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Apply Now for the 2027 Washoe County Leadership Academy

Washoe County is now accepting applications for its 2027 Washoe County Leadership Academy (WCLA) — a unique, six-month journey that cultivates leadership, builds meaningful connections, and offers an inside look at local government in action.  Hosted in partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, WCLA is more than a leadership course — it’s a behind-the-scenes experience unlike any […]

Northwest Reno Library to reopen Monday, September 21

Overhead drone shot of the front entrance of the Northwest Reno LibraryThe community is invited to celebrate as the library kicks off fall events throughout the week. 

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. Recreational shooting in congested areas: County code dictates how far from residences and roads that target shooters may discharge firearms and defines “congested areas.” However, the definition uses “metes and bounds,” which is legal language using field measurements such as angles, […]

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. Emergency spending for Hidden Valley flood response: The Board acknowledged a $4.3 million emergency procurement contract with Sierra Nevada Construction Inc. (SNC) to respond to the flash flood in Hidden Valley that occurred June 19, 2026. Impacted public assets included approximately […]

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