariluz Garcia as incoming vice-chair. They will serve two-year terms in these roles, effective at the close of the meeting. ...
The Swift Exit community portal offers residents a place to read more about the evacuation study and preparedness information, as well to provide feedback or ask questions. The feedback survey is open until March 30, 2026.
Most Washoe County offices will be closed December 25 and January 1 for Christmas and New Year. We wish everyone a warm and safe holiday season. The following county offices will be closed: Administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex: 1001 E. Ninth...
At the last Board of County Commissioners meeting for the year, the Board voted to approve the purchase of a home damaged by the 2027 Lemmon Valley flood to eliminate the risk - and cost - of future flood damage. The Board also approved a lease for a warehouse to which the Registrar of Voters will relocate its operations and administration in the future.
Riverbend Park is Washoe County’s newest recreation site, positioned on the bank of the Truckee River near Verdi. Commissioner Mariluz Garcia has allocated part of her District 3 Special Funds for improvements to the park, and this week she will join Washoe County...
In two separate actions today, the Board of County Commissioners approved funding to better serve those in need of mental health care while serving time in the Washoe County Jail. A $15 million grant from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services will enable the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to continue its Jail Based Mental Health Program through June 2027. The original grant of $5.8 million was approved in April 2024, and today an additional $9.9 million was approved.
July 4, 2026, marks the Nation’s semi quincentennial – or 250th anniversary – of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Beginning in January, the timeless columned entrance to the Washoe County Historic Courthouse will be open one day each month. Shortly after 8 a.m., Court will hold a Moment of Honor led by a local champion of democracy who will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and present a local musical artist to perform a patriotic song. The champion will also be given the opportunity to lead a presentation on a selected historical figure – who may make a special appearance - significant to America’s 250 years of nationhood.
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28, for Thanksgiving and Family Day. Family Day is recognized as a Nevada state holiday and is always the day after Thanksgiving.
The change in seasons can bring new environmental and maintenance issues for homeowners. Prevention is the best method to combat unwanted pests and dangers during the winter months.