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Washoe County offices will be closed for Memorial Day

image that says Memorial Day: remember and honorMost Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. The Office of the County Clerk at the Washoe County Complex will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for fictitious firm names, notary bond filings and marriage licenses. Passport services will not be available. 

Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

image of five people with "meeting highlights" and Washoe County logoThe Board approved the budget for FY26, which begins July 1, and approved the rolling five-year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plan. Human Services Agency (HSA) Director Ryan Gustafson presented an overview of the department and its myriad programs that support seniors, children, vulnerable adults, and those experiencing homelessness.

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. 

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