Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services will be a day late on Friday, July 4th, to observe the holiday. Friday's pickup will occur on Saturday, July 5th. Please have your carts out at the point of collection by 6 AM. See more information regarding other City closures.

News Releases for Week of Sunday, July 31, 2022

Aug. 5

Redistricting Board Seeks Community Input on Updating Council District

8:58 a.m. - The City of Spokane Redistricting Board is seeking community input on updating City Council Districts.

Aug. 4

Council Commits to Use Their Authority to Increase Public Safety

11:25 a.m. - Beggs, Kinnear, & Wilkerson recognize that violent crime has risen & are committed to prioritizing local legislative efforts to increase public safety

Flags Lowered For U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski

8:14 a.m. - Flags will be lowered until sunset

Aug. 3

SIIR Investigating Law Enforcement Involved Shootings

10:31 a.m. - The SIIR Team is investigating two separate, but related, law enforcement involved shootings that occurred early this morning.

Aug. 2

Council Votes Unanimously On Language Access Resolution

4:32 p.m. - Creating access for limited English proficient persons to City services and resources

SPD Investigating a Man Who Was Seriously Burned

3:40 p.m. - SPD investigating an incident where a man was on fire and is badly burned

Affordable Housing Proposals Approved By City Council

10:13 a.m. - $10 million in funding for 11 projects to help address the housing crisis for low- to moderate-income individuals in Spokane.

Aug. 1

Council Members to Consider Allocations for SPD Vehicle Purchase

3:51 p.m. - City Council will vote on a Special Budget Ordinance (SBO) to approve funding allocations for police vehicles for the Spokane Police Department.