Washoe County Government
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Washoe County is dedicated to quality public service, effective communication and integrity by enhancing the abundant quality of life in northern Nevada. Our 24 departments serve the more than 500,000 residents of Washoe County.
Today is #GivingTuesday, and there are so many worthwhile causes and organizations in our community that can use your support! Please consider supporting any that resonate with your values. Here are some ideas for supporting seniors, children, and pets in our area.
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday, and there are so many worthwhile causes and organizations in our community that can use your support! Please consider supporting any that resonate with your values. Here are some ideas for supporting seniors, children, and pets in our area.
Now hiring! Deputy County Recorder. The Recorder's Office is dedicated to recording, permanently preserving and providing convenient access to property, mining, and marriage records. Requires 2 years of experience managing a variety of legal records and clerical duties. Apply by Dec. 8: t.ly/xriS0
November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Now hiring! Deputy County Recorder. The Recorder's Office is dedicated to recording, permanently preserving and providing convenient access to property, mining, and marriage records. Requires 2 years of experience managing a variety of legal records and clerical duties. Apply by Dec. 8: t.ly/xriS0
If you're interested in applying for the Open Space and Regional Parks Commission, this is your last chance for the current open seat! The application closes at 5 p.m. today. Learn more and apply here: www.washoecounty.gov/bcc/board_opportunities.php
November 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
If you're interested in applying for the Open Space and Regional Parks Commission, this is your last chance for the current open seat! The application closes at 5 p.m. today. Learn more and apply here: www.washoecounty.gov/bcc/board_opportunities.php
Next Tuesday we observe Veterans Day, a federal holiday to honor those who have served in the armed forces. Please plan ahead if you need to visit a county office on Tuesday, and if you are a veteran, we thank you for your service.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Next Tuesday we observe Veterans Day, a federal holiday to honor those who have served in the armed forces. Please plan ahead if you need to visit a county office on Tuesday, and if you are a veteran, we thank you for your service.
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We are expecting heavy winds this week... and you know what will happen to any remaining leaves on your trees! Don't worry, residents in unincorporated Washoe County and the City of Sparks can put up to 6 extra bags of leaves on the curb on your regular garbage pickup day through November.
November 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
We are expecting heavy winds this week... and you know what will happen to any remaining leaves on your trees! Don't worry, residents in unincorporated Washoe County and the City of Sparks can put up to 6 extra bags of leaves on the curb on your regular garbage pickup day through November.
The Board took a step closer to dissolving the Department of Alternative Sentencing and prioritized initiatives in the Master Plan. Read this and other headlines from today's meeting here: t.ly/pW0mQ
October 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The Board took a step closer to dissolving the Department of Alternative Sentencing and prioritized initiatives in the Master Plan. Read this and other headlines from today's meeting here: t.ly/pW0mQ
#DYK Nevada ranks third in the country for seismic activity, just behind Alaska and California! Join us at 10:16 this morning for the Great Nevada Shakeout. Learn more here: www.shakeout.org/nevada/
#shakeout #preparedness
#shakeout #preparedness
October 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#DYK Nevada ranks third in the country for seismic activity, just behind Alaska and California! Join us at 10:16 this morning for the Great Nevada Shakeout. Learn more here: www.shakeout.org/nevada/
#shakeout #preparedness
#shakeout #preparedness
Check out the highlights from today's Board of County Commissioners meeting, including the designation of Washoe County as a Recovery Friendly Workplace - one of the first county governments in the nation to earn this designation!
Read more here: washoelife.washoecounty.gov/washoe-count...
Read more here: washoelife.washoecounty.gov/washoe-count...
October 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Check out the highlights from today's Board of County Commissioners meeting, including the designation of Washoe County as a Recovery Friendly Workplace - one of the first county governments in the nation to earn this designation!
Read more here: washoelife.washoecounty.gov/washoe-count...
Read more here: washoelife.washoecounty.gov/washoe-count...
The Washoe County website is temporarily down. Tech Services is looking into it and we will update when we know more and have an estimate for restoration. If you need assistance with county services, please call Washoe311 at 3-1-1 or email washoe311@washoecounty.gov.
October 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Washoe County website is temporarily down. Tech Services is looking into it and we will update when we know more and have an estimate for restoration. If you need assistance with county services, please call Washoe311 at 3-1-1 or email washoe311@washoecounty.gov.
Meet Washoe County’s new fire chief, Rick Edwards! After more than two decades in California, Chief Edwards is bringing his experience, leadership, and community focus to the @tmfr.bsky.social. Listen anywhere you download your favorite podcasts or watch on YouTube here: t.ly/pPTJl
September 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Meet Washoe County’s new fire chief, Rick Edwards! After more than two decades in California, Chief Edwards is bringing his experience, leadership, and community focus to the @tmfr.bsky.social. Listen anywhere you download your favorite podcasts or watch on YouTube here: t.ly/pPTJl
#ICYMI If you missed the first Preparedness Fair at Lazy 5 last weekend, no worries, we have another scheduled this Saturday at the Sun Valley Neighborhood Center.
Learn how tools to prepare for an emergency, such as assembling a go-bag and creating a family evacuation plan.
Learn how tools to prepare for an emergency, such as assembling a go-bag and creating a family evacuation plan.
September 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
#ICYMI If you missed the first Preparedness Fair at Lazy 5 last weekend, no worries, we have another scheduled this Saturday at the Sun Valley Neighborhood Center.
Learn how tools to prepare for an emergency, such as assembling a go-bag and creating a family evacuation plan.
Learn how tools to prepare for an emergency, such as assembling a go-bag and creating a family evacuation plan.
