Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Board advances ordinance to ban camping on county and public property. A public hearing will be held on March 12.
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Author: Bethany Drysdale
Board of County Commissioners Canvass the Vote of the Presidential Preference Primary
The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting as required by Nevada law to Canvass the Vote. This task certifies that the election results for Washoe County are final.
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Medical Examiner identifies deceased woman from 2008
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office (WCRMEO) has positively identified a woman who was found dead in May 2008 in Churchill County. Betty Lou Japel, 70 at the time of her death, was identified through an innovative partnership between WCRMEO and Othram, Inc.
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Washoe County offices closed for Presidents’ Day
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents’ Day....
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Lakeside Drive to be closed for culvert replacement project
A portion of Lakeside Drive in Reno will be closed for approximately seven weeks as Washoe County Community Services Department replaces storm drainage pipes.
Closures will begin on February 15 on Lakeside Drive between Evans Creek and Davis lane. During the road closure period, traffic message boards will be located at two locations on South McCarren Boulevard and one traffic message board on Lakeside and Davis Lane. Motorists are advised to follow the designated detour route.
Please note that the above road closure and detour plan are subject to change. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation. For further inquiries or updates, please call Washoe311 at 3-1-1 or email washoe311@washoecounty.gov.
Read MoreContacts
Communications Manager
775-328-2070
bdrysdale@washoecounty.gov
Health District
Communications Manager
775-276-1021
soxarart@washoecounty.gov
Human Services
Communications Manager
775-337-4500
cciarlo@washoecounty.gov
District Attorney – PIO
775-328-3200
kholcomb@da.washoecounty.gov