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2026 non-judicial candidate filing begins March 2

Washoe County PhotoCandidate filing for non-judicial offices begins next week and continues through March 13. Candidate filing during this two-week period is available during regular business hours. Candidates wishing to file for eligible offices are encouraged to call the Registrar’s office at 775-328-3670 to schedule a filing appointment. Walk-ins are accepted, but due to limited staff availability, […]

Regional Partners Commit Over $450,000 to Strengthen Washoe County’s Crisis Response System

Washoe County PhotoA 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 crisis care for the region. The most recent commitment, from the MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Nevada, brings the number of large-scale […]

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. 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 County Regional Animal Services:  $3,690 in monetary donations;  Food and treats valued at approximately $1,355 from the SPCA;   Food and goods valued […]

Public Invited to Participate in the 2026 Parks Service Plan Feasibility Study

Promotional graphic featuring two young children smiling and playing on a playground animal sculpture in a park. Text reads: “Help Shape the Future of Our Parks” and “Take the Community Survey,” with Spanish text below: “Ayude a dar forma al futuro de nuestros parques” and “Participe en la encuesta comunitaria.” Colorful teal and purple design with playful swirls, a megaphone icon, and logos for Washoe County Parks, Reno, City of Reno Parks, and Sun Valley General Improvement District at the bottom.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 feasibility of a regional parks service district that could provide dedicated funding for parks and […]

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