Davis Creek Regional Park and south Reno structures lost in #DavisFire
Avoid the area, leave room for fire crews to battle the fire
Sep 8, 2024
Bethany Drysdale
Washoe County completes expansion of broadband internet in Gerlach
Washoe County leaders, residents, and business partners gathered in Gerlach last month to celebrate the expansion of broadband access, marking the culmination of years of collaboration and construction to bring high-speed internet to this rural northern Washoe County town.
Washoe County offices closed for Labor Day
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. The following county offices will be closed: Administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno. All Washoe County Libraries will be closed. Book...
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
Board approves donations and grants to county programs, including grant for Canepa Ranch Trailhead construction
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
Meeting highlights the work of homeless advocates and Lived Experience Advisory Board, and the Board of County Commissioners approve General Election Vote Center locations.
Washoe County property taxes due August 19, 2024
Washoe County Treasurer Justin Taylor reminds property owners that Monday, August 19, is the due date for the first installment of 2024/25 property taxes. Payments will be accepted without penalty through Thursday, August 29, 2024. “In an effort to provide quality...
Hidden Valley Regional Park to reopen in stages as neighborhood cleanup is completed
Washoe County Roads crews cleared nearly 16,000 cubic yards of mud and debris from the Hidden Valley neighborhood after a flash flood on July 21. Approximately 100 homes were affected by the flood. Washoe County Community Services Department (CSD) cleared roads...
Washoe County opens Welcome Center on Nevada Cares Campus
The Welcome Center includes intake and training areas, case management, therapy, and staff offices. It will also serve diversion efforts, which is a client-driven approach to help individuals find safe alternative housing immediately rather than staying on the street or entering the shelter.
Hidden Valley flood cleanup underway
Washoe County Roads crews are all-hands-on deck cleaning up the mud flow and debris caused by a flash flood on Sunday, July 21. They expect to continue cleanup operations for the next couple of weeks, but the roads are passable. Approximately 100 homes were affected. Residents may push any mud, rocks, sticks, and other natural debris into the gutter by Wednesday, July 31, and CSD crews will dispose of it. Household debris is not allowed.
Washoe County offers ways to beat the heat
For seniors in need of reprieve from the excessive heat, the Washoe County Human Services Agency will open the Washoe County Senior Center for a limited time during the Fourth of July, extend hours this Friday, next week, and will remain open throughout the weekend.