Washoe County is dedicated to quality public service, effective communication and integrity by enhancing the abundant quality of life in northern Nevada. Our 24 departments serve the more than 500,000 residents of Washoe County.https://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3mfphos4j422x#ICYMI If you couldn't make it to the Community Forum on homeowners insurance related to wildfire last night, you can watch the recording of it here: https://youtu.be/0wLqoJmeZ_c?si=xTc45Fhr3-2c5ZeP25 Feb 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfphos4j422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3mfp4xxua6k2eThe fourth installment of property taxes is due March 2. Read here to learn where and how to pay your Washoe County property tax: t.ly/L4HSd25 Feb 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfp4xxua6k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3mf323wydpc2qThe Board of County Commissioners meets today at 10 a.m. You can watch from the comfort (and safety) of your own home on our Washoe County YouTube channel or stream on the Washoe County app on Roku, Apple TV, or Prime. https://youtu.be/kq3CPTz9-YU?si=UNAtNR-fxp_eK_8V17 Feb 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf323wydpc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3mczog44m222sThe Board of County Commissioners will meet next Tuesday at 9 a.m. for a Budget Workshop. Topics of discussion include national and regional economic updates, review of county financials, review of updated five-year forecast, an overview of county services, and a strategic overlook.22 Jan 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczog44m222shttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3m7kwrj5v322dThe Board of County Commissioners meets today at 10 a.m. Join in person or watch on YouTube at youtube.com/WashoeCountyTV. http://YouTube.com/WashoeCountyTV09 Dec 2025 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7kwrj5v322dhttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3m6zjmwaln22tToday is #GivingTuesday, and there are so many worthwhile causes and organizations in our community that can use your support! Please consider supporting any that resonate with your values. Here are some ideas for supporting seniors, children, and pets in our area.02 Dec 2025 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zjmwaln22thttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3m65zacmu2223Now hiring! Deputy County Recorder. The Recorder's Office is dedicated to recording, permanently preserving and providing convenient access to property, mining, and marriage records. Requires 2 years of experience managing a variety of legal records and clerical duties. Apply by Dec. 8: t.ly/xriS021 Nov 2025 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m65zacmu2223https://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3m5mqd3nxls2cIf you're interested in applying for the Open Space and Regional Parks Commission, this is your last chance for the current open seat! The application closes at 5 p.m. today. Learn more and apply here: www.washoecounty.gov/bcc/board_opportunities.php14 Nov 2025 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5mqd3nxls2chttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3m4yiphof4s2cNext Tuesday we observe Veterans Day, a federal holiday to honor those who have served in the armed forces. Please plan ahead if you need to visit a county office on Tuesday, and if you are a veteran, we thank you for your service. t.ly/HOa-z06 Nov 2025 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4yiphof4s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3m4tktadb622tWe are expecting heavy winds this week... and you know what will happen to any remaining leaves on your trees! Don't worry, residents in unincorporated Washoe County and the City of Sparks can put up to 6 extra bags of leaves on the curb on your regular garbage pickup day through November.04 Nov 2025 22:17 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4tktadb622thttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3m3qgltcme22vThe Board took a step closer to dissolving the Department of Alternative Sentencing and prioritized initiatives in the Master Plan. Read this and other headlines from today's meeting here: t.ly/pW0mQ21 Oct 2025 22:58 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3qgltcme22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3m3d4zyu6x22c#DYK Nevada ranks third in the country for seismic activity, just behind Alaska and California! Join us at 10:16 this morning for the Great Nevada Shakeout. Learn more here: www.shakeout.org/nevada/ #shakeout #preparedness16 Oct 2025 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3d4zyu6x22chttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3m36rzct2222cNOTE: The Washoe County online newsroom is currently inaccessible. If you would like to receive an email with the full text of the news release linked below, please reach out to communications@washoecounty.gov. