The Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (WOARF) will receive $41 million over the course of the next 20 years to respond to the opioid epidemic, and will be distributed through the Washoe County Community Reinvestment Program.
Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space is currently in the process of updating its Park Master Plan for Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. This is the public’s opportunity to share their opinion on the what the future of the 575-acre park should look like.
Washoe County released the results of the January 25, 2024, Point in Time (PIT) count, showing a slight increase in the single-day count while comparative reports show an overall decrease in homelessness over time. The PIT Count is an annual, in-person count of the number of people experiencing homelessness in Washoe County and is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office (WCRMEO) has positively identified a man who was found dead in November 1984 in Reno.
May is recognized as National Treatment Court Month, an opportunity to highlight the Specialty Courts programs for those in the justice system with substance use, mental health, or co-occurring diagnosis. The Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) Specialty Courts serve more than 750 participants a year.
Celebrate spring with Farm Day by bringing the family to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park’s Nevada Farms and Families area with activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday April 28.
Washoe County has hired Julia Ratti to fill the newly created position of Behavioral Health Administrator. This position was created in January this year to oversee the assessment and improvement of a regional system of care for mental health and substance use...
The Washoe County Law Library of the Second Judicial District Court has partnered with the Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association to host a special Lawyer in the Library event to celebrate Law Day 2024. It will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Washoe County Law Library at 75 Court St. in downtown Reno. No registration is required. First come, first served.
Washoe County receives $14.5 million from State of Nevada for West Hills behavioral health hospital renovation
