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.
May 27, 2026
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.
Board adopts budget for Fiscal Year 2027
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 27 budget, which begins July 1, 2026, as well as the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Workshop will be May 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
Washoe County has launched an election security pilot project with the Center for Internet Security (CIS), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to data integrity. Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald presented “Project Plain Sight,” a public-facing data transparency tool providing the public an opportunity to independently verify the integrity of the voter registration system.
Stuff the Bus for Washoe County Seniors
Accepting new clothes, hygiene products, gift cards, and cash for Washoe County seniors.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.