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.

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July 18

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

April 3

April News You Can Use

3:04 p.m. - Watch 2:42 - The Office of Neighborhood Services shares news you can use!

March News You Can Use

4:17 p.m. - Watch 1:45 - The Office of Neighborhood Services shares news you can use!


Latest News Releases and Statements

Today

Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested for Multiple Felonies
12:13 p.m. - Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested for Multiple Felonies

Aug. 29

Rockwood Blvd. Construction Near Hospital
2:10 p.m. - Construction work will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2, just south of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital.

Fleeing Felon Taken Into Custody; Firearm Recovered
2:08 p.m. - Fleeing felon in custody after officers observed him armed with a handgun near Downtown; gun recovered after it was thrown from suspect’s vehicle.

Aug. 28

Back to School Traffic Safety
4:35 p.m. - As children head back to school, the Spokane Police Department is asking everyone to reduce their speeds and be sure to pay attention while driving.

Aug. 27

Flags at Half-Staff Honoring the Minneapolis Shooting Victims
3:11 p.m. - Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset, Aug. 31

Aug. 26

Boone Avenue Grind and Overlay Project
5:18 p.m. - Drivers should expect lane closures and slower speeds

City Closures Planned for Labor Day
9:54 a.m. - Garbage pickup will be a day late all week

Spokane City Council Votes to Extend Protections Against ICE Agents
9:52 a.m. - Spokane City Council voted to approve the “Safe and Welcome in Spokane” ordinance.

City Council Votes to Support Public Dollars for Public Benefit
9:51 a.m. - Spokane City Council voted to support ordinance 36723 titled “Public Dollars for Public Benefit.”

Aug. 25

Spokane Fire Chief announces retirement, successor named
2:29 p.m. - Chief Julie O’Berg to retire after 36 years in fire service, Tom Williams to step into Chief role.



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