The Eureka County Commission met on Feb. 17 to review departmental operations, personnel needs and the upcoming fiscal year budget. The proceedings focused on modernizing public safety protocols, addressing staffing […]
Eureka County Commission
Commission roundup: Pool upgrades, tax reallocations and project updates
The Eureka County Commission’s Feb. 3 meeting included reports on a 2.5-pound methamphetamine bust and the structural integrity of the community’s swimming pools. Several items — including a new hiring […]
Eureka County receives ‘clean opinion’ on audits; net position grows to $175 million
Eureka County is in robust financial health, far outpacing many other local governments in Nevada, according to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 audit report presented to the County Commission. Teri Gage […]
Commission holds first meeting of 2026
The Eureka County Commission convened for its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 6. The marathon session covered a diverse array of county business, ranging from potential fuel […]
Infrastructure, opioids and housing focus of commission meeting
The Dec. 16 meeting of the Eureka County Commission, local senior centers celebrated a successful month of service and holiday preparations, the board grappled with the looming complexities of a […]
Eureka County adopts 4/10 workweek pilot, engages counsel in high-profile case
The Eureka County Commission, with Chairman Rich McKay and Commissioner Mike Schoenwald physically present and Commissioner Marty Plaskett attending via telephone, held a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Crescent […]
Eureka Commission takes action on ethics, public defense and land rights
The Eureka County Commission Nov. 4 meeting was marked by several decisions, including a rare move to request assistance from the Nevada Attorney General’s office, the immediate hiring of a […]
Eureka County Commission tackles jail staffing, public defense and safety upgrades
The Eureka County Commission convened on Oct. 21 to address a packed agenda, navigating everything from minor licensing issues and securing legal counsel to major infrastructure fixes and future safety […]
Commissioners meeting grapples with public health, growth and sheriff’s office changes
A public health issue involving “human waste disposal” in Crescent Valley, mounting pressure on infrastructure from an impending mining boom and sheriff’s office personnel changes highlighted the Oct. 7 Eureka […]
County eyes four-day work week
Commissioners appoint committee to study schedule change, amidst departmental concerns and support A potential shift to a four-day, 10-hour work week for Eureka County employees dominated the Board of Commissioners’ […]