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Oct 2025 22:35 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m36rzct2222chttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3m36qewxzlk2cCheck out the highlights from today's Board of County Commissioners meeting, including the designation of Washoe County as a Recovery Friendly Workplace - one of the first county governments in the nation to earn this designation! Read more here: https://washoelife.washoecounty.gov/washoe-county/top-headlines-from-the-board-of-county-commissioners-meeting-20-14/14 Oct 2025 22:05 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m36qewxzlk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3m35z27uhtk2cThe Washoe County website is temporarily down. Tech Services is looking into it and we will update when we know more and have an estimate for restoration. If you need assistance with county services, please call Washoe311 at 3-1-1 or email washoe311@washoecounty.gov.14 Oct 2025 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m35z27uhtk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3m2pmgkgyjs2kFrom asylum to services, the Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services campus has over 140 years of history. In this podcast episode, Mike Willden shares stories of this landmark and its legacy in our state. Listen or watch on YouTube here: t.ly/lAHme https://t.ly/lAHme08 Oct 2025 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2pmgkgyjs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3lzmg6l4efk2gMeet Washoe County’s new fire chief, Rick Edwards! After more than two decades in California, Chief Edwards is bringing his experience, leadership, and community focus to the @tmfr.bsky.social. Listen anywhere you download your favorite podcasts or watch on YouTube here: t.ly/pPTJl24 Sep 2025 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzmg6l4efk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3lzjlgh5iek2d#ICYMI If you missed the first Preparedness Fair at Lazy 5 last weekend, no worries, we have another scheduled this Saturday at the Sun Valley Neighborhood Center. Learn how tools to prepare for an emergency, such as assembling a go-bag and creating a family evacuation plan.23 Sep 2025 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzjlgh5iek2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3lyyaw7npw223The Board voted to start the process to change the buffer zone between residences and open space near Golden Eagle Regional Park. This is the first step in a multi-stage process to improve safety in the area. Read this and other highlights from today's Board meeting here: t.ly/yWz9r16 Sep 2025 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyyaw7npw223https://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3lygmgpwimc2cThe Board of County Commissioners received an update from the Registrar of Voters detailing the stats of the 2024 election cycle and highlighting preparation being made ahead of the 2026 elections. Read this and other highlights here: t.ly/yob-j https://t.ly/yob-j09 Sep 2025 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lygmgpwimc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3lyfytblgzk2cThe Board of County Commissioners meets today at 10 a.m. There will be an update from the Registrar of Voters, the Board will be appointing a member to the Planning Commission. Watch the meeting in person or on YouTube, and view the full agenda here: t.ly/NKCYq09 Sep 2025 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyfytblgzk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3ly2dddjfpc2kWashoe County Animal Services needs your help identifying a suspect in an animal cruelty case. The incident happened in the 800 block of Nichols Blvd. in Sparks. Please contact Animal Services if you have any info. 775-322-DOGS (3647) Read more here: t.ly/XSXBP04 Sep 2025 23:45 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ly2dddjfpc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3lwwi2f54yk22We may experience some storms Friday and into next week. If your property is prone to flooding, now is a good time to prepare. Our sandbag locations are stocked and ready for you! Bring a shovel.21 Aug 2025 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwwi2f54yk22https://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3lw53elo7ys2hLet's start the school year right with a safe return to classes. Please slow down and watch for busses and pedestrians. Wishing our teachers and students a great new year!11 Aug 2025 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw53elo7ys2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3lvofqpgpks25Washoe County office phones are experiencing intermittent issues placing or receiving calls. If you are trying to contact Washoe County, please be patient. We will update when the phone service is restored.05 Aug 2025 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvofqpgpks25https://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3ltx22squtk2mAre you curious how a county budget is built and want to know more about funds, revenues, and expenditures? Mark your calendar for our Budget 101 presentation on July 22. Learn more here: https://washoelife.washoecounty.gov/washoe-county/washoe-county-offers-budget-101-event-for-understanding-county-budget/14 Jul 2025 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltx22squtk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/washoecounty.bsky.social/post/3ltp6vq3bks2mIt's Friday and who wants to make dinner on a Friday? You can support Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space by dining at Red Robin on Galleria Parkway in Sparks tonight. You can even order takeout online and enjoy it at your favorite county park! See directions in the flyer.11 Jul 2025 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:mp2poudzjcsai5lc5me2tssh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltp6vq3bks2m