Category: Washoe County
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Open Volunteer Positions: Apply for Washoe County Wildlife and Justice Advisory Boards
Washoe County is seeking volunteers for two important boards: the Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife and the Nevada Local Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council. Applications for both positions are due in May. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to local wildlife policies and criminal justice reform. Apply today!
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Washoe County Property Taxes Due March 3, 2025
Washoe County property owners must pay the fourth installment of 2024/25 property taxes by March 3, 2025. Payments fund essential services—education, infrastructure, public safety, parks, and health programs. Multiple payment options are available, and modernization efforts promise enhanced digital solutions, ensuring long-term community investment and a bright, resilient local future.
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CLGF Reviews IVGID’s Financial Progress Amid Audit Delays
The committee acknowledged significant progress made by Incline Village GID in addressing financial concerns but remains cautious as the district awaits its overdue audit report. With improved internal controls and staffing, members debated whether to place the district on fiscal watch or grant additional time to demonstrate compliance.
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Early Voting Begins Saturday for Washoe County General Election
Vote Centers are fully accessible, offering adjustable screens, audio options, and compatibility with assistive devices like sip-and-puff. Security will be provided by local law enforcement, and campaigning is prohibited within 100 feet of the polling locations.
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JROTC Cadets Receive Honors
Four Cadets were honored with the prestigious Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Award.
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Reno USPS Mail-Processing Operations Move to Sacramento
As part of a $40 billion investment strategy to upgrade and improve the Postal processing, transportation, and delivery networks, the U.S. Postal Service announced that it is conducting an evaluation of current operations and potential future uses of its Reno Processing and Distribution Center facility on Vassar Street. The improvements…
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Are You Registered to Vote in Washoe County?
The upcoming primary is a crucial moment in our democratic calendar. It serves as a precursor to the main election and allows citizens to express their preferences for candidates who align with their values and priorities. This is why it is essential for each citizen to check their voter registration…
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Lessons Learned on the IVGID Board of Trustees Recall Efforts
A substantial number of signatures collected during the first 45 days of signature gathering for the Recalls were invalidated by Washoe County Registrar as they were submitted after the 45th day deadline. The question remains as to whether or not that was a curable item to ensure those signatures could…
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Where’s My Plow?
Washoe County Community Services plows county streets as efficiently as possible, keeping priority streets passable, minimizing disruption to traffic, and keeping costs to a minimum.
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Washoe County Registrar of Voters Resigns
The timing of this announcement is interesting as it comes on the heels of an an appeal sent to the Secretary of State office when the Committees to Recall Trustees Dent and Schmitz found an unacceptable amount of inconsistencies in the Registrar’s handling of the signatures received in support of…
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Short-Term Rental Changes Coming in Washoe County
Washoe County’s Board of Commissioners recently greenlit proposed changes to short-term rental (STR) regulations, despite reservations voiced by Commissioners Mike Clark and Jeanne Herman. Clark criticized the county’s involvement in STR regulation, citing issues like parking, noise, trash, and fees. He argued that the program’s expenses disproportionately impact a minority…
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Washoe County CAB Summary: Robust Discussion on the Mobility Hub
The Tahoe Transportation District has set their sights on building a mobility hub at the old elementary school on Southwood, and residents in this community are doing everything they can to stop them.