A coalition of healthcare organizations, local governments, and community partners has pledged more than $450,000 to support the development and implementation of Washoe County's Crisis Response System (CRS), marking a significant investment in behavioral health...
The following are highlights from today’s Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting: 1. Board approves donations to Animal Services: The Board approved cash donations from numerous donors as well as donations of food, goods, and vaccines to Washoe...
The City of Reno, City of Sparks, Sun Valley General Improvement District, and Washoe County invite the public to participate in an online survey as part of the 2026 Parks Service Plan Feasibility Study. The survey aims to gather community input to help assess the...
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in observance o Presidents Day. The following county offices will be closed: Administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno. All Washoe County Library locations...
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be February 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Commissioners approved a budget augmentation of $17 million for the Washoe Children's Behavioral Health Center project, which involves the comprehensive renovation and improvements of an existing 47,000 square foot building to provide a range of behavioral health services, with a specialized focus on children and adolescents.
Sparks Justice Court's switched to a 4X10 work week in 2025. This change resulted in significant reductions in energy use, energy costs, and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as positive reviews from both staff and the public. This post provides details of these benefits.
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting scheduled for February 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled.
In response to declining state and federal investment in local renewable energy, Energy-Efficiency, and other sustainable solutions, a group of private donors in Washoe County has launched the Washoe Sustainability Fund, a non-governmental, community-based charitable fund hosted at the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada. The Fund will focus on delivering benefits for everyone in Washoe County: lower energy bills, cleaner air, healthier products, less waste, and improved public health outcomes.
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be February 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.