Washoe Life

25 Years of TMWA and the future of Washoe County water

For 25 years, Truckee Meadows Water Authority has been locally owned, locally focused and locally controlled. In this episode, we look back at the pivotal decision to cre

Meet Your Park Rangers: Caring for Washoe County's Outdoor Spaces

July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and we're celebrating the people and places that make Washoe County's parks such valuable community assets. In this

Following the Emigrant Trail through Washoe County

Long before railroads and highways crossed the West, thousands of emigrants traveled through what is now northern Nevada in search of new opportunities. In this episode o

A Spotlight on Northern Nevada’s Rising Stars: Waylon & Dino Parr

This episode shines a spotlight on two of northern Nevada's most ambitious young creators, brothers Dino and Waylon Parr. Waylon created a buzz with his recent short

Where Community Grows: The Work of Soulful Seeds

In this episode, we sit down with the co-founder and the program coordinator from Soulful Seeds to talk about their mission-driven work growing food, connection, and resi

Behind the Ballot Scenes with Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald

What does it really take to run an election? In this episode of Washoe Life, Registrar of Voters Andrew McDonald takes us behind the scenes of Washoe County’s 2026 electi

Planning, Development, and the Future of the Truckee Meadows

Growth can be a complicated, and often emotional, topic. In this episode of Washoe Life, we dig into how development really happens in Washoe County and across the Trucke

America 250/Nevada: The Evolution of Nevada Gaming w/ Ferenc Szony

As we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the industries and people that helped shape our communities. In this episode, Ferenc Szony, a longtim

America250/Nevada: Marketing and Mentorship with Stephanie Kruse

In this episode of Washoe Life, we sit down with Stephanie Kruse, a longtime community leader and marketing trailblazer, to talk about her journey to Reno and the career

A Conversation with Washoe County Manager Kate Thomas

Washoe County Manager Kate Thomas joins Washoe Life for a conversation about leadership, public service and supporting the more than 3,000 employees who serve our communi

America250/Nevada — Reno’s Divorce Industry

As part of Washoe Life’s America250/Nevada podcast series, this episode explores a chapter of Washoe County history that put Reno on the national map for more than six de

Inside Washoe County Search and Rescue

Sergeant Garrett Bird and Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Ediss of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team share what it takes to locate and rescue people in Wa

America250/Nevada - Honoring History at the Historic Courthouse

America has a pretty big birthday this year, 250 years, and Washoe County is proud to kick off our America250/Nevada podcast series from a place steeped in our own local

A Kickoff to Season 5

The Washoe Life Podcast returns for its fifth season and a brand-new lineup conversations with the people who make life in Washoe County so interesting. This year is also

From Asylum to Services: The Legacy of the NNAMHS Campus

This episode of Washoe Life features Mike Wilden, longtime Nevada health and human services leader, as he shares the fascinating history of the Northern Nevada Adult Ment

Getting to Know Fire Chief Rick Edwards

In this episode of Washoe Life, we welcome Rick Edwards, the new Fire Chief of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Chief Edwards comes to Washoe County after mo

Inside the Crime Lab: Forensics, Facts, and Fiction

When crime happens, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Division steps in to uncover the truth hidden in the evidence. In this episode of Washoe Life, we

Rooted in the Dust: A Living Future at Fly Ranch

Explore the awe-inspiring Fly Ranch: 3,800 acres of hot springs, wetlands, and desert beauty just north of the Black Rock Desert. Hear from Burning Man Project’s Marnee B

Revving Up Tradition: Deny Dotson on the Magic of Hot August Nights

Hot August Nights isn’t just an event, it’s a 10-day celebration of nostalgia, community, and classic car culture that draws more than 500,000 people to Northern Nevada e

Big Top Brass: Phil Campbell’s Circus Life

In this episode, we take a nostalgic trip under the Big Top with Phil Campbell, a gifted musician whose early career took him on the road with the Ringling Bros. and Barn