Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Washoe County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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Wildfire Evacuations and Infrastructure
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Pedestrian Safety on Sun Valley Boulevard
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