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Washoe County Juvenile Services warns of text scam

Washoe County Juvenile Services is aware of a scam targeting families involved in the juvenile justice system. The targets are receiving text messages claiming to be from Washoe County Juvenile Services Traffic Division and the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles demanding payment for traffic fines. These messages are fraudulent, and Washoe County will never request payment via text.  

Registrar of Voters announces results of off-year voter roll maintenance

Washoe County PhotoThe Washoe County Registrar of Voters announced today the completion of bulk voter registration list maintenance efforts conducted following the 2024 election cycle. The completion coincides with the start of the NVRA’s 90-day federal voter list maintenance blackout period, which began Wednesday, March 11, 2026. During this period, federal law prohibits further bulk voter registration […]

Ryan Gustafson named new assistant county manager

  Washoe County has appointed Ryan Gustafson as assistant county manager, effective March 30.  Gustafson has served Washoe County since September 2017 and currently leads the Human Services Agency (HSA) as director. In his new role, he will transition from leading HSA to supporting countywide priorities and strategic initiatives as part of the County Manager’s […]

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 reverses Planning Commission decision on Sierra Reflections: The Board voted 3-2 to approve the appeal of a denial from the Planning Commission related to the Sierra Reflections development planned for south Washoe County near Pleasant Valley. This decision allows the […]

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