A Cool Breeze Can Warm the Heart
Washoe County Human Services Agency collecting fans for seniors all summer.
Jun 1, 2026
Lazy 5 concert series kicks off June 3 with live music every Wednesday this summer
The annual Lazy 5 Summer Music Series returns June 3 and runs every Wednesday evening through August 12. Concerts are held weekly from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Lazy 5 Regional Park, 7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks. As always, admission is free. Food trucks will be on site to...
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Workshop will be June 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. See location details and meeting agenda here. For more information about the Washoe County Board of Commissioners please visit this page. Public Comment Washoe County residents...
Washoe County Recognizes National Treatment Court Month: Treatment courts reduce crime, save lives, and strengthen communities
Courts and justice system partners across Washoe County are joining together this May to recognize National Treatment Court Month, highlighting the impact of therapeutic courts in promoting recovery, accountability, and public safety throughout the community. In...
Regional Animal Services Offers Free Dog Licenses Ahead of July 4th Holiday
For the first time, Washoe County Regional Animal Services is offering a free dog licensing promotion from June 1 through June 13 to help get current ID tags on dogs ahead of the busy July 4th holiday.
NSHE and Washoe County Expand Secure Wi-Fi Access Service eduroam to 80 Public Locations
Washoe County is now Nevada’s largest municipal eduroam provider, helping bring the statewide network of eduroam hotspots to nearly 350 locations.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
The following are highlights from today’s Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting: 1. Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund update: Washoe County has received $11.43 million from the statewide opioid settlements, creating the Washoe Opioid Abatement...
Washoe County offices will be closed on Memorial Day
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day is observed the last Monday each May to honor those who have given their lives serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be May 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
UNR-Cares Donation Drive a Success
This year between May 4 and 15, UNR's Department of Residential Life, Housing, and Food Services and the County’s Human Services Agency partnered to connect items left by students moving out of their dorms with newly housed people moving into theirs. The partnership was a huge success diverting housewares from the landfill, while supporting people who need resources.