Flip the Script on Aging
National Automobile Museum to host 2025 OAM Information Fair.
Flip the Script on Aging
Earth Day, Compost Survey and Dark Skies
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!
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.
Programs on the Porch is back with its wildlife edition, featuring local wildlife professionals presenting information on a variety of species. These presentations will be showcased every Friday night from May 19 through June 23 from the porch of the historic Bowers Mansion.
Programs on the Porch presentation schedule:
May 19 – Birds of Prey with Marie Gaspari (LIVE Birds)
May 26 – Bears with NDOW
June 2 – Snakes with the UNR Biology Dept. (LIVE Snakes)
June 9 – Bats with Carson Creature Catchers
June 16 – Bees with the No. NV Beekeepers Association (LIVE Bees)
June 23 - Bobcats & Mountain Lions with NDOW
Stuff A Bus Drive-By Donation Drive Aims to Help Vulnerable Seniors
Donation Drive at Target in Sparks for seniors Friday, May 12.
WCDA Secures Guilty Verdict
Announces Result of Attempted Child Abuse and Solicitation Case
Washoe County Regional Animal Services and SPCA of Northern Nevada implore community to keep pets out of parked cars
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) and the SPCA of Northern Nevada (SPCA-NN) are issuing a community-wide plea, warning of the dangers of pets inside parked vehicles during warm weather. Animals should never be left unattended in a standing vehicle, but...
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be May 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Regional Animal Services conducts disaster exercise
As part of Washoe County Regional Animal Service’s (WCRAS) continued focus on safety and emergency preparedness, WCRAS will conduct a full-scale exercise simulating a local disaster requiring the evacuation of all animals in the Washoe County Regional Animal Services Shelter. This exercise will take place on Tuesday, May 2, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The exercise will test staff disaster preparedness and response procedures in preparation for possible local disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes or floods.
Community Health Aide
The Washoe County Health District is currently hiring for a Community Health Aide. Apply by May 10, 2023, to be considered for this excellent career opportunity!
Principal Account Clerk
The Washoe County Assessor’s Office is currently hiring for a Principal Account Clerk! Apply by May 10, 2023 to be considered for this excellent career opportunity!
Regional Animal Services is seeking information related to Animal Cruelty
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is seeking information regarding a person who discarded a deceased, emaciated and hobbled dog into a family's yard. On April 21, 2023, around 11:48 p.m., a deceased dog was thrown into a yard on West 6th Street in Sun...
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Board adopts Tahoe Transportation Plan as guiding document to address transportation issues in north Lake Tahoe