Garbage and recycling for customers who have Thursday and Friday collection days will be a day late due to the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Reminder! Carts need to be at the curb by 6 am on your collection day. See more information regarding other City closures.

News Releases for Week of Sunday, November 23, 2014

Nov. 29

Spokane Police Respond to Early Morning Shooting

Midnight - Police are investigating a shooting that took place early this morning. All parties are accounted for and the male who was shot is receiving treatment

Nov. 27

SFD Offers Holiday Cooking Safety Tips to Prevent Fires

10:23 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is offering tips to prevent cooking fires this holiday season.

Nov. 26

Spokane Police Remind Citizens of Tips to Avoid Vehicle Prowling

2:51 p.m. - With the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, the Spokane Police Department is offering tips to citizens to reduce and prevent vehicle prowling.

'Secret Santas' to plug people's parking meters

2:05 p.m. - City Parking Enforcement crews will be out plugging parking meters to encourage people to support downtown businesses.

Spokane Police Investigate Life-Threatening Auto/Pedestrian Collision

1:21 p.m. - Police are investigating an auto/pedestrian collision that occurred earlier today near the intersection of 2nd Ave. and Browne.

City endorses national urban street and bikeway design guides

12:43 p.m. - The City Council approved the endorsement of the National Association of City Transportation Officials urban street design and bikeway guides

Spokane premiere of 'Drunktown's Finest' at Bing Crosby Theater

9:50 a.m. - Join us for the Spokane Premiere of Drunktown’s Finest on Native American Heritage Day (Friday, Nov. 28) and on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Riverfront Park Holiday Hours of Operation

Midnight - Riverfront Park Holiday Hours of Operation

Nov. 25

Thanksgiving Day Dog Walk

3:28 p.m. - Please join us Thursday for SpokAnimal's annual Thanksgiving morning dog walk, taking place this year on November 27 at 8:30 a.m.

Holiday Lights at Manito Park's Gaiser Conservatory

9:33 a.m. - The Spokane Parks & Recreation Department and The Friends of Manito invite you to join us for Holiday Lights at Manito Park’s Gaiser Conservatory.

Nov. 24

SFD Releases Cause of Fatal Fire on Longfellow

4:28 p.m. - Fire investigators have determined the cause of a residential fire that claimed the life of a 97-year-old Spokane woman

It's the Spokane Winter Glow Spectacular

10:39 a.m. - See and experience more than 25 lighted displays, including the Riverfront Park holiday tree and the Carrousel in our beautiful downtown park.

Help SPD Locate Assault and Domestic Violence Suspect Earl Powell

10:29 a.m. - The Spokane Police Major Crimes Domestic Violence Unit is looking to the public to help locate a wanted suspect