Thursday, June 8, at 4 p.m., Presiding Judge Egan Walker will hold quarterly in-person graduation for Veterans Treatment Court. Graduates will receive a certificate, challenge coin and words of encouragement from the VTC Team and invited guests. Created in 2009,...
This is an educational and leadership program unlike any other in the community, promoting knowledge of local government and providing leadership training in conjunction with the University of Nevada, Reno Cooperative Extension. There is no charge, but participation is limited to only 30 people.
In a joint effort to combat an overwhelming overcapacity crisis, Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) and Nevada Humane Society (NHS) wish to issue a heartfelt plea for immediate community support. WCRAS is facing an unprecedented challenge as, after over a week of operating at critical capacity, on Tuesday May 30, 2023, WCRAS dog kennels reached 100 percent capacity, and more dogs are continuing to arrive with nowhere to go. While WCRAS isn’t an adoption agency, the animals that do not get reclaimed from WCRAS are made available for adoption by NHS, SPCA of Northern NV and many rescue group partners throughout our region. Many of these partnering shelters are also full.
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. The Office of the County Clerk at the Washoe County Complex will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for fictitious firm names, notary bond filings and marriage licenses.
Board votes unanimously to pause the fee for Golden Valley Artificial Recharge Program until the end of the year to give residents more time to provide input on the future of the program.
Perimeter is a public-facing map that shows road closures, shelter locations, and evacuation areas during emergencies
The Board of County Commissioners approved the annual budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2023. The $1.065 billion budget was built according to the Board’s strategic objectives: fiscal sustainability, economic impacts, vulnerable populations and innovative services, and it comprises several funds, including the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and the Debt Service Fund.
The historic Bowers Mansion will begin its 2023 tour season with another Living History Event. Return to the days of Nevada’s statehood, bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and tour the mansion. Save the date: May 20.
In response to the pressing need for daycare options in our community, the Board introduced a first reading of code amendments related to daycare facilities in Washoe County. The Board also reappointed Kathryn Nelson to the Washoe County Planning Commission.
