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

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. t.ly/HOa-z

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

#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

NOTE: The Washoe County online newsroom is currently inaccessible. If you would like to receive an email with the full text of the news release linked below, please reach out to [email protected].

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...

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 [email protected].

From asylum to services, the Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services campus has over 140 years of history. In this podcast episode, Mike Willden shares stories of this landmark and its legacy in our state. Listen or watch on YouTube here: t.ly/lAHme

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.

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

REMINDER: Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue announces FREE Curbside Chipping open to Washoe County residents. Curbside Chipping is only for disabled, low-income, and elderly individuals. SIGN UP BY SEPTEMBER 30. Details: bit.ly/3ViFZqp @washoecounty.bsky.social

The Board of County Commissioners received an update from the Registrar of Voters detailing the stats of the 2024 election cycle and highlighting preparation being made ahead of the 2026 elections. Read this and other highlights here: t.ly/yob-j

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

#TMFR lifts fire restrictions effective immediately. Open (pile) burning remains prohibited. Details: bit.ly/4mM0c43 @washoecounty.bsky.social

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.

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.

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.

The Board of County Commissioners meets today at 10 a.m. You can join in person or watch online at www.YouTube.com/WashoeCountyTV. View the full agenda on our website.

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.

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

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

The Board of County Commissioners meets today at 10 a.m. Join us in person or watch online at www.YouTube.com/WashoeCountyTV.

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

Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, oh my! Happy Pollinator Week! Learn more about the roles pollinators play in our region, and take a tour this weekend of pollinator gardens in the region.https://extension.unr.edu/program.aspx?ID=350 Image: UNR Cooperative Extension

Check out the North Valleys Community Fair tonight at North Valleys Regional Park. Learn about services and programs available in this area of Reno and grab dinner at one of the food trucks from Reno Street Food-Food Truck Events. The event is from 4 to 8 tonight - see you there!

Help! us on A Long Day's Night for some Helter Skelter (live music) at Lazy 5. Hey Jude, grab Eleanor Rigby because you're Free as a Bird from 6:30-8 pm. Johnny B. Goode and leave your Glass Onion at home, we'll have food trucks and a pub, so Come Together with Beatles Flashback!

There is a fire in Spanish Springs and an evacuation order in place. Please refer to www.perimetermap.com for evacuation perimeter and updates. Evacuate to the Spanish Springs Library.

County Manager Eric Brown announced his retirement, June 30, at the Board of County Commissioners meeting today. The Board will outline the next steps at its June 17 meeting. Read this and other headlines from today's meeting here: t.ly/jX93r

The Board of County Commissioners meets today at 10 a.m. We will be joined by the president/CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority to present the 2024 tourism research findings. Watch in person or on YouTube, and view the agenda here: washoe-nv.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...

Celebrate 20 years of live music and family fun with us at Lazy 5 Regional Park this Saturday. This is a special event to kick off the summer concert series, and will be packed with music, food, crafts and classic cars. Learn more: t.ly/toqHW

Check out the latest episode of the "Washoe Life" podcast in which we chat with Trails Coordinator Christina Thayer, recorded on location at the newest Washoe County recreation area: Riverbend. Summer weather is here, and we are ready for it! Watch or listen here: youtu.be/V45KTLaqA8c?...

Washoe County will be conducting a fire drill at the County Complex today between 8:30-9 a.m. If you are here or plan to be here during that time, please don't panic, and feel free to participate in the drill. County staff will be evacuating per the fire protocol.

Top headlines from today's Board meeting: 1. Washoe County Leadership Academy presented class capstone project: Shake Safe Washoe. 2. Ranger who lost home in #DavisFire to be in-residence caretaker at Bowers Mansion Park. 3. Hazard Mitigation Plan approved. Read More: t.ly/1X0Yh

The Board of County Commissioners meets today at 10 a.m. Join in person at the County Complex (1001 E. 9th St., Reno) or watch online at www.YouTube.com/WashoeCountyTV. View the full agenda here: washoe-nv.legistar.com/MeetingDetai...

Most Washoe County offices will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. Read the full list of closures here: t.ly/FY6Yo

New Washoe Life episode! The Washoe County Senior Center is undergoing a $2.8 million transformation to better serve our aging community. We’re on location to talk about what’s changing—and why it matters. You can watch and listen on YouTube here: youtu.be/hg411qqRjQQ?...

The Board of County Commissioners approved the FY26 budget and the five-year CIP plan. Read top headlines from today's Board meeting here: t.ly/dIWHl

The Board of Fire Commissioners for the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The FY 2025-26 budget includes the District’s twice-a-year seasonal green waste collection days. Details: bit.ly/3SawHeL @washoecounty.bsky.social

Join us at 10 a.m. today for the Board of County Commissioners meeting, or watch online at www.YouTube.com/WashoeCountyTV. The agenda includes presentations from the Human Services Agency and Northern Nevada Public Health, as well as a public hearing on the FY26 proposed budget.

The history of Bowers Mansion is the history of the Comstock and northern Nevada. Here's a short peek at that history to whet your appetite for the Living History Day at Bowers this Saturday! Join us Saturday from 11-3 for a day of family fun! youtu.be/qvjP1xhVyFw?...

If you own your own food business (restaurant, food truck or cart, cottage bakery, etc.) this event is for you! Northern Nevada Public Health is holding a FREE Food Business Resource Fair TOMORROW at the Neil Road Recreation Center.

The Board of County Commissioners discussed Citizens Advisory Boards and conducted a first reading of proposed amendments to the county code pertaining to CABs. Read this and other headlines from today's meeting here: t.ly/lCB1g