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, November 11, 2018

Nov. 17

SPD is asking for public’s help locating missing adult.

11:48 p.m. - 61-year-old Dennis Hofferbert was last seen in the 1400 block of E Rockwell Ave on 11-17-18 at approximately 1400 hours.

Fire causes major structural damage to parking garage

2:18 p.m. - Fire investigators with fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire that damaged an under-construction parking garage.

Nov. 16

Warming Center Negotiations Near Agreement

4:37 p.m. - Local organizations are finalizing necessary components to open.

Nov. 15

Everybody Counts Donation Drive Begins Monday, November 19

3:33 p.m. - Items will be distributed during the annual Point-In-Time count

Aquatic Centers, Equipment Maintenance Shop Receive 5-star Enviro Cert

3:12 p.m. - Certification recognizes businesses that put practices and policies in place to properly manage hazardous wastes and conserve resources.

Armed Convicted Felon Arrested

2:19 p.m. - Convicted felon armed with a handgun arrested in Spokane.

City Closures Planned for Thanksgiving

9:29 a.m. - Garbage pickup will be a day late after the holiday

Nov. 13

Serious Injury Crash Closes Upriver Drive

9:27 p.m. - A serious crash closed Upriver this evening from Crestline to Greene for several hours while Major Crimes Collision Investigators processed the scene.

Victim of Burglary Helps SPD Make Arrests and Recover Stolen Property

2:18 p.m. - Victim of a burglary and SPD Patrol Officers work together to recover the victim’s stolen property along with a gun stolen in a prior vehicle prowling

City to Suspend Curbside Collection of Green Yard & Food Waste Carts

9:55 a.m. - Get your leaves, pumpkins, pine needles, and other yard debris cleaned up

Skate Ribbon Opens for Ice Skating Saturday, November 17, 2018

9:47 a.m. - Ice skate downtown among the lights at Spokane’s unique outdoor urban skating experience.

Reports of Shots Heard Downtown Lead to DUI & Drive-by Shooting Arrest

2:41 a.m. - SPD responded to the area of Sprague/Browne on reports of shots fired. A witness got a description of the suspect's SUV, aiding in his capture.

Nov. 12

Spokane County Reveals Winners of Its Spokane Recycles Poster Contest

12:30 p.m. - Artwork of 17 children to be featured in 2019 “Spokane Recycles” calendar

Nov. 11

Fire causes significant damage to home

1:47 p.m. - Last night at approximately 7:15 p.m., SFD responded to a reported structure fire on the corner of N. Cincinnati St. and E. Carlisle Ave.