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Public Invited to Participate in the 2026 Parks Service Plan Feasibility Study

Promotional graphic featuring two young children smiling and playing on a playground animal sculpture in a park. Text reads: “Help Shape the Future of Our Parks” and “Take the Community Survey,” with Spanish text below: “Ayude a dar forma al futuro de nuestros parques” and “Participe en la encuesta comunitaria.” Colorful teal and purple design with playful swirls, a megaphone icon, and logos for Washoe County Parks, Reno, City of Reno Parks, and Sun Valley General Improvement District at the bottom.The City of Reno, City of Sparks, Sun Valley General Improvement District, and Washoe County invite the public to participate in an online survey as part of the 2026 Parks Service Plan Feasibility Study. The survey aims to gather community input to help assess the feasibility of a regional parks service district that could provide dedicated funding for parks and […]

Washoe County offices will be closed on Presidents Day

Image with an American flag and the words "Happy Presidents Day" And a Washoe County logo. Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in observance o Presidents Day.   The following county offices will be closed:  Administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno.  All Washoe County Library locations will be closed. Book drops and online services will remain available. Access library hours and online services at www.washoecountylibrary.us.   Northern Nevada […]

Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

Commissioners approved a budget augmentation of $17 million for the Washoe Children's Behavioral Health Center project, which involves the comprehensive renovation and improvements of an existing 47,000 square foot building to provide a range of behavioral health services, with a specialized focus on children and adolescents.

Guinness World Record attempt

photo of numerous students waving American flags.Washoe County congratulates the incredible students of Coral Academy on an inspiring moment of history in the making! Today, approximately 480 middle school students participated in an official Guinness World Records attempt, reciting from memory the entire Preamble to the United States Constitution in recognition of the 250th birthday of the United States of America. […]

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