Washoe County property taxes due March 4, 2024

Washoe County Treasurer Justin Taylor would like to remind property owners that Monday, March 4, is the due date for the fourth installment of 2023/24 property taxes.  Payments will be accepted without penalty through Thursday, March 14, 2024. 

Medical Examiner identifies deceased woman from 2008

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office (WCRMEO) has positively identified a woman who was found dead in May 2008 in Churchill County. Betty Lou Japel, 70 at the time of her death, was identified through an innovative partnership between WCRMEO and Othram, Inc.

Nevada Humane Society and Washoe County Regional Animal Services to host Town Hall event February 28, open to public

The Nevada Humane Society (NHS) and Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS), partners in northern Nevada working to improve animal welfare in the region, are hosting a Town Hall event on February 28 beginning at 6 p.m. at the NHS facility. The Town Hall will take place in the Education Room shared by both organizations at their shared facility at 2825 Longley Lane, Suite B. Individuals are invited to attend to listen and engage in a question and answer period at the close of opening remarks. To RSVP, click here.

Happy Presidents' Day with image of American Flag in the background

Washoe County offices closed for Presidents’ Day

Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The holiday always falls on the third Monday in February to celebrate President George Washington’s birthday (February 22) and President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday...