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Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

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.

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Washoe County property taxes due August 18, 2025

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. 

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Most county, city residents automatically enrolled in new emergency alert software

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.