Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Washoe County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics in public safety
Wildfire volunteer response
Wildfire recovery gratitude
Wildfire recovery / Lutheran Early Response Team
Wildfire recovery and community resilience
IAFF Local 2487 report
Social classes and discrimination
Reduction of Board of County Commissioners meetings
Building security and constitutional rights
Bull Fire and Regional Wildfire Conditions
Public Comment
Wildfire Season Response and Staffing
Flock Cameras and Surveillance
Invocation and Public Process
Wildfire Repopulation and Evacuations
Political and Ideological Concerns
Submitted Statement
Invocation and Voter Registration
County Governance and Transparency
Automated License Plate Readers
Invocation and Spiritual Concerns
Invocation Concerns
Invocation and Fire Incident
ICE Flights and Sheriff Department
Wildfire Relief and Invocation
ALPR Technology Concerns
Community Morality and Invocation
Washoe Valley Fire Station and Election Logistics
Community Blessing and Perspective
ICE Detainees and Airport Flights
Awareness Days and Meeting Schedule
Invocation and Christian Values
Homeless Services and VOA
Flock Safety and Surveillance
Wildfire Protection and Shelter
Adopt-A-Vet Dental Program
Invocation Scriptural Reading
General public comment / District 5 candidacy
Staff Reports and Program Updates
REMSA Health Ambulance Franchise Agreement Revisions
CAB Bylaws and Boundary Map Update
News Literacy Initiative
Federal Constituent Services
Public Safety
Public Administrator Operations
District Operations
Personnel Recognition
Flooding
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Public Nuisance Abatements
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Washoe County from local and regional media.
US wildfire damage is on pace to triple by mid‑century, but there are affordable ways to lower the risk
Wildfire flames and thick orange smoke rise behind a house at night " data-image-caption="The Hawk Fire in northwest Reno Aug. 22, 2026. Eric Marks / THIS IS RENO " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Haw...
Nov 8, 2026Doral Academy withdraws state application to build second campus on UNR farm property
Aerial view of Rosewood Nature Study Area, showing wetlands, roads, parking lot, trails, and surrounding open fields " data-image-caption="The location for Doral Academy’s proposed new campus. Google Earth image " data-large-file="https://cdn.t...
Nov 8, 2026$1.35 million fencing project to protect Virginia Range horses completed
Concrete bridge over a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation and mountains in the background " data-image-caption="The city of Reno completed a project to create a continuous physical barrier to help keep Virginia Range horses away from heavily...
Nov 7, 2026Benitez-Thompson makes history as first Democrat to win NV 2nd congressional district
Smiling woman in a red blazer with mountains in the background " data-image-caption="Teresa Benitez-Thompson " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/OrugkWrq9VTK-Teresa-headshot-square-new-600x600.jpg" />De...
Nov 6, 2026Three Washoe races within 500 votes as county works through final 16,000 ballots
Three Washoe races within 500 votes as county works through final 16,000 ballots This Is Reno
Nov 6, 2026When do Reno, Sparks, Washoe midterm winners get sworn in?
When do Reno, Sparks, Washoe midterm winners get sworn in? Reno Gazette Journal
Nov 6, 2026Northern Nevada results: Dems take historic control of Washoe Commission, sweep Reno races
Northern Nevada results: Dems take historic control of Washoe Commission, sweep Reno races The Nevada Independent
Nov 5, 2026Reno voters deserve a voice on council leadership (opinion)
Downtown Reno’s building facade for Reno City Hall at One East First Street. " data-image-caption="Reno City Hall. Bob Conrad / THIS IS RENO " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/silentlaborday-bobc...
Nov 4, 2026Blue wave sweeps local, state and national midterm election
Teresa Benitez-Thompson, Aaron Ford and Kate Marshall each prevailed in the 2026 general election for their respective seats. " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/benitez-thompson-ford-marshall-780x457.p...
Nov 4, 2026Democrats lead in key Nevada races as Election Night results come in
Democrats lead in key Nevada races as Election Night results come in KTVN
Nov 4, 2026Editorial: Transparency promised, opacity delivered
A frame from Reno Police body-camera video shows officers detaining a man at night near a vehicle. The image accompanies a lawsuit over the arrest of Mohommendali Afshar, with allegations that officers used excessive force and broke his arm. " data-i...
Nov 3, 2026Washoe County launches public database of animal cruelty convictions
Dog with black and brown fur, floppy ears, and its tongue out, wearing a blue leash " data-image-caption="Photo: Washoe County Animal Services " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/27091030/12957674_1015350799787154...
Nov 3, 2026