Election Day wraps up in Washoe County

Election Day concludes in Washoe County with initial results posted to the county’s website. The results include all in-person voting during early voting and Election Day, as well as all mail-in ballots received and processed up to Election Day. The last voter in line in Washoe County voted just after 9:30 p.m. 

Election Day is underway in Washoe County

Election Day for the 2026 General Election is officially underway in Washoe County, with 41 vote centers open today, Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 a.m. Vote centers will remain open until 7 p.m., and all voters in line by closing time will be permitted to vote. One thing...

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Regional Animal Services launches new resource to help prevent animal cruelty

Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS), in partnership with the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office, has launched a new online resource listing individuals convicted of qualifying animal welfare offenses in Washoe County.

The Animal Welfare Offense Convictions resource is intended to help shelters, rescue organizations and members of the public make more informed decisions when placing animals into homes.

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Washoe County to open new trailhead at Canepa Ranch

Join Washoe County and members of the Canepa family to celebrate the new trailhead at Canepa Ranch.   The project was partially funded through a Conserve Nevada Program grant administered by the Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. The...

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Washoe County honors veterans with Operation Green Light

Washoe County joins the National Association of Counties (NACo) in honoring veterans with Operation Green Light through the Veterans Day holiday. By shining a green light, we let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported. Now in its sixth...