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Washoe County offices will be closed on Veterans Day

Washoe County PhotoMost Washoe County offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans 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 […]

SJDC Partners with Averhealth to enhance drug and alcohol testing services

Washoe County PhotoThe Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Averhealth, a nationally recognized leader in substance use monitoring. Effective November 3, 2025, drug and alcohol testing services within SJDC’s Pretrial Services and Specialty Court Programs will be conducted through Averhealth.

Food Bank and Catholic Charities expand food resources to SNAP recipients

series of logosWashoe County, City of Reno, and City of Sparks are partnering with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada to expand food resources throughout Washoe County for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. As of November 1, SNAP payments are expected to be frozen, which means that deposits into EBT […]

Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

photo of people posing in front of the Washoe County sealThe following are highlights from today’s Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting:     1. Board hears update on Community Reinvestment program and approves re-obligation of ARPA funds: Community Reinvestment Manager Gabrielle Enfield presented an update on the program, which comprises American Rescue Plan Act and State and Local Recovery Fund (ARPA-SLFRF), Washoe Opioid Abatement and […]

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