The annual Lazy 5 Summer Music Series returns June 3 and runs every Wednesday evening through August 12. Concerts are held weekly from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Lazy 5 Regional Park, 7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks. As always, admission is free. Food trucks will be on site to...
Courts and justice system partners across Washoe County are joining together this May to recognize National Treatment Court Month, highlighting the impact of therapeutic courts in promoting recovery, accountability, and public safety throughout the community. In...
For the first time, Washoe County Regional Animal Services is offering a free dog licensing promotion from June 1 through June 13 to help get current ID tags on dogs ahead of the busy July 4th holiday.
Washoe County is now Nevada’s largest municipal eduroam provider, helping bring the statewide network of eduroam hotspots to nearly 350 locations.
The following are highlights from today’s Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting: 1. Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund update: Washoe County has received $11.43 million from the statewide opioid settlements, creating the Washoe Opioid Abatement...
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day is observed the last Monday each May to honor those who have given their lives serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 27 budget, which begins July 1, 2026, as well as the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
Washoe County has launched an election security pilot project with the Center for Internet Security (CIS), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to data integrity. Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald presented “Project Plain Sight,” a public-facing data transparency tool providing the public an opportunity to independently verify the integrity of the voter registration system.
Washoe County released the results of the January 29, 2026, Point in Time (PIT) count, showing similar total count numbers to previous years. The PIT Count is an annual count of the number of people experiencing homelessness in Washoe County and is required by the...
Washoe County and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District frequently receive complaints regarding weeds, invasive species, and hazardous fuels. Although these terms are frequently used interchangeably, they describe different issues. The following guide explains...