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HSA recognizes November as Adoption Awareness Month.
Nov 12, 2025
Washoe County offices will be closed on Veterans Day
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The following county offices will be closed: Administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno. All Washoe County Library locations will be...
Washoe County Registrar of Voters reminds candidates of 2026 filing periods, offers appointment scheduling
Candidate filing for judicial offices is less than a few months away, and both judicial and nonjudicial candidates are encouraged to schedule a filing appointment in advance, Washoe County Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald announced today. “Filing for candidacy...
SJDC Partners with Averhealth to enhance drug and alcohol testing services
The Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Averhealth, a nationally recognized leader in substance use monitoring. Effective November 3, 2025, drug and alcohol testing services within SJDC’s Pretrial Services and Specialty Court Programs will be conducted through Averhealth.
Food Bank and Catholic Charities expand food resources to SNAP recipients
Washoe County, City of Reno, and City of Sparks are partnering with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada to expand food resources throughout Washoe County for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. As of...
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
The following are highlights from today’s Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting: 1. Board hears update on Community Reinvestment program and approves re-obligation of ARPA funds: Community Reinvestment Manager Gabrielle Enfield presented an update...
Board of County Commissioners appoints new county manager
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously appointed Kate Thomas to the role of county manager.
Washoe County Emergency Management to unveil safety sign in Tahoe’s only urban avalanche area
In partnership with North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Sierra Avalanche Center, Incline Village General Improvement District, Nevada Office of Emergency Management, and FEMA, Washoe County is now unveiling a new avalanche safety and warning sign to prevent avalanches often caused by backcountry recreation.
Washoe County offices will be closed on Nevada Day
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Friday, Oct. 31 in observance of Nevada Day, the annual celebration of Nevada’s statehood.