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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.

Feb 13, 2024

What you need to know for Election Day

Vote Centers in Washoe County will open at 7 a.m. tomorrow, February 6, for the Presidential Preference Primary. Here's everything you need to know about tomorrow's election.

Feb 5, 2024

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Washoe County launches livestream video of ballot room for duration of Presidential Preference Primary

NOTE: This image is an example of what will be shown on the livestream. It will not be live until 6 a.m., January 26. The Washoe County Registrar of Voters will offer a livestream video of the ballot-processing room throughout the duration of the Presidential...

Jan 26, 2024

Washoe County offers EZ Permits online for building permits

Licensed contractors applying for permits for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fireplaces and inserts, reroofs, and water heaters can now apply online, pay and receive an immediate permit without having to wait for processing. With the new system, homeowners applying for these same permits will experience expedited processing with minimal wait times.

Jan 24, 2024

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Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Today the Board approved the creation of a Behavioral Health Administrator position, which will be responsible for the mapping and implementation of a regional system of care for Mental Health services in Washoe County. The position will work with county departments, community providers, and the State of Nevada to define gaps in service, develop strategies for securing facilities and programs, and develop a legislative plan for funding and duty-transition given mental health has been a State-led focus in Nevada.

Jan 23, 2024

Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Silver Circle Ranch receives special use permit to build indoor horse arena

Jan 17, 2024

Washoe County offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The holiday always falls on the third Monday in January, and is notable this year for falling on the Civil Rights leader’s birthday.

Jan 10, 2024

Tips for winter weather in Washoe County

Washoe County Roads is talented, but the best service is done in partnership with the community. While the crew is focused on public roads and access, residents also play a key role in keeping our community safe. How fast and efficient we complete snow control measures is largely dependent on support within our community. If each of us did the following, countless hours would be saved removing snow and ice from our roadways.

Jan 10, 2024

TODO LO QUE NECESITAS SABER SOBRE LAS PRIMARIAS DE LA PREFERENCIA PRESIDENCIAL

Boletas de muestra y boletas por correo están apareciendo en los buzones de correo en todo el Condado de Washoe esta semana para la primera Primaria de Preferencia Presidencial en Nevada. Esto es lo que necesitas saber: Esta elección es solo para republicanos y...

Jan 5, 2024

What you need to know about the Presidential Preference Primary

Sample ballots and mail-in ballots are appearing in mailboxes across Washoe County this week for the first-ever Presidential Preference Primary in Nevada. Here’s what you need to know.

Jan 4, 2024