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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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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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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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Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

Budget Manager Lori Cooke presented an overview of the previous year’s budget and presented the financial outlook for the upcoming fiscal year, 2027, which begins July 1, 2026.The presentation provided context for next week’s Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop at which the Board will prioritize strategic objectives for the best use of the budget for the coming year.  

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Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

1. New Commission Chair and Vice-Chair elected: The Board voted to appoint Commissioner Clara Andriola as incoming chair and Commissioner Mariluz Garcia as incoming vice-chair. They will serve two-year terms in these roles, effective at the close of the meeting.  ...