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May 23, 2012
Security exercise part of a 14-month program offered by Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security
Dog owners- it's up to YOU to pick it up! Find out more!
As part of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month activities in May, the Washoe County Health District has released Teen Birth Rate data for our area. According to local health officials, Washoe County teen birth rates have been declining since 2006. Over the past five years, Washoe County’s teen birth rates among the 15-19 year old females, continued to be approximately 3 points lower than Nevada’s teen birth rate for this same population.
May 22, 2012
Items include resolution of appreciation for Gene Sullivan, National Public Works Week and Reunification Month, acceptance of grants, and more...
Tabletop Exercise from 9am - 3pm on May 23rd. Media Opportunity from 9am - 10am
New series of Ranger talks debuts May 31 at Galena Creek Regional Park
Early voting for the Primary begins May 26! Skip the long lines and vote at your local library!
May 21, 2012
The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners approved the final Fiscal Year 2012/13 budget this morning during a public hearing in the Chambers. The final approved County balanced budget requires no lay-offs through 6/30/13, eliminates 51 vacant Full Time Employee (FTE) positions and calls for $6.3 million in departmental operating reductions, while providing a budgeted ending fund balance that is, at 8 percent, twice what is required by statute, and no tax rate increase.
May 18, 2012
The popular Water Play Park will be open weekends only for the three-day Memorial Day weekend and the first week of June. The park will begin regular summer hours on Saturday, June 9, 2012.
Due to record levels of dryness and extreme fire conditions which maximize the potential for catastrophic fire, the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) is restricting any and all open burning in Washoe County for the summer season.
May 17, 2012
The District Board of Health meeting will be on Thursday, May 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the Washoe County Health District, Conference Room B, located at 1001 E. Ninth Street.
Pedaling her way to work this week, County Manager, Katy Simon is hoping to encourage others to do the same this Friday, for a fantastic closing day of Bike to Work Week 2012.
May 15, 2012
The Washoe County budget is one step closer to becoming final for the next fiscal year (FY 12/13) after a recommended final budget was presented to the Board of County Commissioners today during the scheduled Board meeting earlier today.
Residents in Washoe County will have their emergency fire calls answered in one of two ways after the fire services restructure between the County and the City of Reno becomes official on July 1.
May 14, 2012
The Wilbur D. May Museum’s King Tut exhibit has been extended by a week and will now be open to the public throughout the Memorial Day Weekend, including Monday, May 28, 2012.
The museum store will offer a special sale with 25 percent off all King Tut souvenirs during the final week.
May 12, 2012
Would you like to help the library offer the most popular books? Now there’s a way to do just that - through the Amazon Wish List!
May 10, 2012
Food Bank Partnership Helps Washoe County Social Services Cut Costs
The May Arboretum’s Annual Plant Sale a local gardener’s paradise. this year's sale will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, in the Wilbur D. May Arboretum at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Come early for best selection.
May 8, 2012
May County Update Available Online!
May 7, 2012
May Arboretum Society presents an enjoyable and informative Party in the Garden fundraiser on June 1
May 2, 2012
Do You Have Questions About Fire Service in the Verdi/Mogul Communities?
Apr 24, 2012
The Summer Reading Program runs from May 1-August 1 at Washoe County libraries. Reading programs bolster skills and are free, convenient and fun. While kids think they are having a great time, educators know that informal reading increases children’s reading skills. Studies abound that show the direct relationship between reading and academic gains.
Apr 17, 2012
Washoe County is looking for volunteers to serve on one of 14 Citizen Advisory Boards (CABs) throughout the County. For electronic applications, visit our website at www.washoecounty.us/comdev/cab_apps.htm or call 328.2720 to receive an application by mail.
Apr 5, 2012
Open positions on Citizen Advisory Boards, Join Now!
Apr 4, 2012
Apr 2, 2012
"Archaeological Mysteries of the Near East" is a guided tour through the King Tut Exhibit at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Mmuseum volunteer James Bennett Marks will offer similar tours every other Saturday through the remainder of the King Tut exhibit.
Mar 30, 2012
Biomass collection sites open for County residents beginning April 1st. Protect your home from fire danger!
