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Two Candidates Seek to Replace Retiring Washoe County Clerk in 2026
Politics
— Oct 7, 2026
Nevada’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election will include contests for state Assembly, Washoe County School Board and Commission, and county clerk, among other races; early voting is scheduled for Oct. 17–30, with counties able to begin mailing ballots Oct. 5. The Washoe County clerk race pits Democrat Sean McDowell against Republican Duane Meyer, while other local matchups include Natha Anderson versus Trista Gomez and Jon Killoran versus Marie Rodriguez.
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Hawk Fire Expands; Washoe Evacuations Rise
Reno, Nevada
— Aug 23, 2026
The Hawk Fire in Washoe County has triggered major U.S. 395 closures, with northbound traffic stopped from Parr Boulevard to Red Rock Road and southbound traffic restricted between Red Rock Road and Parr Boulevard as evacuations expand to areas north of Somersett; residents are urged to monitor PerimeterMap or Nevada 511 for updates. As containment efforts continue, roughly 10,500 acres have burned with about 400 personnel on scene, and officials emphasize avoiding unnecessary travel and keeping emergency lines clear.
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Sparks Police Not Involved in Regional Consolidation Talks
Politics
— Jul 15, 2026
Sparks Police Chief Chris Crawforth says Sparks has not been involved in formal discussions about consolidating law enforcement in the Truckee Meadows, while Sheriff Darin Balaam has indicated he’s evaluating the issue without initiating any formal talks. Officials emphasize existing regional cooperation among Sparks, Reno, and Washoe County, and note any potential consolidation would require broad collaboration, with no proposal yet to Reno and a focus on manpower, funding, and modernization of public safety.
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