Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
The Board heard an update on Nevada Housing Coalition and housing in Washoe County, and certified the Canvass of the Vote for the PVGID recall election.
May 14, 2024
Bethany Drysdale
Top headlines from Community Homelessness Advisory Board meeting
The Community Homelessness Advisory Board (CHAB) met today for its first meeting of 2024. The board members discussed the brief hiatus in meeting as many objectives of the previous board have been enacted, but informally agreed that more frequent meetings will be necessary as the next phases of the Nevada Cares Campus come online and the community turns its attention to housing.
Washoe County announces Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund
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.
Help us plan for the future of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
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 releases 2024 PIT Count
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).
Statement from the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office (WCRMEO) has positively identified a man who was found dead in November 1984 in Reno.
Second Judicial District Court commemorates National Treatment Court Month
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.
Farm Day returns to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
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 appoints Behavioral Health Administrator Julia Ratti
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...