Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services will be a day late all week, with Friday’s pickup occurring on Saturday due to the Labor Day 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

Sept. 8

Council Connection

10:12 a.m. - Watch 29:43 - Council Connection - ReFive Plan. Hosted by Council Member Kate Telis.

Sept. 1

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Sandy Williams

3:37 p.m. - Watch 2:10 - Life and Legacy of Sandy

Aug. 27

Spotlight on Equity - Multi-Cultural & Behavioral Health Center

12:18 p.m. - Watch 15:20 - A conversation with Fernanda Mazcot from Nuestras Raices.

July 24

Council Connection

9:41 a.m. - Watch 8:00 - Council Connection - The Arc of Spokane. Hosted by Council President Betsy Wilkerson.

July 6

Spotlight on Equity - the American Indian Community Center

10:14 a.m. - Watch 29:19 - A conversation on the history and the future of the American Indian Cultural Center

May 27

Council Connection - May 21, 2026

12:10 p.m. - Watch 18:18 - Council Connection - INW Dyslexia Alliance. Hosted by Council Member Zappone and Council Member Klitzke.


Latest News Releases and Statements

Today

Flags at Half-Staff in Remembrance of 9/11 Victims
8:58 a.m. - City of Spokane facilities observe Patriot Day

Yesterday

City of Spokane Launches 'Emergency Streets' Pilot Program
11:12 a.m. - Rapid traffic-calming response to follow fatal crashes

City Seeks Feedback on Future Land Use Map
11:11 a.m. - Public comment period is open for the community to weigh in.

Spokane City Council Approves Emergency Tenant Protections
10:15 a.m. - During Monday’s City Council Legislative Session, Council passed an emergency tenant protection ordinance 5-2.

Sept. 9

SFD's 8th Annual Kids Jr Firefighter Academy
2:20 p.m. - A free, family-friendly event designed to help kids learn important safety skills while having fun with Spokane Firefighters.

Sept. 4

Spokane Police Officers Arrest "Grave Robber"
12:55 p.m. - Officers responded to Holy Cross Cemetery; the Service Director called to report that the mausoleum had been entered and broken into.

“Keep Kids Moving” – A Fund to Help Replace Recreation and Sports Gear
12:43 p.m. - “Keep Kids Moving” – A Fund to Help Replace Recreation and Sports Gear for Youth who Lost their Homes in the Spokane Complex Fire

Sept. 1

City Closures Planned for Labor Day
8:52 a.m. - Garbage pickup will be a day late all week

Aug. 31

Lions Learning Center planned for Riverfront Park
4:28 p.m. - The Spokane Central Lions Club is in the final fundraising stretch to build a Lions Learning Center in Riverfront Park.

Council Community Days Celebrating Sandy Williams
2:25 p.m. - Spokane City Council, in partnership with the Office of Neighborhood Services, will host “Community Days” to honor the late Sandy Williams.



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