Flip the Script on Aging
National Automobile Museum to host 2025 OAM Information Fair.
Apr 28, 2025
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
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
The Board proclaimed this week "International Dark Sky Week" and this month "Teacher Appreciation Month."
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
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 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 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
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
Commissioners advance the FY26 budget; it will be up for final adoption May 20.