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Washoe County offers ways to beat the heat

Northern Nevada is set to experience high temps this week, and Washoe County is offering suggestions for where to beat the heat.  We encourage Washoe County’s elderly to utilize the Senior Center as a great way to socialize in an air-conditioned building. Free...

Bar chart titled “2019–2026 Point in Time” showing sheltered and unsheltered populations from 2019 to 2026. Blue bars represent sheltered counts and purple bars represent unsheltered counts. Data by date: • 1/24/2019: 1,030 sheltered, 226 unsheltered • 1/30/2020: 772 sheltered, 459 unsheltered • 2/4/2021: 928 sheltered, 780 unsheltered • 2/24/2022: 1,188 sheltered, 417 unsheltered • 1/26/2023: 1,361 sheltered, 329 unsheltered • 1/25/2024: 1,397 sheltered, 363 unsheltered • 1/22/2025: 1,389 sheltered (unsheltered count not conducted) • 1/29/2026: 1,446 sheltered, 341 unsheltered. Overall, sheltered counts generally increase over time, while unsheltered counts peak in 2021 and decline thereafter.

PIT Count context and what we learn

Five years ago, our community counted 780 people living unsheltered in Washoe County. This year, that number is 341, a 56 percent reduction. We have done this while our region has continued to grow. At the same time, the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count provides a...

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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. Update from Registrar of Voters: Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald presented a status report on the 2026 election cycle. McDonald noted the high...

Washoe County offers ‘Budget 101’ event for understanding county budget

Washoe County invites everyone to a “Budget 101” event at the County Administrative Complex on July 21. This is the second year the county has held an in-depth workshop for the public to understand the county budget. This event will provide an introductory look at funding sources and expenditures, and will provide a how-to demonstration of the online Washoe Checkbook.