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Washoe County releases 2026 PIT Count
Washoe County released the results of the January 29, 2026, Point in Time (PIT) count, showing similar total count numbers to previous years. The PIT Count is an annual count of the number of people experiencing homelessness in Washoe County and is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The count […]
What you need to know about noxious weeks, invasive species and hazardous fuels
Washoe County and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District frequently receive complaints regarding weeds, invasive species, and hazardous fuels. Although these terms are frequently used interchangeably, they describe different issues. The following guide explains how to tell them apart. Noxious Weeds: Technically, “weeds” are any plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with […]
Downtown Reno Library celebrates “60 Years of Stories” this May
The community is invited to help commemorate the library's 60th anniversary at an after-hours celebration on Saturday, May 9, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
The University of Nevada, Reno, hosted a special UNR Day at the Washoe County Administration Complex with informational tables on eight colleges or programs, from the Latino Research Center and Athletics to the ORVIS School of Nursing and Nevada Seismology Lab. The College of Engineering demonstrated a robot, and the Cooperative Extension sampled tri-tip from its Mobile Harvest Unit.
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