Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

Commissioners approved a budget augmentation of $17 million for the Washoe Children's Behavioral Health Center project, which involves the comprehensive renovation and improvements of an existing 47,000 square foot building to provide a range of behavioral health services, with a specialized focus on children and adolescents.

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Feb 10, 2026

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Benefits of a 4-day work week – Sparks Justice Court

Sparks Justice Court's switched to a 4X10 work week in 2025. This change resulted in significant reductions in energy use, energy costs, and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as positive reviews from both staff and the public. This post provides details of these benefits.

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Feb 9, 2026

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Washoe Sustainability Fund Launches to Invest in Community Resilience

In response to declining state and federal investment in local renewable energy, Energy-Efficiency, and other sustainable solutions, a group of private donors in Washoe County has launched the Washoe Sustainability Fund, a non-governmental, community-based charitable fund hosted at the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada. The Fund will focus on delivering benefits for everyone in Washoe County: lower energy bills, cleaner air, healthier products, less waste, and improved public health outcomes.

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Feb 5, 2026

Discover Career Opportunities

Senior Project Manager

📍 HIRING: Senior Project Manager – Reno, NV. Lead the Build. Shape the Community. Washoe County is hiring a Senior Project Manager to oversee major construction & capital projects. Salary: $112,694–$146,515 + excellent benefits package. Must Have: 6 years PM experience in public works/engineering/construction | Bachelor's degree in related field OR 8 year's experience | PE/Architect license OR PMP/CCM certification | Valid driver's license | Deadline: February 27, 2026. Apply today! #WashoeCounty #Engineering #CareerOpportunity

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Feb 4, 2026

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Guinness World Record attempt

Washoe County congratulates the incredible students of Coral Academy on an inspiring moment of history in the making! Today, approximately 480 middle school students participated in an official Guinness World Records attempt, reciting from memory the entire...

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Jan 29, 2026