Earth Day, Compost Survey and Dark Skies
Learn how our community voted to prioritize the County's climate actions at Earth Day, take our community compost survey, and celebrate Dark Skies Week!
Earth Day, Compost Survey and Dark Skies
Washoe County opioid settlement funds allocated to numerous programs supporting those impacted by substance use disorders
Washoe County opioid settlement funds allocated to numerous programs supporting those impacted by substance use disorders
The Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (WOARF) has launched a new dashboard to track grant awards from this special fund developed to combat the impacts of opioid use in Washoe County. Additionally, the WOARF team is seeking public input from community members to help understand and address the needs of the community. The Opioid Use Needs Assessment Community Survey is critical in shaping how Washoe County allocates resources and invests in long-term solutions.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
The Board proclaimed this week "International Dark Sky Week" and this month "Teacher Appreciation Month."
STAR program offers second chances through recovery and accountability
STAR program offers second chances through recovery and accountability
April is recognized as Second Chance Month to showcase the impact of re-entry programs such as Washoe County’s STAR program. Re-entry programs promote public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and result in stronger, healthier communities. STAR stands for Support in...
Second Judicial District Court hosts ‘Lawyer in the Library’ special event
Second Judicial District Court hosts ‘Lawyer in the Library’ special event
Attorneys specializing in Family Law, Civil/General Law, Probate Law, and Landlord/Tenant Law will volunteer their time to provide free legal assistance. Each participant will get a 15-minute session to talk with a lawyer. A Spanish interpreter will be available.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be April 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m
Washoe County Partial Abatement Claim Forms Mailed
Washoe County Partial Abatement Claim Forms Mailed
Washoe County Assessor Chris Sarman reminds property owners to verify the tax cap status on their property. This can be done by checking a parcel number, address, or ownership on the Washoe County Assessor’s website at the website below. Additional sources for verification include valuation notices, tax bills, or simply calling the Assessor’s Office.
Cares Campus winter overflow beds close for the season
Cares Campus winter overflow beds close for the season
Washoe County’s Housing and Homeless Services (HHS) Division closed its winter overflow beds Tuesday, following a phased shutdown that began on April 7. While these seasonal beds are closed, the Nevada Cares Campus Resource Center remains open 24/7 until May 1 as a warming center. After this date, the center will continue serving unhoused individuals without a designated bed at the Nevada Cares Campus or Our Place. The Resource Center provides essential day use services such as laundry, showers, restrooms, meals, and case management. It will be open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
Commissioners advance the FY26 budget; it will be up for final adoption May 20.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be April 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. See location details and meeting agenda here.
Washoe County honors crash victims with new Galaxy Memorial
Rededication ceremony held at Rancho San Rafael Park.
Highlights from Washoe County Board of Commissioners meeting
Washoe County Library Board and County Commissioners met to discuss Library’s future plans.
Washoe County property taxes due March 2, 2015
You can pay your property taxes online, in person or by mail.
Washoe County releases annual financial report
Financial report is available online or at Washoe County offices and local libraries.
Nevada Division of Water Resources measuring water levels in Nevada wells March through April
Groundwater levels will be measured throughout Nevada the next couple of months.
Washoe County administrative offices and libraries closed February 16
County Clerk’s Reno office remains open.
Come in from the Cold programs at Bartley Ranch Park
Suspect Terrane takes center stage Feb. 14.
EPA Awards Six California and Nevada School Districts $435,000 for Eighteen Cleaner School Buses
Awards $3 Million to Reduce Emissions from 76 School Bus Fleets Nationwide
Microchip your furry friend for free
Animal Services offers free microchipping Sat. Feb. 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at south Reno Petco.