What languages do residents mostly speak, how is information best communicated, and what other barriers to communication do residents encounter with the city and county? These are questions that residents can help answer at a joint Language Access Plan Listening Session 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., May 22, at the Sierra View Library inside Reno Town Mall located at 4001 South Virgina St., Reno.
Washoe County is excited and proud to announce the opening of the Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (WOARF) Notice of Funding Opportunity supported by the Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreements and One Nevada Agreement. The grant program offers...
Washoe County announces the development of its first-ever Community Climate Action Plan (CAP) as part of its commitment to sustainability and to net-zero community greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The County invites community members to participate in shaping the CAP by providing feedback through upcoming listening sessions and an online survey.
The historic Bowers Mansion will begin its 2024 tour season with a Living History Event this weekend. Return to the days of Nevada’s statehood, bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and tour the mansion. Enjoy live music by Sage Creek Bluegrass and food from the...
The Board heard an update on Nevada Housing Coalition and housing in Washoe County, and certified the Canvass of the Vote for the PVGID recall election.
The Community Homelessness Advisory Board (CHAB) met today for its first meeting of 2024. The board members discussed the brief hiatus in meeting as many objectives of the previous board have been enacted, but informally agreed that more frequent meetings will be necessary as the next phases of the Nevada Cares Campus come online and the community turns its attention to housing.
Robert Fuller received the Certificate of Distinguished Election Service and a newly-minted, custom coin of appreciation.
The Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (WOARF) will receive $41 million over the course of the next 20 years to respond to the opioid epidemic, and will be distributed through the Washoe County Community Reinvestment Program.
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be May 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. See location details and meeting agenda here.
Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space is currently in the process of updating its Park Master Plan for Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. This is the public’s opportunity to share their opinion on the what the future of the 575-acre park should look like.