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Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

Image of the five county commissioners with the label "Meeting Highlights"The following are highlights from today’s Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting:     1. Board hears update on proposed budget: Chief Financial Officer Abbe Yacoben provided an update on the budget process for fiscal year 2026, while Budget Director Lori Cooke went into detail on the various funds and appropriations in the recommended budget. Yacoben […]

Join us May 17 for Living History at Bowers Mansion

Women dressed in 1800s costumesThe historic Bowers Mansion will begin its 2025 tour season with a Living History Event this weekend. Return to the days of Nevada’s statehood, bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and tour the mansion. 

Washoe County opioid settlement funds allocated to numerous programs supporting those impacted by substance use disorders

The Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (WOARF) has launched a new dashboard to track grant awards from this special fund developed to combat the impacts of opioid use in Washoe County. Additionally, the WOARF team is seeking public input from community members to help understand and address the needs of the community. The Opioid Use Needs Assessment Community Survey is critical in shaping how Washoe County allocates resources and invests in long-term solutions.   

Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

image of five people with "meeting highlights" and Washoe County logoThe Board proclaimed this week "International Dark Sky Week" and this month "Teacher Appreciation Month."

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