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  Presidential Visit to Minden-Tahoe Airport
  JOIN Inc. Partners with Douglas County
  Community Grant Program Application is Open
  Process for Reporting VHR Issues
  BOCC Statement Regarding Aug 8 Protest
  Number Fire Area Prepare for Potential Flooding
  Update on Numbers Fire Investigation
  Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Partnership
  Douglas County Shooting Range Improvements
  Fire Extinguished at Community and Senior Center
  Douglas County Opens New Dog Park
  Homemaker Program Conducts Fan Drive for Seniors
  Community Services Foundation Contribution
  BOCC Meeting Change to Virtual
  Emergency Services Launches New Health App Service
  2020 Community Spirit Spotlight Awards
  Proposed Painted Rock Mine Project
  Offices in the Historic Courthouse Re-Open
  Douglas County Community Centers Open
  VHR Task Force Recommendations Presented
  Topaz Lake Campground Opens
  County Unveils Master Plan Draft Elements
  VHR Task Force Presents Recommendations
  County Flagged for Elevated COVID-19 Cases
  Business Resource Guide
  Planning Commission Approved 2020 Master Plan Text Update
  Temporary Closure of Shooting Facility
  Cave Rock Drive Pipeline Replacement Project
  Public Holiday Events Cancelled
  Minden-Tahoe Airport Aviation Roundup
  Public Health Officer Issues Guidance
  Board of County Commissioners Approve Master Plan
  Community Access Channels Discontinue
  Clerk/Treasurer Tenders Resignation
  Tennis and Pickleball Courts Opening
  BOCC Letter Plan for Reopening
  DA Obtains Dismissal of OSHA Citations
  Evaluating Economic Impacts
  "In God We Trust" Display Installed
  Quad County Elected Officials PSA
  BOCC Appoints Amy Burgans Clerk/Treasurer
  Regional Transportation Commission Applications
  Now Accepting Airport Advisory Committee Apps
  Accepting Airport Advisory Committee Applications
  Local businesses “weigh-in” Economic Impact Survey
  Public Meeting Information
  Crews and Plows Ready for Winter Weather
  Valentine's Day Celebration at Senior Center
  A Message from the Chairman
  Caren Witt Hired as Social Services Manager
  A Message from our County Manager on Closures
  Zoom Webinar Introduced
  Community Development Distributes Guidelines
  9-1-1 Emergency Services 3rd Accreditation
  Mike Torres Appointed as Chief Probation Officer
  Leadership Message from BOCC Chairman
  Douglas County Public Meetings-Virtual
  Temporarily Suspends Issuance of New VHR Permits
  St. Patrick’s Day Event at Senior Center
  COVID-19 Case Update in the Quad-County
  County Makes Policy Decisions Regarding VHRs
  Douglas County Leaders Respond to COVID-19
  Douglas County Celebrates Social Work
  Douglas County Declares Disaster
  Carson Valley Medical Center Renews Support
  Douglas County Declares Disaster- COVID-19
  Cancellation of Meetings & Service Reductions
  Douglas County Coronavirus Update
  BOCC Meeting Format Changes to Hybrid
  Presentation on Lake Tahoe Events Center
  Easter Celebration Event at Senior Center
  Temporary Road Closure – SR 88
  Simulated Shelter Exercise
  2020 Census
  Board to Consider Plan to Open Douglas County
  Neddenriep Financial Donation
  Douglas County Seeking Court Interpreters
  Updated Website and New Customer Service App
  County Instates Text to 911
  Douglas County Commission Approves Reopening Plan
  Master Plan
  Community Development Launches Online Scheduling
  RDA 2 and Event Center
  Senior Center Family Restroom Naming Rights
  DCSO presents donation from NoShaveNov
  Reopening of the Douglas County Senior Center
  DCSO donated to Family Support Council
  Holiday Package Crime Prevention Tips
  Board Meeting May Experience Internet Outages
  Accepting Applications for VHR Advisory Board
  DCSO holds No Shave November Contest
  Collecting Public Feedback on the Master Plan
