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WC-1 transformed Washoe schools. What's been spent, and what's planned

Reno Gazette Journal 13 Feb 2026
Washoe County School District Chief Facilities Management Officer Tami Zimmerman talks to the RGJ about WC-1. Ten years ago, the hallways in Washoe County schools were as jam-packed as Spaghetti Bowl rush hour traffic.
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Washoe Tribe buys 10,000 acres in one of California’s largest ever land returns

The Guardian 11 Feb 2026
The Washoe Tribe has purchased more than 10,000 acres of land near Lake Tahoe for conservation ...
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Who's announced a run for the Washoe commission, Reno council in 2026?

Reno Gazette Journal 11 Feb 2026
Four seats are up for grabs on the Washoe County Commission and Reno City Council in 2026. Washoe County Commission districts 3 and 5 are on the ballot ... Here are the 11 candidates running for these four races.Washoe County Commission - District 3.
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Washoe court flags 21 cases tied to Judge Robb, sexual partner's firm

Reno Gazette Journal 11 Feb 2026
Washoe District Court recently uncovered 21 cases involving now-former Judge Bridget Robb and the Reno law firm linked to an attorney with whom she reportedly had an undisclosed sexual relationship.
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Washoe homeless deaths rise to 93 in 2025, vigil planned in Reno

Reno Gazette Journal 10 Feb 2026
This makes 2025 the third-deadliest year in the past decade for homeless deaths in Washoe County ... "Washoe County will never stop working to provide important, life-saving services for those in need."Deaths rise again after 2024 decline.
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How many homes have investors bought in Washoe County?

Review Journal 09 Feb 2026
A new UNLV study looked at how many homes investors of various types have bought in Northern Nevada since 2015 ....
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Washoe sheriff's office uses drone in Sun Valley DUI arrest

Reno Gazette Journal 07 Feb 2026
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office used a drone Thursday night to help locate and arrest a man suspected of driving under the influence near Sun Valley Boulevard ... 5, the agency said in a Facebook post.
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Washoe County man sentenced to life for strangling roommate to death

Reno Gazette Journal 05 Feb 2026
A Washoe County man was sentenced to life in prison for strangling his roommate to death in 2023, according to the Washoe County District Attorney's Office ... Washoe ...
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2 men sentenced to 25 years in Washoe County drug trafficking cases

Reno Gazette Journal 03 Feb 2026
Two men were sentenced to 25 years in prison in separate Washoe County drug‑trafficking cases involving large methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl seizures, the Washoe County District Attorney's Office said.
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Gov. Lombardo opens applications to replace Washoe Judge Bridget Robb

Reno Gazette Journal 02 Feb 2026
Joe Lombardo seeks applicants to replace Washoe District Court Judge Bridget Robb, who is retiring after a temporary stalking protection order was granted against her ... Washoe District Court says it’s ...
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Students across Washoe County walk out of school to protest ICE

Reno Gazette Journal 31 Jan 2026
Middle and high school students across Washoe County walked out in force Friday as part of peaceful anti-ICE protests in Reno ... The Washoe County School District said it wouldn’t have numbers on how many students participated until Monday.
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Reno police to monitor Washoe County high school walkouts Friday

Reno Gazette Journal 30 Jan 2026
Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance on Washoe County schools walkout. Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance says the department will help monitor a planned Washoe County student walkout Friday.
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Man convicted on child sex abuse charges in Washoe County

Reno Gazette Journal 27 Jan 2026
A Washoe County man was convicted on multiple child sex abuse charges, according to the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office ... The other victim reported inappropriate touching that occurred over several years.
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Washoe court reviews cases tied to judge, lawyer in sexual relationship

Reno Gazette Journal 27 Jan 2026
Video exhibits in stalking case against Judge Bridget Robb ... Washoe District Court is investigating past cases involving Judge Bridget Robb and the McDonald Carano law firm after details came out in an alleged stalking case ... A Feb ... He said that on Sept.
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