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Washoe County joins America250 celebration with monthly Historic Courthouse commemoration ceremonies beginning in January 2026

photo of the top of a courthouseJuly 4, 2026, marks the Nation’s semi quincentennial – or 250th anniversary – of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Beginning in January, the timeless columned entrance to the Washoe County Historic Courthouse will be open one day each month. Shortly after 8 a.m., Court will hold a Moment of Honor led by a local champion of democracy who will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and present a local musical artist to perform a patriotic song. The champion will also be given the opportunity to lead a presentation on a selected historical figure – who may make a special appearance - significant to America’s 250 years of nationhood.

Washoe County offices will be closed for Thanksgiving holiday

Washoe County PhotoMost Washoe County offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28, for Thanksgiving and Family Day. Family Day is recognized as a Nevada state holiday and is always the day after Thanksgiving.  

Seasonal Safety: Steps to protect your home and community this winter

Image with a house wrapped in a scarf. Washoe County logo and words: Keep your home and community safeThe change in seasons can bring new environmental and maintenance issues for homeowners. Prevention is the best method to combat unwanted pests and dangers during the winter months.  

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 purchase of ballot marking devices, extends contract through 2030: The board approved Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald’s request to purchase LibertyVote ballot marking devices (BMDs), transitioning Washoe County elections toward vote-center-based printing and scanning of ballots. The $1,764,619.70 purchase […]

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