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Regional Animal Services launches new resource to help prevent animal cruelty
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS), in partnership with the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office, has launched a new online resource listing individuals convicted of qualifying animal welfare offenses in Washoe County.
The Animal Welfare Offense Convictions resource is intended to help shelters, rescue organizations and members of the public make more informed decisions when placing animals into homes.
Washoe County to open new trailhead at Canepa Ranch
Join Washoe County and members of the Canepa family to celebrate the new trailhead at Canepa Ranch. The project was partially funded through a Conserve Nevada Program grant administered by the Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. The trailhead provides public access to the Truckee River and adjacent public lands and trails managed by the […]
Washoe County honors veterans with Operation Green Light
Washoe County joins the National Association of Counties (NACo) in honoring veterans with Operation Green Light through the Veterans Day holiday. By shining a green light, we let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported. Now in its sixth year, Operation Green Light is spearheaded by NACo and the National Association of […]
Deadline for Washoe County-funded fire-related hazardous waste removal Nov. 6
Washoe County is preparing to complete its Phase 1 Household Hazardous Waste Removal Support Program for properties impacted by the Hawk, Bug, and Stallion fires. The deadline to request County-funded services is November 6, 2026. County staff reached out to more than 150 property owners who sustained damage from the recent wildfires and worked with EPA-qualified […]
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