Washoe County

Connie Wray is standing at a podium on the left side of a stage. The six candidates are seated in a half-circle next to her. Behind them is a large screen that reads, “This Is Reno.”

Washoe County commissioner candidates talk transportation and homelessness at This Is Reno forum

Lucia Starbuck

Some candidates for Washoe County commissioner seats say they want to see infrastructure catch up to the region’s growth and have different proposals to address homelessness. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck and Gustavo Sagrero discuss the ideas they shared at a recent forum held by This Is Reno.

Susan Enfield Washoe County Superintendent KUNR Today

Local Stories

KUNR Today: Susan Enfield named Washoe County superintendent, antisemitic acts on the rise in Nev.

Gustavo Sagrero

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

A woman is smiling and standing in front of a bulletin board with election papers and stickers on it.

Local Stories

KUNR Today: Washoe County Registrar of Voters on unexpected leave, Nevada primary deadlines to know

Lucia Starbuck

Read or listen to the news headlines for Friday, April 15, 2022.

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News

KUNR Today: Vaughn Hartung recall petition withdrawn, IRS asked to increase some gas reimbursements

Lucia Starbuck

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

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News

KUNR Today: Washoe Commission opposes controversial election reforms, Nevada minimum wage increasing

Gustavo Sagrero

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

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News

KUNR Today: New hospital opening soon in South Reno, Proposed election reforms on Washoe Co. agenda

Lucia Starbuck

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

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News

KUNR Today: Nye County commissioners push for hand-counted ballots, Lake Powell hits historic low

Kaleb Roedel

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Thursday, March 17, 2022.

A roll of "I voted" stickers is wrapped loosely on top of an envelope for a mail-in ballot.

News

KUNR Today: Washoe Co. approves funds for election needs like staffing, Jill Biden’s visit to TMCC

Lucia Starbuck

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Thursday, March 10, 2022.

A man is speaking while standing at a podium. Behind him, to the left and right, are green and yellow stained glass windows. A sign for the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada is on the front of the podium.

News

KUNR Today: New startup accelerators in Nevada, Washoe Co. to revisit controversial election item

Gustavo Sagrero

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Kevin Dick is posing for a photo in a brightly lit office. The background is out of focus with a sign that reads, “Washoe County Health District.”

Public Health

Interview: Reflecting on low investment, high inequity in local public health

Lucia Starbuck

Nevada ranks second to last in public health spending per person. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke to Washoe County Health District Officer Kevin Dick about how that low investment has made it difficult to respond to the pandemic and how the region is faring after the recent omicron surge.