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Washoe still counting: 7,000 mail ballots left, five races razor-close

Plus, Manogue and Spanish Springs meet for the 5A-North title next Friday

The Daily Reno team2 stories16 sources5 min read

ElectionsTop story

Washoe County still has about 7,000 mail ballots to process, and five races are razor-close

Five Washoe races are separated by fewer than 500 votes

Source: Reno Gazette Journal

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Value
Palomino Valley GID39 votes
Reno Ward 481 votes
Sparks mayor180 votes
Verdi TV District211 votes
County Commission 2451 votes

If you're still waiting on a local race, here's where Washoe County stood at 9 a.m. Friday. The estimated about 7,000 mail ballots were left to process, with about 2,300 still under review. Counting those, the county figures roughly 95% of ballots are counted.

  • Mail ballots in signature verification: 100
  • Mail ballots being sorted and scanned: 6,900
  • Results post once daily at 6 p.m. at electionresults.washoecounty.gov
  • Washoe County Commission District 2: Marie Rodriguez leads by 451

The closest race inside the city of Reno is Ward 4, where challenger Eddie Gomez leads incumbent Meghan Ebert 5,588 to 5,507, just 81 votes. In the Sparks mayor's race, challenger Wendi Rawson leads incumbent Ed Lawson by 180. Results stay unofficial until county commissioners them, which must happen by Fri., Nov. 13.

Washoe County's canvass is due Nov. 13

  1. Nov. 6Voters had until 5 p.m. to provide extra documentation for their ballots.
  2. Nov. 9Deadline to resolve ballots whose signature or validity is in question.
  3. Nov. 13County commissioners must , or approve, the vote tally.

Source: Reno Gazette Journal

High School Football

Manogue hosts Spanish Springs and Reno hosts Galena for the regional football titles

If you're a Friday-night-lights fan, mark Fri., Nov. 13. Bishop Manogue beat Damonte Ranch 45-7, and No. 4 seed Spanish Springs, the defending 5A champ, won at No. 1 seed McQueen 26-23. Nevada Sports Net called Spanish Springs' and Galena's wins upset victories.

Spanish Springs and Bishop Manogue meet for the 5A-North title

Class 5A-North regional playoffs

First round

Regional final

2Bishop ManogueManogue45
3Damonte RanchDamonte7
1McQueenMcQueen23
4Spanish SpringsSpanish26
2Bishop ManogueManogue
4Spanish SpringsSpanish

Fri., 6 p.m., at Manogue

Sources: Reno Gazette Journal, KOLO 8 News Now, Nevada Sports Net

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RoundGameResult
First round2 Bishop Manogue vs. 3 Damonte RanchBishop Manogue 45–7
First round1 McQueen vs. 4 Spanish SpringsSpanish Springs 26–23
Regional final2 Bishop Manogue vs. 4 Spanish SpringsFri., 6 p.m., at Manogue

Manogue's passing game did the damage. Junior quarterback Parker Scholl was 8-of-10 for 321 yards and five touchdowns, and junior Nick Shannon caught four passes for 230 yards and two scores.

Manogue's passing game carried the 45-⁠7 win

321
passing yards for quarterback Parker Scholl
5
touchdown passes from Scholl
230
receiving yards for Nick Shannon on four catches

Source: Reno Gazette Journal

“We've got a bunch of kids who are really kind of figuring things out and we're getting it down right now. Finally.”

Bishop Manogue coach Ernie Howeren
  • 4A-North final: Galena at Reno, Fri., Nov. 13, 6 p.m.
  • 4A semifinals: Reno 42, North Valleys 0; Galena 34, Carson 7
  • State: 5A winner Nov. 20 in Las Vegas; 4A winner Nov. 21
  • Earlier meeting: Manogue beat Spanish Springs 38-17 on Oct. 23

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News Notes

City Hall

Reno City Manager Jackie Bryant restructured city leadership two days after the election, promoting senior staff and appointing new department directors. It comes before Mayor-elect Kate Marshall takes office. This Is Reno

Water rates

The Truckee Meadows Water Authority () is weighing a three-year rate increase: 7% in Fiscal Year 2027, 7% in 2028 and 5% in 2029. The rates haven't been approved, TMWA has asked staff to take the proposal to customers for feedback, and the increase would take effect in May. KOLO 8 News Now

TMWA's proposal would raise rates 7%, 7% and then 5%

Source: KOLO 8 News Now

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Fiscal Year 20277%
Fiscal Year 20287%
Fiscal Year 20295%

School meals

Southwest Foodservice Excellence, the Washoe County School District's nutrition vendor for two years, owes the district $7,000,000. COO Adam Searcy says the program serves eight million meals a year. KOLO 8 News Now

Wolf Pack

No. 22 New Mexico beat Nevada 31-3 Friday night at Mackay Stadium, the Lobos' first win in Reno. Nevada ran for minus-9 yards against the nation's No. 1 scoring defense, in front of an announced crowd of 15,290. It was New Mexico's sixth straight win and its first turnover-free game in over a month. Coach Jason Eck called it "Outstanding," and told the AP the win over Nevada coach Jeff Choate felt extra sweet. Reno Gazette JournalabqjournalCBS Sports

Skiing

If you've been waiting on ski season, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe opened Friday, Nov. 6, with the Lakeview Express running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginner terrain is limited to the Show-Off area, and more runs could open as snowmaking continues. KOLO 8 News Now

Home

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So my cat returned after 2 days (not normal to ever be gone) with his ear clipped.

“Not a single wound anywhere. It's a clean cut. Someone did this to him”

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The Wrap

Art is waiting for you at the gate. Reno-Tahoe International Airport has Vibrant Visions, a display of Indian art in the airport's depARTures space, and it's on view Sunday, Nov. 8. Travelers and art lovers are both invited to wander through it. Not a bad way to kill a layover.

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  1. Wed., Nov. 11TMWA proposes 7%, 7% and 5% water rate increases: how to weigh in
  2. Tues., Nov. 10Washoe County has counted 99% of ballots
  3. Mon., Nov. 9Today's the last day to fix a Washoe mail ballot signature
  4. Sun., Nov. 8Washoe County says about 99% of ballots are counted
  5. Fri., Nov. 6Washoe has counted about 92% of ballots, and a deadline is today
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Washoe still counting: 7,000 mail ballots left, five races razor-close

Plus, Manogue and Spanish Springs meet for the 5A-North title next Friday

The TLDR

  1. Washoe still has about 7,000 mail ballots to process
  2. Reno's Ward 4 council race is 81 votes apart
  3. Manogue hosts Spanish Springs for the 5A-North title Nov. 13
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