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Washoe County to observe Juneteenth Independence Day

Most Washoe County offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 and commemorates the final emancipation of slaves in the United States, which occurred June 19, 1865, more than...

Primary Election Day concludes in Washoe County

More than 12,700 voters cast their ballots in person on Election Day. The Registrar of Voters has four days to receive any mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day.  Washoe County had 49 in-person and drop-off Vote Centers on Election Day, in addition to the 24...

Kick back for music and fun at Lazy 5 Summer Concert Series

Join friends and neighbors every Wednesday at Lazy 5 Regional Park for an evening of music and fun with the 19th Annual Lazy 5 Summer Music Series.  This 10-week concert series features a little bit of something for everyone, from classic rock to country hits to...

Elections 2024: Did you know?

1. It’s very likely you may receive more than one mail ballot. Every time a voter initiates a change to their registration, such as an address change or party affiliation or a record change at the DMV, a new ballot is created and the previous ballot is invalidated...

Early Voting begins Saturday in Washoe County

Vote Centers around Washoe County will open at 10 a.m. Saturday, kicking off two weeks of Early Voting. Mail-in ballots can be filled out and returned through the mail or dropped off at any of the county’s Vote Centers during Early Voting. Those who wish to vote in person can do so during Early Voting, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., May 25 through June 7, or on Election Day, June 11.