Sep 28, 2023
Bethany Drysdale
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
The Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement to regionalize the computer-aided dispatch system among City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, and REMSA. This is a big step toward streamlining response to emergencies.
Renown Health, Washoe County, and National Fitness Campaign Make Fitness Free for Community
Renown Health, Washoe County, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® to two Washoe County regional parks: Rancho San Rafael and South Valleys. The Fitness Courts will officially open on Wednesday,...
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
The Board of County Commissioners approved another round of opioid settlements, this time for just over $18 million to Washoe County. The Board also heard an update from District Health Officer Kevin Dick about the department's name change to Northern Nevada Public Health.
Washoe County announces strategic restructuring of two departments
Washoe County announced staffing and structural changes happening with two of its public-facing departments, the Registrar of Voters Office (ROV) and the Human Services Agency (HSA) today. “Washoe County government is here to provide the public services that keep...
September is National Preparedness Month
Our region is prone to the potential of disasters including wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. September is National Preparedness Month, and Washoe County, City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, and...
Washoe County offices closed for Labor Day
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023, 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...
Washoe County announces FUSE Executive Fellowship to boost affordable housing development
We are on the hunt for passionate professionals to join the FUSE Executive Fellowship in Washoe County. This is your chance to be at the helm of change, driving affordable housing initiatives and fostering resilient communities. Fellowship dates are Oct 23, 2023 - Oct 21, 2024, and the deadline to apply is Sept. 6, 2023.
Regional Animal Services is seeking information related to animal abuse at the 7-Eleven located at 8995 Lemmon Drive, Reno
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is seeking information to help identify two individuals who are persons of interest in an animal cruelty investigation.
Washoe County will be installing security fencing to protect North Spanish Springs Detention Facility
Washoe County Community Services Department (CSD) will be installing perimeter security fencing around the North Spanish Springs Floodplain Detention Facility, starting in October. This project will both protect the facility and infrastructure and reduce the sound and dust impacts around the facility.