  BOCC Resolution Encouraging Water Conservation
  Flood Awareness Event
  Douglas County Receives Finance Award 2019
  Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club Gives Back
  Public Works Department hosts Community Open House
  Douglas County Launches Broadband Surveys
  DCSO Hosts Fright Night at the Fairgrounds
  Douglas County Back to In-Person Public Meetings
  New VHR Webpages and FAQs
  VHR Waitlist Process
  Climbing Wall Lifetime Naming Right Agreement
  Board of County Commissioners To Review Process
  Public Hearing for State CDBG Applications
  Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife
  VHR Temporary Restraining Order Issued
  Grant Fund Aids Efforts to Prevent Opioid Crisis
  Tamarack Fire Preparation
  Tamarack Fire Location Change
  Special Meeting to Discuss Master Plan
  Voluntary Evacuations Leviathan and Holbrook
  Census Committee
  $5 per night surcharge
  Voluntary Evacuations Issued For TRE Areas
  4th of July Preparation
  Reno shooting suspect taken into custody
  Tamarack Fire US 395 Access and Escorts
  US 395 Access and Escorts SUSPENDED
  Are You Prepared For an Evacuation
  Douglas County Declares State of Emergency
  Team to Assess Damage from Tamarack Fire
  Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems
  Water Consolidation 2019
  Updates on Evacuations and Road Closures
  Board of County Commissioners Incident
  Evacuations Lifted Updated Information
  Flash Flood Warning Issued for Douglas County
  New Rate Structure for Water Utility Consolidation
  Recovery Services to Residents Affected by Fire
  Narcan Incident
  Torch Run
  Location for Burnt Vegetation
  BOCC Meeting Resumes as Hybrid
  Collaboration Leads to Heart Safe Communities
  Update for Debris Boxes; Tamarack Fire
  CASPER SURVEY
  Accepting Applications for Genoa Historic District
  Vacation Home Task Force Meeting
  Applications for VHR Advisory Board
  Spring Flooding
  Potential Flash Flooding in Burn Areas
  Social Services Hosts Successful Job Fair
  Tahoe Douglas Elks Lodge #2670 Donates
  Evacuation Survey
  Livestreaming of Board Meetings Down
  Community Center Opens to Take in Evacuees
  Change in Public Counter Hours
  Caldor Fire Evacuation Senior Meal Update
  Letter From County Manager
  Schedule for Budget Presentations
  Summer Concert Series Rescheduled for Sept 10
  Social Services Month
  Participate in Dementia Friendly Survey
  Resolution Opposing SB143
  Revised Schedule for Senior Meal Pick Up
  Hazardous Substance
  Rescheduled Water Workshop
  Second Evacuation Site in Carson City
  Meeting Cancelled
  Second Evacuation Site Accept Caldor Fire Evacuees
  Lyon County Opens Evacuation Site
  Caldor Fire – Evacuation Warning
  Water Consolidation Analysis 2019
  New Director of Community Development
  Douglas County – Lake Office Closures
  Caldor Fire Tahoe Evacuation Orders
  Department of Investigation Report
  Recruitment of Representatives for VHR Task Force
  State of Emergency Due to Caldor Fire
  Caldor Fire Valley Evacuation Warning
  Shelter Relocation and Evacuation Clarification
  Douglas County Wins Budgeting Award
  Encouraging Community to Reach Out For Support
  Evacuation preparation reminders for residents
  Urgent Correction to Mandatory Evacuations Areas
  Douglas County Working Homicide Investigation
  Special Grand Jury Indicts Former County Employee
  Investigation and Indictment
  Topaz Campground Closed Due to Boating Accident
  Senior Center Returns to Normal Activities
  Swearing In
  Mandatory evacuation downgraded to precautionary
  Klauber Ranch Zoning Map Amendment Rescheduled
  Advisory Board Applications
  VHR Task Force
  County Manager Position
  County Manager Job Opening
  Douglas County Sets Special Meeting
  Douglas County Receives Finance Award
  Reporting Hotline for Vacation Home Rentals
  Lindsay Chichester Hired as Extension Educator
