Monthly Archives: June, 2011
Registrar of Voters prepares for special election, proposes changes to save $136,000
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEAt its regular meeting today, the Board of Washoe County Commissioners heard a presentation on proposed administrative changes from Registrar of Voters...
Most Nevada lawmakers receive low marks for 2011 Legislative Session
SUBMITTED BY NEVADA POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTELAS VEGAS — Just over one-third of Nevada's lawmakers compiled voting records that were generally friendly to Silver State...
Five-year problem gambling treatment plan approved
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASECARSON CITY -- Effective July 1, 2011, the five year strategic plan for Problem Gambling Treatment will begin. The Advisory Committee on...
Renown receives additional heart accreditation
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEEffective May 23, Renown's Institute for Heart & Vascular Health at Renown Regional Medical Center received full Heart Failure Center Accreditation from...
County Commission votes to terminate fire contract with Reno Fire Department based on financial analysis
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEIn a vote of four to one (Commissioner Kitty Jung dissenting), Washoe County Commissioners acting as the Board of Fire Commissioners of...
Reviglio’s legacy honored by Washoe County Commission
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEThe late Jack Reviglio, one of the founding partners of Western Nevada Supply and a founding board member of the Boys &...
Door-to-door solicitor calls on the rise
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEWashoe County Sheriff's Deputies have been dispatched to several calls regarding door-to-door solicitation within Washoe County. Solicitors have been reported...
Nevada Commission on Tourism reaches out to LGBT community with new website
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASECARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) has launched a website to meet the needs of the lesbian, gay,...
Sheriff’s office: Check schemes targeting real estate offices, law firms
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEThe Washoe County Sheriff's Office is warning local businesses about an emerging counterfeit check scheme involving emails and overseas transactions that is...
