Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services are on their normal schedule this week. Reminder! Carts need to be at the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular collection day. See more information regarding other City closures.

News Releases for Week of Sunday, March 4, 2018

March 10

MCU makes Arrest in Homicide Case with Help of Kennewick PD

7:26 p.m. - The Major Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the Kennewick Police Department, has made two arrests in the homicide case from two nights ago.

March 9

Check your smoke alarms when you change the clocks

3:28 p.m. - With the upcoming time change, the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) says it’s a great time to check your smoke alarms while changing your clocks.

Free Admission to City Pools Approved by Park Board

11:11 a.m. - With a goal of giving everyone a chance to swim, the Park Board approved free open swim for all ages at City aquatic centers beginning this year.

Exxon Robbery

10:12 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a local gas station.

City Inspector Crews to Revive Additional Training

10:04 a.m. - No building, plumbing, or electrical inspections will occur March 15.

March 5th Downtown Protest Arrests

10:01 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department arrested protestors for trespassing at a Downtown office building.

Assault on Centennial Trail

9:59 a.m. - On March 5th, officers responded to an assault in downtown Spokane on the Centennial Trail.

March 8

One person deceased in North Spokane shooting incident

10:55 p.m. - On 03-08-18 a gunshot was heard near the 800 block of E Hoffman. A short time later a male was brought to Holy Family Hospital with a gunshot wound.

Fatal house fire in Perry District

11:38 a.m. - An adult female and her dog are deceased after a house fire in the Perry District neighborhood this morning.

March 7

Statement from Police Chief Craig Meidl on today's verdict

2:33 p.m. - Police Chief Craig Meidl issued the following statement regarding today’s verdict:

March 6

Riverfront Skate Ribbon Update 03.06.18

3:48 p.m. - Sunlight exposure is keeping Riverfront from building ice to the thickness necessary. A cooling component failed last month, but is now functioning.

March 4

Male arrested after threatening others with machete in N. Spokane

6:37 p.m. - On 03-04-18 a little after 5PM, SPD received calls near Division and Rockwell of a male swinging a machete and threatening pedestrians.

Skate Ribbon Update 3/4/18

2:24 p.m. - We are making ice! Necessary mechanical repairs have been made under warranty, and the new vessel passed testing and inspection.