On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Washoe County will begin the demolition of the former West Hills Hospital and reconstruct it into a new Washoe Behavioral Health Center. Media are invited to the ceremonial “groundbreaking” with County Commissioners and representatives from...
Washoe County Registrar of Voters (ROV) Andrew McDonald, joined by deputy registrars Addie Vetter and Reggie Greer, presented an update on operations and planning for the upcoming election year. In the 2024 election cycle, the ROV provided 78 training sessions for the more than 1,000 poll workers who worked at 186 Vote Centers. Over the course of the three elections in 2024, nearly 400,000 ballots were cast, 58 percent of which were cast by mail-in ballot. As the population of Washoe County increases, the ROV must plan for future growth and an increase in mail and in-person voting. Part of this plan for growth includes an overhaul of Vote Centers, as new facility contracts will be completed by the end of January.
The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners reported on the “State of the County” through five videos depicting the status of key strategic initiatives. While not intended to be an annual event, it has been nearly a decade since Washoe County last presented a...
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, 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 Library locations will be...
The Board voted to approve amendments to the Tahoe Area Plan that were previously mandated by TRPA. Commissioners also received a presentation on the Virginia Range horses and efforts by the State of Nevada and City of Reno to increase safety on roadways near horse habitat.
Join us at the State of the County: Washoe at Work Serving Our Community as we reflect on what we’ve accomplished, look ahead at what’s next, connect with local leaders, and meet just a few of the organizations using special recovery funding to make a real impact...
The Board approved numerous grants, donations and contracts at today's meeting. Among the contracts were two that will launch construction on the former West Hills Hospital, soon to be the Washoe Behavioral Health Center.
Washoe County Treasurer Justin Taylor would like to remind property owners that Monday, August 18, is the due date for the first installment of 2025/26 property taxes. Payments will be accepted without penalty for this installment through Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Washoe County Regional Parks & Open Space will unveil a new pet memorial at Link Piazzo Dog Park in Hidden Valley Regional Park this weekend. This special installation offers a peaceful place for our community to remember beloved pets. Visitors are invited to...
Residents of Reno, Sparks, and unincorporated Washoe County have received or will soon receive a notice in their sewer bills regarding Smart911, the region’s emergency alert system. The notice informs customers that they have been automatically enrolled in Smart911 using the contact information associated with their sewer accounts. Smart911 delivers geographically targeted emergency alerts, such as evacuation orders or shelter-in-place notices, through cell phone, landline, or email, depending on the contact method linked to each account. These alerts differ from the broader emergency messages broadcast on television and radio, which often cover entire regions.