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Washoe County opens Resource Center on Nevada Cares Campus

2023 will close with more services available to those experiencing homelessness than ever before under one roof Washoe County opened the doors to the new Resource Center at the Nevada Cares Campus today. This marks a significant milestone in development of the...

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Medical Examiner identifies deceased woman from 1997

Following a recent request for assistance from the community, the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office (WCRMEO) has positively identified a woman who was found dead in June 1997 in Washoe County.  Lorena Gayle Mosley (AKA Lorena Gayle Sherwood), 41 at...

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Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting  

The Board of County Commissioners accepted a $3 million grant from the William N. Pennington Foundation for the new Resource Center at the Nevada Cares Campus. “It shows the work the county is doing is making a difference and private foundations are taking notice, so thank you so much for their incredible support," Chair Alexis Hill said. "We couldn’t do it without these public-private partnerships."

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Washoe County offices closed Thursday and Friday for holidays

Most Washoe County offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23-24, 2023, in observance of Thanksgiving and Family Day.   The following county offices will be closed:  Administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno.  All...

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Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting  

After adopting the new Envision Washoe 2040 Master Plan, the Board of County Commissioners conducted a first reading on various code amendments to update language from the previous plan to the newly approved plan. The Board also voted to provide direction to staff on prioritization of actions to implement the Master Plan and to spur the creation of affordable housing.  

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Washoe County offices closed for Nevada Day holiday

Most Washoe County offices will be closed Friday, October 27, 2023, in observance of Nevada Day, a state holiday to commemorate Nevada’s statehood, which was granted on October 31, 1864.   The following county offices will be closed:  Administrative offices at the...