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Washoe County offers ways to beat the heat

image of a thermometer and the Washoe County logoNorthern Nevada is set to experience high temps this week, and Washoe County is offering suggestions for where to beat the heat.  We encourage Washoe County’s elderly to utilize the Senior Center as a great way to socialize in an air-conditioned building. Free water will be provided. Seniors are more prone to heat stroke, so we urge seniors to stay inside and […]

Washoe County debris collection and temporary Dumpsters will be available until Monday July 27; residents invited to informational meeting Aug. 19

Photo with text saying Community Meeting August 19, 6 p.m., Hidden Valley Country ClubHidden Valley residents are invited to an informational meeting at 6 p.m., Aug. 19, at the Hidden Valley Country Club. 

Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

image of five people with "meeting highlights" and Washoe County logoThe following are highlights from today’s Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting:     1. Update from Registrar of Voters: Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald presented a status report on the 2026 election cycle. McDonald noted the high percentage – nearly 20 percent – of Primary Election mail ballots that were received by his office on Election Day. Mail ballots take time to process, and if they are received early, […]

Public is invited to investiture proceedings for the Honorable Alex Morey

Washoe County PhotoThe Second Judicial District Court invites the public to attend the investiture proceedings for the Honorable Alex Morey, Dept. 13, at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. The ceremony will take place at the National Judicial College, 1664 N. Virginia Street, Reno. On April 3, 2026, Governor Joe Lombardo appointed Judge Alexander Morey as the presiding […]

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