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Washoe County offices will be closed on Memorial Day

Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.  The following county offices will be closed:  Administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno.  All Washoe County Libraries will be closed,...

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Join City of Reno and Washoe County for Language Access Plan Listening Session

What languages do residents mostly speak, how is information best communicated, and what other barriers to communication do residents encounter with the city and county? These are questions that residents can help answer at a joint Language Access Plan Listening Session 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., May 22, at the Sierra View Library inside Reno Town Mall located at 4001 South Virgina St., Reno. 

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Washoe County invites the community to participate in Climate Action Planning

Washoe County announces the development of its first-ever Community Climate Action Plan (CAP) as part of its commitment to sustainability and to net-zero community greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The County invites community members to participate in shaping the CAP by providing feedback through upcoming listening sessions and an online survey.  

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Join us this weekend for Living History at Bowers Mansion

The historic Bowers Mansion will begin its 2024 tour season with a Living History Event this weekend. Return to the days of Nevada’s statehood, bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and tour the mansion.  Enjoy live music by Sage Creek Bluegrass and food from the...

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Top headlines from Community Homelessness Advisory Board meeting

The Community Homelessness Advisory Board (CHAB) met today for its first meeting of 2024. The board members discussed the brief hiatus in meeting as many objectives of the previous board have been enacted, but informally agreed that more frequent meetings will be necessary as the next phases of the Nevada Cares Campus come online and the community turns its attention to housing.