Garbage, curbside recycling, and yard waste pickup will be a day late starting Thursday, with Friday's pickup occurring on Saturday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Please have your carts out at the point of collection by 6 AM on your collection day. See more information regarding other City closures.

Latest Blog Stories

Latest Videos

Oct. 30

Aug. 18

Spotlight on Equity: Housing Equity in Spokane

1:22 p.m. - Watch 37:14 - Housing equity in Spokane is explored through the lens of community organizations and historical injustices.

Spotlight on Equity "A conversation with KJ January"

2 p.m. - Watch 27:51 - Conversations on equity in Spokane.

June 10

June News You Can Use

2:30 p.m. - Watch 1:59 - The Office of Neighborhood Services shares news you can use!

May 22

Council Connection - May 20, 2025

3:09 p.m. - Watch 20:45 - With Council Connection Show with Jonathan Bingle and Michael Cathcart

April 30

Spotlight on Equity "The Native Project" with Toni Lodge

1:14 p.m. - Watch 24:14 - Spotlight on Equity "The Native Project" with Toni Lodge


Latest News Releases and Statements

Nov. 26

City of Spokane Funds 50 New Shelter Beds, Mobile MAT Services
12:06 p.m. - City brings new beds and services online through emergency declaration

Nov. 25

Mayor Brown Statement on Passage of Mid-Biennium Budget Modification
8:17 a.m. - I am appreciative of the City Council for passing a mid-biennium budget modification that is both balanced and responsible.

Spokane City Council Votes on Modification For 2026 City Budget
8:15 a.m. - City Council approved an amendment that emphasizes minimal staff cuts & allocates funds to the library, City Cable 5, & the public defender’s office.

Council Approves New Transportation Tax on Commercial Parking
8:13 a.m. - Council approves local transportation tax for commercial parking for the purpose of funding transportation system maintenance and safety improvements.

Official Statement from the Desk of Council Member Jonathan Bingle
8:10 a.m. - The following is a statement from District 1 Council Member Jonathan Bingle.

Nov. 24

Stuff Green Carts with Food and Yard Waste
3:43 p.m. - Curbside pick-up includes one week in winter months.

Fatal Early Morning House Fire Claims Life of Child
3:40 p.m. - Children who have a history of playing with or igniting fires should be referred to our Youth Fire-Setting Prevention Program at 509-625-7058.

Mayor Brown Statement on Fatal House Fire
1:30 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown issued a statement in the aftermath of Monday’s fatal house fire in northwest Spokane.

Official Statement from the Desk of Council President Betsy Wilkerson
1:29 p.m. - We must carefully balance caring for our residents, providing essential services, and advancing our city.

City Closures Planned for Thanksgiving Holiday
8:22 a.m. - Solid Waste Services will be a day late after the holiday.



Latest Tweets

@spokanefire - Today at 6:40 a.m. - Incident: 2025104925 - Structure Fire - Full Response Location: W Rowan Ave and N Bemis St

@spokanepd - Nov. 4 at 4:57 p.m. - Enjoy our 2025 video wrap-up of all the new Police Activities League projects we were so lucky to be involved with. Our Spokane youth showed up engaged with great attitudes! We all learned about volunteerism and how important it is within our community! https://t.co/tpq2rBKaQW

@spokanecity - Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. - Traffic Alert🚧: Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 23, starting at 8:30 a.m., Division St. will be reduced to two lanes for the day between Desmet Ave. and Cataldo Ave. for a water system repair. #SpokaneStreets https://t.co/L982nAtZgb