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Election Day is underway in Washoe County

Election Day for the 2026 General Election is officially underway in Washoe County, with 41 vote centers open today, Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 a.m. Vote centers will remain open until 7 p.m., and all voters in line by closing time will be permitted to vote. One thing voters may experience for the first time […]

Regional Animal Services launches new resource to help prevent animal cruelty

Washoe County PhotoWashoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS), in partnership with the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office, has launched a new online resource listing individuals convicted of qualifying animal welfare offenses in Washoe County. The Animal Welfare Offense Convictions resource is intended to help shelters, rescue organizations and members of the public make more informed decisions when placing animals into homes.

Washoe County to open new trailhead at Canepa Ranch

Image of the outdoors with the words Canepa Ranch TrailheadJoin Washoe County and members of the Canepa family to celebrate the new trailhead at Canepa Ranch.   The project was partially funded through a Conserve Nevada Program grant administered by the Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. The trailhead provides public access to the Truckee River and adjacent public lands and trails managed by the […]

Washoe County honors veterans with Operation Green Light

Washoe County Sheriff's Office lit up in greenWashoe County joins the National Association of Counties (NACo) in honoring veterans with Operation Green Light through the Veterans Day holiday. By shining a green light, we let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported. Now in its sixth year, Operation Green Light is spearheaded by NACo and the National Association of […]

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