NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting scheduled for February 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m has been cancelled. See cancellation notice here.
Jan 24, 2024
Washoe County offers EZ Permits online for building permits
Licensed contractors applying for permits for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fireplaces and inserts, reroofs, and water heaters can now apply online, pay and receive an immediate permit without having to wait for processing. With the new system, homeowners applying for these same permits will experience expedited processing with minimal wait times.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Today the Board approved the creation of a Behavioral Health Administrator position, which will be responsible for the mapping and implementation of a regional system of care for Mental Health services in Washoe County. The position will work with county departments, community providers, and the State of Nevada to define gaps in service, develop strategies for securing facilities and programs, and develop a legislative plan for funding and duty-transition given mental health has been a State-led focus in Nevada.
Regional Animal Services is seeking information related to animal abuse on Gentry Way near South Virginia Street, Reno
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is seeking information to help identify two individuals who are persons of interest in an animal cruelty investigation. The dog involved is described as an adult, tri-colored, German Shepherd or Husky type, with a second dog that appeared to be a darker colored, bully breed type dog wearing a winter coat. This occurred on January 15, 2024, around 1:10 p.m., in the area of Gentry Way and South Virginia Steet, Reno.
WCRAS is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the two individuals and the dogs in the footage below. The description provided by witnesses to WCRAS is that they are two, adult, white males; one wearing a black sweatshirt and black beanie, and the other wearing a white and black jacket. They were last seen walking towards the Park on Virginia apartments located at 3295 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada.
Washoe County Regional Animal Services wants to speak with these two individuals. Tips on their identity and location or videos of the incident may be sent anonymously to WCRAS by calling Animal Services Dispatch at (775) 322-3647 or by emailing pets@washoecounty.gov.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be January 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. See location details and meeting agenda here.
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Silver Circle Ranch receives special use permit to build indoor horse arena
Washoe County offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The holiday always falls on the third Monday in January, and is notable this year for falling on the Civil Rights leader’s birthday.
Tips for winter weather in Washoe County
Washoe County Roads is talented, but the best service is done in partnership with the community. While the crew is focused on public roads and access, residents also play a key role in keeping our community safe. How fast and efficient we complete snow control measures is largely dependent on support within our community. If each of us did the following, countless hours would be saved removing snow and ice from our roadways.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be January 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. See location details and meeting agenda here.
TODO LO QUE NECESITAS SABER SOBRE LAS PRIMARIAS DE LA PREFERENCIA PRESIDENCIAL
Boletas de muestra y boletas por correo están apareciendo en los buzones de correo en todo el Condado de Washoe esta semana para la primera Primaria de Preferencia Presidencial en Nevada. Esto es lo que necesitas saber: Esta elección es solo para republicanos y...