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Washoe County offices will be closed on Presidents Day

Image with an American flag and the words "Happy Presidents Day" And a Washoe County logo. 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 will be closed. Book drops and online services will remain available. Access library hours and online services at www.washoecountylibrary.us.   Northern Nevada […]

Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

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.

Guinness World Record attempt

photo of numerous students waving American flags.Washoe County congratulates the incredible students of Coral Academy on an inspiring moment of history in the making! Today, approximately 480 middle school students participated in an official Guinness World Records attempt, reciting from memory the entire Preamble to the United States Constitution in recognition of the 250th birthday of the United States of America. […]

State and local leaders to host community forum on homeowners insurance laws related to wildfire

Washoe County and the Nevada Division of Insurance are hosting a community meeting for residents concerned about changes to homeowners insurance as it relates to wildfire.  During the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session, laws were enacted that impact how insurance companies may assess wildfire risk, potentially affecting insurance availability, coverage, and premium rates for some homeowners.  Nevada Insurance […]

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