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...
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...
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.
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 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.
The Board approved the purchase of West Hills Hospital for an in-patient mental health facility. The purchase was approved unanimously.
Envision Washoe 2040 is the long-term plan for development and growth, and the public is invited to provide feedback as the plan is being developed.
Reminder to residents, first installment due date is drawing near.
The Board of County Commissioners approved a $75,000 donation to purchase a bookmobile to serve rural residents. They also received an overview of how the Washoe County Library System curates its collections.
The girl scouts of Troop 376 have built a donation box for Washoe County Regional Animal Services, and they are hoping you will help them fill it with unopened pet food. On August 5, 2023, Girl Scout Troop 376 is asking everyone to come to Washoe County Regional Animal Services between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and donate unopened pet food. Every family that donates will receive a delicious box of Girl Scout cookies. Regional Animal Services uses donated pet food to help feed the pets belonging to the senior and homeless populations in Washoe County.
WCRAS currently has an increased need for small bags of dog food, 10 lbs. and under.