  VHR
  Citizen Brown Bag Lunch on the Strategic Plan
  Douglas County Hires New CFO and Comptroller
  Philip Ritger Hired as Public Works Director
  Funding Available to Assist Small Businesses
  Road Closure Announcement Centerville Road
  Small Business Grant Program Funding Extended
  Road Closure Announcement Heybourne Rd
  Riverview Road Closure
  Douglas County Hosts Flood Awareness Event
  Centerville Reconstruction Project
  Community Centers Install Air Systems
  Community & Senior Center Resumes
  All Precautionary Warnings Lifted
  Economic Vitality Plan – Community Survey
  Now Accepting Community Grant Program Applications
  Candy Dance Official Road Closures & Announcements
  Businesses Receive 2021 Spotlight Awards
  Flood Watch
  Veterans Day Appreciation Event 2021
  2021 Elks Soccer Shoot Winners Announced
  Accepting Applications for Advisory Boards
  Douglas Participates in Nevada Speed Test
  Brook Adie Assistant Director Community Services
  Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting
  Seeking Public Input on Redistricting Maps
  Delayed Office Openings or Closures
  Vehicle Registration Renewal Drop-Off Services
  Recorder’s Office New Notification Service
  Officials Announce Closure of County Offices
  Closure of Warming Shelter
  New Agenda Software Peak
  Over $120,000 Awarded to Local Non-Profits
  Accepting New Applications for Advisory Boards
  Historic Courthouse Experiencing an Outage
  Historic Courthouse Services Restored
  Religious or Civic Organizations Invocations
  Carson Water Subconvervancy District Apps
  Invitation to Religious or Civic Organizations
  BOCC Approves Meeting Start Time of 10am
  Dissolution of the Constable
  Community Grant Applications 22-23
  Breakwater Safety Enhancement at Topaz Lake
  Accepting Applications for Audit Committee
  Fun Ways to Unplug for a Day in Douglas County
  Douglas County Celebrates Social Work Month
  Accepting Applications for Planning Commission
  Seeking Requests for ARPA Funding
  Accepting Applications for Election Workers
  Douglas County Launches Redistricting Maps
  Budget Hearings 2022-23
  Budget Hearings 2022/23
  Applications for Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife
  Martin Slough Trail For Late Summer 2022
  New Parcel Data Base Software
  Donation Baker Hughes
  Ranked Nuber One in Health
  County Provides Support to Genoa
  Be Aware of Catalytic Converter Thefts
  Now Livestreaming Voting Process
  Douglas County Hires Chief of Staff
  Public Library Welcomes New Director
  06.17.2022 Trail Completion
  06.23.2022 Community Advisory
  DC Accepting VHR Applications
  Meeting Time Changed for 07.20.2022
  07.12.2022 Seeman Park Opening
  07.14.2022 DC Honors Judge
  2023 CDBG Applications Available
  Martin Slough Trail Ceremony
  08.16.2022 VHR Meeting Cancelled
  Public Counter Hour Change
  8.29.2022 Nicki Leeper Designated with CERA
  DC Prepares For High Heat
  Douglas County Awarded Certificate of Achievement
  Community Development Block Grant 2023
  2022 Business Spotlight Awards
  Douglas County Health Vaccine Clinic
  VHR PR
  BOCC Retains VHR Program
  Tamara Baumann Joins Douglas County Health Clinic
  Dia de los muertos festival
  Awareness for Affordable Connectivity Program
  Douglas County Nevada Flood Awareness Week
  Douglas Elections Update
  Douglas County BCC Various Volunteer Boards
  VHR Special Migration Notice
  Winter Weather Watch 11/29
  Douglas County Statement 12/5
  Art in Public Places Program
  Douglas County Official Swearing-In Ceremony
  Treasurer-Clerk Website
  BOCC Accepting Applications
  FY 23-24 Community Grant Program
  Jackson & Whitaker Wealth Management Sponsor
  Notice to Terminate Contract with Douglas County
  Vacation Home Rental Code Up for Review
  Minden-Tahoe Airport RFP
  Cashman Good Government Award
  Prepare For Potential Flooding