The Board voted to start the process to change the buffer zone between residences and open space near Golden Eagle Regional Park. This is the first step in a multi-stage process to improve safety in the area. Read this and other highlights from today's Board meeting here: t.ly/yWz9r
September 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Board voted to start the process to change the buffer zone between residences and open space near Golden Eagle Regional Park. This is the first step in a multi-stage process to improve safety in the area. Read this and other highlights from today's Board meeting here: t.ly/yWz9r
The Board of County Commissioners meets today at 10 a.m. There will be an update from the Registrar of Voters, the Board will be appointing a member to the Planning Commission. Watch the meeting in person or on YouTube, and view the full agenda here: t.ly/NKCYq
September 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Board of County Commissioners meets today at 10 a.m. There will be an update from the Registrar of Voters, the Board will be appointing a member to the Planning Commission. Watch the meeting in person or on YouTube, and view the full agenda here: t.ly/NKCYq
Washoe County Animal Services needs your help identifying a suspect in an animal cruelty case. The incident happened in the 800 block of Nichols Blvd. in Sparks. Please contact Animal Services if you have any info. 775-322-DOGS (3647) Read more here: t.ly/XSXBP
September 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Washoe County Animal Services needs your help identifying a suspect in an animal cruelty case. The incident happened in the 800 block of Nichols Blvd. in Sparks. Please contact Animal Services if you have any info. 775-322-DOGS (3647) Read more here: t.ly/XSXBP
We may experience some storms Friday and into next week. If your property is prone to flooding, now is a good time to prepare. Our sandbag locations are stocked and ready for you! Bring a shovel.
August 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We may experience some storms Friday and into next week. If your property is prone to flooding, now is a good time to prepare. Our sandbag locations are stocked and ready for you! Bring a shovel.
Let's start the school year right with a safe return to classes. Please slow down and watch for busses and pedestrians. Wishing our teachers and students a great new year!
August 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Let's start the school year right with a safe return to classes. Please slow down and watch for busses and pedestrians. Wishing our teachers and students a great new year!
Washoe County office phones are experiencing intermittent issues placing or receiving calls. If you are trying to contact Washoe County, please be patient. We will update when the phone service is restored.
August 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Washoe County office phones are experiencing intermittent issues placing or receiving calls. If you are trying to contact Washoe County, please be patient. We will update when the phone service is restored.
Are you curious how a county budget is built and want to know more about funds, revenues, and expenditures? Mark your calendar for our Budget 101 presentation on July 22. Learn more here: washoelife.washoecounty.gov/washoe-count...
July 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Are you curious how a county budget is built and want to know more about funds, revenues, and expenditures? Mark your calendar for our Budget 101 presentation on July 22. Learn more here: washoelife.washoecounty.gov/washoe-count...
It's Friday and who wants to make dinner on a Friday? You can support Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space by dining at Red Robin on Galleria Parkway in Sparks tonight. You can even order takeout online and enjoy it at your favorite county park! See directions in the flyer.
July 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
It's Friday and who wants to make dinner on a Friday? You can support Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space by dining at Red Robin on Galleria Parkway in Sparks tonight. You can even order takeout online and enjoy it at your favorite county park! See directions in the flyer.
Applications for the 2025-26 Washoe County Leadership Academy open today! This is a FREE leadership program for those who want to grow their understanding of local government. Must be a Washoe County resident and not a county employee. Learn more here: washoecounty.gov/WCLA/
July 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Applications for the 2025-26 Washoe County Leadership Academy open today! This is a FREE leadership program for those who want to grow their understanding of local government. Must be a Washoe County resident and not a county employee. Learn more here: washoecounty.gov/WCLA/
VEGETATION FIRE near Barron Way in Reno. EVACUATE NOW. Evacuation Point is South Valleys Library 15650A Wedge Pkwy. Check perimetermap.com and local media for updates.
July 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
VEGETATION FIRE near Barron Way in Reno. EVACUATE NOW. Evacuation Point is South Valleys Library 15650A Wedge Pkwy. Check perimetermap.com and local media for updates.
The Board of County Commissioners recognized the Budget Division for receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 23rd year. They also approved allocations of District Special Funds to support nonprofit and government programs. Read highlights from today's meeting here: t.ly/1sD4A
June 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The Board of County Commissioners recognized the Budget Division for receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 23rd year. They also approved allocations of District Special Funds to support nonprofit and government programs. Read highlights from today's meeting here: t.ly/1sD4A
The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meets today at 10 a.m. The meeting is livestreamed on YouTube and on our website.
View the full agenda here: t.ly/CNOkd
View the full agenda here: t.ly/CNOkd
June 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meets today at 10 a.m. The meeting is livestreamed on YouTube and on our website.
View the full agenda here: t.ly/CNOkd
View the full agenda here: t.ly/CNOkd
The Board of County Commissioners approved a timeline for recruiting a new county manager and appointed Assistant County Manager Kate Thomas to serve as interim manager beginning July 1. Read this and other highlights from today's meeting here: t.ly/_2Wkq
June 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The Board of County Commissioners approved a timeline for recruiting a new county manager and appointed Assistant County Manager Kate Thomas to serve as interim manager beginning July 1. Read this and other highlights from today's meeting here: t.ly/_2Wkq
Most Washoe County offices will be closed on Thursday in observance of Juneteenth. Be sure to plan ahead if you need any services from Washoe County on Thursday. Read more: t.ly/X26FH
June 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Most Washoe County offices will be closed on Thursday in observance of Juneteenth. Be sure to plan ahead if you need any services from Washoe County on Thursday. Read more: t.ly/X26FH