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Washoe County earned its designation as a Recovery Friendly Workplace by the Foundation for Recovery, a program sponsored by the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. The Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative empowers employers with training, tools, and resources to better address mental health and substance use in the workplace and celebrate a culture of recovery. 

Reno Justice Court Introduces HER Court, A Therapeutic Court in Northern Nevada Dedicated to Women

Reno Justice Court is proud to announce HER Court (Hope, Empowerment, Recovery), a therapeutic court program in Northern Nevada dedicated to women. The program launches Monday, October 13, 2025, aligning with Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Banned Books Week 2025: Censorship is so 1984. Read for Your Rights.

Celebrate the freedom to read with Washoe County Library and visit a Banned Books Week display from October 5 through October 11, 2025.

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Washoe County property taxes due October 6, 2025

Washoe County property taxes due October 6, 2025

Oct 3, 2025

Monday, October 6, is the due date for the second installment of 2025/26 property taxes.  Payments will be accepted without penalty for this installment through Thursday, October 16, 2025. 

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Bethany Drysdale

Bethany Drysdale

Washoe County Communications Manager

775-313-8582
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Scott Oxarart

Scott Oxarart

Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) Communications Manager

775-276-1021
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Chris Ciarlo

Chris Ciarlo

HSA Communications Manager

775-337-4500
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Kendall Holcomb

Kendall Holcomb

District Attorney PIO

775-328-3200
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Jamie Hemingway

Jamie Hemingway

Library System PIO

775-327-8360
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Supervising Communications Specialist

Aug 22, 2025

Do you have emergency dispatch experience? The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Supervising Communications Specialists. Apply by September 4, 2025, for this exciting career opportunity.

Permit Services Coordinator

Aug 15, 2025

Washoe County is accepting applications for a Permit Services Coordinator to join our awesome Community Services team. 🏘️💼 If you’re organized, love helping people, and want to be part of building our community, this could be your next career! 🚀 Apply by 9/5/2025.

Interpreter

Aug 14, 2025

Washoe County is currently hiring for an Interpreter. Apply by 8/27/2025, to be considered for this excellent career opportunity!