  Local Declaration of Emergency
  BOCC Reviews VHR Code Revisions
  Easton Hired Emergency Management 2023
  Vacation Home Rental Meeting April 10, 2023
  Scott Morgan Receives Prestigious State Award
  Business Signage Regulations
  Accepting Applications for Library Trustees 2023
  Community Foundation Names 23-24 Board of Trustees
  Labor Agreement with Deputies and Sergeants
  Vail Resorts Support Grant 2023
  Comprehensive Trails Plan Survey
  Increased Chance of Flooding
  Flood-Mitigation Efforts
  Second Round of ARPA Funding
  Airport Advisory Committee Opening
  Assessor’s Office Exemption Cards
  Changes to VHR Ordinance
  Emergency Management Director Officially Appointed
  New Douglas County Manager
  Clerk-Treasurer's Office Passport Services
  Interim Assistant County Manager
  ARPA Update
  Heatwave
  2024 Community Development Block Grant Program
  Justice of the Peace Opening
  Volunteer Advisory Board Position
  Back-to-School Vaccine Event
  Phone Outage
  Inaccurate Property-Tax Bills
  Strategic Plan Launch
  New Economic Vitality Manager
  County Accepting Applications for CTO and CFO
  National Elections Certification
  Strategic Plan Online Survey
  Perimeter Emergency Mapping Tool
  Website Budget Book
  Strategic Plan Update
  2023 Spotlight Awards
  October 19, 2023 BOCC Meeting
  Elections Office Moves
  Various Volunteer Advisory Boards
  Vacation Home Rental Update
  Flood Awareness Education Event
  County to Review and Present Strategic Plan
  Planning Commission to Continue Development Item
  High Water Mark Event at River Fork Ranch
  Douglas County Announces Appointment of New CFO
  Douglas Foundation Annual Silent Auction Opens
  December 7, 2023 BOCC Meeting Time Change
  Douglas County Assessment Notice
  Volunteer Advisory Boards 12-18-23
  Douglas County Recognizes Renea Louie
  Two Stormwater Master Plan Public Workshops
  Interim ACM Accepts Lasting Appointment
  Airport Advisory Committee Applications
  Strategic Plan Draft
  County Manager's Office to Oversee CSYC
  County Offices to Close Monday, February 5
  Office Closure Does Not Affect Elections
  Discrepancies Found on VHR Petition
  Special Meeting to Review Strategic Plan Feedback
  New Minden-Tahoe Airport Manager
  March 1, 2024 BOCC Special Meeting Postponed
  BIA to Hold Public Meeting on Painted Rock Mine
  New Strategic Plan Date
  Budget Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024-25
  DOUGLAS COUNTY SHARES INFORMATION, RESOURCES FOR NOXIOUS VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
  County Hires New Community Services Director
  BOCC Airport and Audit Committee Appointment
  2024 Special Meeting for Budget Updates
  FEMA Updates Flood Maps
  2024 Muller Parkway Project Updates
  Finalized Strategic Plan
  2024 Special Meeting for Budget Adoption
  BOCC Applications for Library Board of Trustees
  Douglas County Hires New CTO
  June 6 BOCC Meeting Offsite
  New Justice Center Design
  Judge Upholds Certificate of Insufficiency
  Recorders Office Launches New Software
  South Shore Area Plan Townhall
  Paid Parking Program at Zephyr Cove Beach
  New China Spring Youth Camp Director
  DC Successful 4th of July New Parking Program
  Jackson & Whitaker Wealth Management Sponsorship
  2025 Community Development Block Grant Program
  Carson Valley Health's Ongoing Sponsorship
  Software Glitch Affects Reverse 911 System
  July 17 Spring Valley Fire Update
  Minden-Tahoe Airport Hosts Open House
  July 2024 Painted Rock Mine Update
  Tahoe Justice Court & Tahoe Jail Facility Tours
  2024 Western Nevada Development District
  Statement on Muller Parkway Project
  National Voter Registration Act Initiative
  New Statewide Voter Registration System
  BOCC Meeting to Include Virtual Option
  2025 One Nevada Community Grant
  September 10, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
  Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan
  2024 Business Spotlight Awards
  New Jury Case Management System, Jury Duty Fraud
  Tahoe Knight Monsters Fundraiser
  Finance Department Certificate of Achievement
  New Deputy Director of Community Services
  Trump Campaign Withdraws Permit Application
  Kiwanis Club Helps Community Center Youth
  2024 Flood Awareness Event
  Steered Straight Parent Night Presentation
  Volunteer Advisory Board Vacancies
  False Property Fraud Alerts
  Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft
  "Community Meets Art" Celebration
  GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
  Bond Ordinances to Advance New Justice Center
  2025 Douglas County Official Swearing-In Ceremony
  Douglas County's First Chief Operating Officer
  New Assistant County Manager
  DeBoer Excellence in Planning Awards
  2024 Popular Annual Finance Report
  Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-26
  'AA+' Bond Rating for the Justice Center Project
  Social Services Hosts Community Health Event
  Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Hearings
  County Urges Property Owners to Manage Weeds
  Douglas County to Host Public Roads Workshop
  Douglas County Hires New Human Resources Director
  Town of Gardnerville Strategic Planning Workshop
  Shape the Future of the Fairgrounds
  Elections Office Continues Voter Roll Maintenance
  Town of Minden to Celebrate New Splash Pad
  Douglas County Rodeo Donation
  Westwood Park Splash Pad Temporarily Closed
  Conner Fire Triggers Evacuations
  Conner Fire Update - Evacuations Expanded
  Conner Fire Update - Fire Grows to 2,000 Acres
  Conner Fire Update - Evacuations; Large Animals
  Conner Fire Update - Topaz Lake Closed Immediately
  Conner Fire Update - Evacuations Lifted
  Conner Fire Update - Topaz Reopens to Public
  2025 Airport Discovery Day Wings & Wheels
  2026 Community Development Block Grant Program
  Groundbreaking Celebration for New Justice Center
  FY 25–26 Property Tax Bills
  Douglas County Hosts Community Stormwater Workshop
  Responsible Recreation on Local Trails
  Toler Lane Roundabout Construction
  One Nevada 2026
  2025 Business Spotlight Awards
  Refresh of Title 20 Development Code
  Mini-Presentations on Stormwater Planning
  Two More Mini-Presentations on Stormwater
  County Urges Residents to Prepare for Storm
  Tahoe Douglas Area Plan
  Carson Valley Health sponsors Scoreboards
  Annual Flood Awareness Event
  Title 20 Consolidated Development Code Update
  Update: TDAP Public Comment Deadline Extended
  Proposed Voting Precinct Changes
  FISH Accepting Donations
  Annual Father-Daughter Dance Returns February 7
  Kahle Father-Daughter Dance at Harrah’s
  Minden–Tahoe Airshow Set to Return in 2026
  Cultural & Performing Arts Community Center Update
  Cultural and Performing Arts Center Workshop
  Consumer Affairs Alert
  Winning Name for 2026 Airshow, Seeking Volunteers
  County Offices to Close Early Tuesday, February 17
  February 18, 2026 County Office 2-Hour Delayed Start
  Virtual Option for February 19, 2026, Board Meeting
  Election Officials to Host Statewide Mock Election
  County Offices to Close at 1 p.m.
  Safe Streets for All Action Plan
  Community Development to Launch OPAL
  Administrative Phone Line Outage
Doing Business
Visitors
- Tourism
  Carson Valley Visitor's Authority
  Carson Valley Trails
  Community Profile
  Geography, Climate and Temperatures
  History of Douglas County
  Lake Tahoe Trails
  Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority
  Recreational Opportunities
  Tahoe COVID-19 Response
- Transporation
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RFP/ BIDS
- Emergency on-call Sewer RFP
  Emergency On-Call Sewer Utility RFP
- 25-26 Elevator Modernization
- Pamela Place Flood Control Basin Design RFQ
- Rural Park and Flood Control Basin