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.

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The following are highlights from today’s Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting: 1....

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Board adopts budget for Fiscal Year 2027

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.

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Bethany Drysdale

Bethany Drysdale

Washoe County Communications Manager

775-313-8582
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George Guthrie

George Guthrie

Washoe County Registrar of Voters PIO

775-512-0199
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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

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Kendall Holcomb

Kendall Holcomb

District Attorney PIO

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Jamie Hemingway

Jamie Hemingway

Library System PIO

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Utility and Civil Project Inspector

💧 Do you have a background in utility and civil construction? Washoe County wants your expertise! We’re hiring a Utility and Civil Project Inspector starting at $72,654.40/year with excellent benefits and NV PERS retirement. 🚧 Bring your field experience, your eye for detail, and your commitment to quality — and build a career that makes a difference. ✅ Requires two years of utility and civil inspection experience, or four years of hands-on construction experience involving water or sewer pipeline installation — equivalent combinations of related training and experience are welcome. 📅 Apply before April 1!

Senior Business Technologist

🚨 Now Hiring! 🚨

The Washoe County Clerk’s Office is currently hiring for a Senior Business Technologist 💻✨

📅 Apply by March 24, 2026 to be considered for this excellent career opportunity!

Join a team that helps support essential county services and make an impact in your community. 🌟

👉 Don’t miss your chance—apply today!

Lead Maintenance Worker – Parks

🌿 Lead the Crew. Grow the Community. Washoe County is looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Maintenance Worker – Parks to help keep our beautiful regional parks and open spaces thriving for the community! 💼 Starting Salary: $62,441.60/year + excellent benefits 🏦 Benefits include: PERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, and more 📍 Location: Reno, NV ⏰ Apply by: March 17, 2026 |
What We’re Looking For: ✅ Three years of experience in park or landscape ground maintenance including irrigation systems, equipment operation, pesticide application, and horticultural management ✅ Strong leadership skills and the ability to direct and coordinate a maintenance crew ✅ Advanced knowledge of turf, trees, and landscaped area maintenance ✅ Experience safely operating grounds maintenance equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, string trimmers, and edgers. Apply today!