Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services are on their normal schedule this week. Reminder! Carts need to be at the curb by 6 am on your regular collection day. To view the city holiday operations schedule for the Veterans’ Day holiday, please refer to our release.

News Releases for March 2023

March 31

City reminds motorists to slow down for pedestrians

1:25 p.m. - With warmer days ahead, drivers encouraged to be extra

Spokane Police Seek Public’s Help Locating 12 Year Old

8:32 a.m. - SPD seeks public's help locating missing 12-year-old.

March 30

Suspect in Custody for Downtown Stabbing That Resulted In a Homicide

4:46 p.m. - Suspect in custody for downtown stabbing that resulted in a homicide last year

March 29

Cold Case - Body Identified - Suspect Info Sought

4:44 p.m. - Genetic Genealogy assists SPD and the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office in identifying a body found nearly 40 years ago

Call for Artists: King Cole Commemorative Project

3:52 p.m. - The Friends of Riverfront Park are calling artists to submit proposals for an art piece to commemorate King Cole, with a deadline of April 14, 2023

City Announces $80 Million in Construction Projects for 2023

3:29 p.m. - Nearly 40 street, bridge, and utility infrastructure projects are scheduled.

The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course Opened Today

10:34 a.m. - The Creek at Qualchan golf course opened today, making it the third of four City golf courses welcoming golfers for spring

SPD Responds to Deadly Shooting

8:01 a.m. - SPD responds to a deadly shooting in northwest Spokane

March 28

Flags at Half-Staff Honoring the Nashville, Tennessee Shooting Victims

11:54 a.m. - Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset, March 31

March 27

Cultural Event Incentive Grant Available Now

4:05 p.m. - Funding available for non-profits to host a cultural event in

Council President and Council Member Kinnear Propose Amendments to GFC

2:22 p.m. - Council President Beggs and Council Member Kinnear are proposing adjustments to the General Facilities Charges (GFCs).

SPD Seeks Help in Hit and Run Incident

8:35 a.m. - SPD is seeking assistance in locating suspect from a hit and run

March 24

Judge Declares Camp A Nuisance Property

12:41 p.m. - Superior Court judge ordered state to work with City on closure plan

Firefighters Rescue Victim From Burning Home

9:17 a.m. - On Thursday, March 23, the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire with a person trapped inside.

March 23

House Fire with Serious Injuries

1:43 p.m. - SPD, SFD respond to suspicious fire, one person injured

Missing Vulnerable Juvenile

8:13 a.m. - Aurora has been located and is safe

Man Convicted of Vehicular Homicide

8:11 a.m. - Tow truck driver convicted of vehicular homicide that killed a woman riding her bike in June of 2020

March 22

SPD Seeking Information in Armed Robbery Investigation

5:01 p.m. - SPD seeking information in armed robbery investigation

Downriver Golf Course opens March 24, Followed by Esmeralda March 27

1:15 p.m. - Downriver Golf Course is planning to open Friday, March 24, 2023 followed shortly by Esmeralda golf course on Monday, March 27, 2023

Man Arrested for 20 Domestic Violence No-Contact Order Violations

8:29 a.m. - Spokane Man With 14 Prior Domestic Violence Convictions Arrested for 20 Additional Domestic Violence No-Contact Order Violations

Quick Extinguishment at North Atlantic House Fire

8:27 a.m. - At approximately 2:58 PM on Monday, March 21, 2023, SFD received a report of smoke emanating from a house in the 2900 block of North Atlantic Street.

March 21

City Files for Chronic Nuisance Relief

11:35 a.m. - Action seeks warrant of abatement for encampment on WSDOT property

Proposal Would Make Public Drug Use Illegal

9:33 a.m. - Safe Open Spaces ordinance establishes gross misdemeanor consequence

SPD Seeking Assistance Locating Endangered Missing Adult

9:25 a.m. - SPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an endangered missing adult

March 20

Spokane Fire Awarded $1.5 million Grant from Department of Agriculture

4:35 p.m. - SFD has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Agriculture, Community Wildfire Defense Program.

Downtown Kitchen Fire Quickly Extinguished

1:55 p.m. - On March 10, 2023, SFD was dispatched to an alarm activation at an apartment building in the 200 block of West Riverside Ave.

Fire at WSDOT Camp

11:28 a.m. - SPD responds to a major explosion and fire at WSDOT Camp

March 16

SPD Looking for Missing Male

4:52 p.m. - SPD is seeking assistance in locating a missing person

March 14

Council Votes to Increase Overdue Fees for Developers

8:17 a.m. - City Council voted 5-2 in favor of the General Facilities Charges (GFC) Ordinance C36369, which updates GFCs for the first time in over 20 years.

March 13

Suspicious Death Discovered at High Bridge Park

11:08 a.m. - Suspicious death discovered at High Bridge Park

SPD Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Juvenile

9:52 a.m. - Jacob has been reunited with his parents

March 10

Mayor, Councilmembers Propose Fee Alternatives

1:43 p.m. - Approach begins collecting interim fee and establishes community engagement

The Friends of Manito Creates Endowment Fund for Manito Park

10:49 a.m. - The Friends of Manito is proud to announce the establishment of an endowment fund to support the ongoing preservation and care of Manito Park.

March 9

City Council to consider $7M affordable housing recommendation.

2:17 p.m. - Spokane City Council to consider $7M affordable housing recommendation.

Cochran Basin Project Will Close TJ Meenach Dr.

8:21 a.m. - Detour route in effect starting Monday, March 13.

March 8

SPD arrests juvenile suspect in robbery with shot fired

12:03 p.m. - On 03-07-23, just after 7PM, SPD responded to a commercial robbery at a business in the 3000 block of N Monroe St.

E Cleveland homicide investigation

11:12 a.m. - One person deceased after shooting, vehicle crash

Patrol discovers two people deceased while conducting a welfare check

9:31 a.m. - On March 7,2023, around 12:30 PM, officers were dispatched to a residence near the 2400 block of N. Madelia St. for a welfare check.

March 7

Male arrested for felony harassment after early morning SWAT stand-off

2:36 p.m. - On March 6, 2023 around 3:30 pm, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of E. 29th Ave for a threat report.

City Council Adopts Cannon Streetcar Suburb Local Historic District

10:54 a.m. - City Council voted unanimously to adopt the efforts of the Cliff-Cannon neighbors to create a Cannon Streetcar Suburb Local Historic District.

March 6

Current collision investigation on E Mission Ave

5:15 p.m. - SPD is currently investigating a fatal vehicle collision in the 2600 block of E Mission Ave, near Chief Gary Park.

South Hill Residential Fire

8:19 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department units responded to a reported structure fire at 1020 E 39th Ave.

March 3

City Crews Complete Full-City Plow

11:10 a.m. - Plows have covered over 12,000 lane miles this winter season.

March 2

Suspect Arrested For Armed Robbery

3:53 p.m. - Suspect arrested for armed robbery in north Spokane apartment

March 1

SPD Sexual Assault Testing Results In Murder Arrest

3:10 p.m. - SPD’s review of sexual assault kit results in arrest in California cold case murder

Disposal Passes Offered to City Residents

2:59 p.m. - The City of Spokane is offering its residents disposal passes as part of the Neighborhood Clean-up Program.