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Surveillance Systems and Data Centers
Special Use Permit WSUP26-0008 (NVSolarWRX)
Proclamation for the week of April 13 - 20, 2026 as Nevada Dark Skies Week
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In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Washoe County from local and regional media.
Editorial: 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, 2026Reno council to consider Talus Valley bonds, redevelopment contracts
Public comment sign asking for full name and address for the record " data-image-caption="Reno City Council public comment sign. Eric Marks / THIS IS RENO " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Reno-City-C...
Nov 2, 2026Washoe County resident charged with illegally voting in 2022 Nevada election
Yellow sign reading “OBSERVER AREA” and “ÁREA DE OBSERVADORES,” with reference “NRS 293.245.” " data-image-caption="The observer area for poll watchers inside the Washoe County Registrar of Voters office on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022 in Reno, Nev. Im...
Oct 31, 2026City of Reno video surveilled ‘No Kings’ protesters, says doing so was consistent with new tech-based police policy
Multiple security cameras mounted on a pole beside a large pine tree " data-image-caption="A mobile video surveillance trailer monitoring the Saturday protest. Bob Conrad / THIS IS RENO " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-cont...
Oct 30, 2026NV voters to decide whether to reaffirm abortion rights with Question 6
Abortion-rights buttons reading “Protect Safe, Legal Abortion” and “Bans Off Our Bodies.” " data-image-caption="Rally for Roe in 2023. Darcy Harter / THIS IS RENO " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ral...
Oct 29, 2026School board trustees approve Traner Middle School closure, repurposing of three Sparks elementary schools
Washoe County School District entrance door with a sign reminding visitors to sign in " data-image-caption="Eric Marks / THIS IS RENO " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WCSD-trustees-ericmarks-51-780x5...
Oct 29, 2026Bird flu outbreak confirmed in geese across Reno-Sparks, including UNR (updated)
Several Canada geese walk across a grassy park beside a concrete sidewalk " data-image-caption="Geese on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Bob Conrad / THIS IS RENO " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2026...
Oct 29, 2026Washoe County seeks camping options in proposed agritourism codes
Washoe’s Board of County Commissioners meets Jan. 20, 2026. BOB CONRAD / THIS IS RENO " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/641A4423-4472-4251-A934-7A2BFFDCA904_1_105_c-780x585.jpeg" />Washoe County...
Oct 29, 2026Voters urged to use drop boxes as recommended mail-in deadline passes
A Washoe County ballot drop off banner. Image: Bob Conrad " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_4796-scaled-780x585.jpeg" />Voting advocates urge Nevadans to use drop boxes or vote in person after USP...
Oct 29, 2026Making a mockery of urban planning (commentary)
Architectural rendering of a brightly lit Reno resort complex with a pool, casino, parking lots, and sunset views " data-image-caption="A rendering of two proposed skyways, one with a planned Neon Line District wayfinding sign that duplicates the old...
Oct 29, 2026Lawmakers mulling cannabis tax revisions
Reno-grown cannabis. Image Bob Conrad / This Is Reno. " data-image-caption="Reno-grown cannabis. Image Bob Conrad / This Is Reno. " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/326849D3-F1CE-45E8-B553-7C1C43CC9D72...
Oct 28, 2026Washoe County commissioners to consider $2.1M software contract, code changes
Washoe County Commission chambers. Eric Marks / THIS IS RENO " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/nvenergy-PUCN-ericmarks3-780x520.jpg" />Washoe County Board of Commissioners scheduled to meet on October...
Oct 25, 2026