Joint meeting between the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County School District and Washoe County Commissioners, also sitting as the Board of Fire Commissioners for Truckee Meadows and Sierra Fire Protection Districts
Mar 27, 2012
Citing traffic congestion, parking issues and staff resource/enforcement capability as rationale, Washoe County Board of County Commissioners deny an agreement for an August car auction at Bartley Ranch
Mar 26, 2012
Portion of Regional Park's fire-damaged trail system re-opens!
Mar 20, 2012
KNPB Channel 5 and the Community Foundation of Western Nevada, along with other non-profit sponsors, present a series of free, in-depth workshops on estate planning and family financial planning. For more information please visit the library's website at www.washoecountylibrary.us
Mar 14, 2012
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will launch a new national education campaign next week that depicts the harsh reality of illness and damage real people suffer as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke. The ads show the toll smoking-related illnesses take on real people and their loved ones. Viewers in Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, and northern Nevada will see the ads from March 19 to June 4, 2012.
Mar 8, 2012
Learn More about the Truckee Meadows Fire Transition...
Mar 7, 2012
Come learn about the foster care and adoption program in Washoe County!
Help Keep Foster Kids in their School!
Feb 22, 2012
Even as the Caughlin and Washoe Fires raged, emergency crews and local Burn Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) teams were at the scene, working to provide vital erosion control and protection of the community’s water resources. The flames have since been extinguished, but the combined agency efforts of recovery professionals still continue.
Even as the Caughlin and Washoe Fires raged, emergency crews and local Burn Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) teams were at the scene, working to provide vital erosion control and protection of the community’s water resources. The flames have since been extinguished, but the combined agency efforts of recovery professionals still continue.
Feb 16, 2012
Guided tours of King Tut Exhibit offered every Friday at 2pm. Discover more about the "Boy Pharaoh!"
Feb 13, 2012
Nevada was one of two states awarded for the highly competitive Cyber Security Training program and Clark County and Washoe County/Carson City were the communities chosen to participate.
Feb 2, 2012
The May Arboretum Society's new website, mayarboretumsociety.org, has information on the Society, pictures of the May Arboretum and Botanical Garden, garden tips, and information about upcoming events and workshops.
Jan 11, 2012
“Wonderful Things” from the Pharaoh’s Tomb features over 100 hand-crafted replicas of the greatest treasure ever found to take you back to the majesty and wonder of Ancient Egypt
Dec 1, 2011
Tentative schedule for Commission Meetings through 2012
Nov 19, 2011
Morning Update on the Caughlin Fire
Nov 15, 2011
Nevada Recycles Day: 2012 KTMB Recycling Guide Now Available
Oct 25, 2011
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and Sierra Fire Protection District voted to administratively and operationally consolidate two fire agencies services under an Interlocal agreement to keep nine fire stations open, maximize resources and progress towards regionalization of fire services in our community.
Aug 23, 2011
The Sierra Fire Protection District Board announced that the staff negotiating team had reached a tentative labor agreement with the Sierra Firefighter’s Association Local 3895.
Jul 14, 2011
Between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, County CIP projects will support or retain 403 jobs in our community. At the July 12, 2011 meeting of the Washoe County Commissioners the Capitol Improvement Project (CIP) Five Year Project plan was approved including $56.8 million in capital expenditures for this fiscal year (FY 2011-2012).
Jul 12, 2011
Washoe County Commissioners approved interim wage reductions or health benefit program cost sharing for all confidential and non-represented employees. The Board also proclaimed July 2011 as Recreation and Parks Month and accepted a donation to the Washoe County Volunteer Program.
Jul 1, 2011
The Sierra Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners and Sierra Fire Chief Michael Greene will break ground for a new fire station on the corner of Arrowcreek and Thomas Creek Parkways, Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. The station, to be known as Sierra Fire Station 36-Arrowcreek, will provide additional fire service to the residents in southwest Truckee Meadows.
Apr 8, 2011
Next week the Washoe County Commissioners will meet to discuss and receive public comment regarding important pending fire service issues including the Regional SOC and the Arrowcreek Fire Station.
Feb 7, 2011
New Dragons and Dinos exhibit opens this Saturday, February 12 at the Wilbur D. May Museum
Jan 18, 2011
Washoe County Commissioners unanimously selected Greg Brower to fill the District 3 State Senate vacancy left by retired Senator Bill Raggio.
Sep 27, 2010
Meet Face to Face with Washoe County District 1 Commissioner