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Washoe County offices will be closed for Memorial Day

Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 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. Passport services will not be available. 

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Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

The Board approved the budget for FY26, which begins July 1, and approved the rolling five-year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plan. Human Services Agency (HSA) Director Ryan Gustafson presented an overview of the department and its myriad programs that support seniors, children, vulnerable adults, and those experiencing homelessness.

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Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

The following are highlights from today’s Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting:     1. Board hears update on proposed budget: Chief Financial Officer Abbe Yacoben provided an update on the budget process for fiscal year 2026, while Budget Director...

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Washoe County opioid settlement funds allocated to numerous programs supporting those impacted by substance use disorders

The Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (WOARF) has launched a new dashboard to track grant awards from this special fund developed to combat the impacts of opioid use in Washoe County. Additionally, the WOARF team is seeking public input from community members to help understand and address the needs of the community. The Opioid Use Needs Assessment Community Survey is critical in shaping how Washoe County allocates resources and invests in long-term solutions.