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. To view the city holiday operations schedule for the Indigenous Peoples' holiday, please refer to our news release.

News Releases for Week of Sunday, March 10, 2024

March 15

South Suspension Pedestrian Bridge in Riverfront Park Re-Opens Today A

3:18 p.m. - The newly renovated South Suspension Pedestrian Bridge in Riverfront Park re-opened to the public this morning.

SPD Seeks Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Armed Robbery

12:24 p.m. - The suspect is described as a white male in his 40’s, about 6ft with a medium build and last seen wearing a tan jacket, ball cap, hoodie & blue jeans.

City Opens Application Process for West Quadrant TIF Advisory Committe

11:44 a.m. - City seeks residents to advise on the use of public tax increment funds in the West Quadrant Tax Increment Financing District.

March 14

SPD Arrests Suspect for a Stabbing and Unlawful Imprisonment

5 p.m. - SPD arrests suspect for a stabbing and unlawful imprisonment in a domestic violence incident, suspect released by court after first appearance.

Downriver Golf Course Opens Saturday, March 16

2:10 p.m. - Downriver Golf Course is planning to open Saturday, March 16 for the season.

March 13

Anderson Recommended As City’s Next CHHS Director

10:13 a.m. - Anderson Recommended As City’s Next Community, Housing And Human Services Director.

Investigators Release Cause of Fatal House Fire

9:18 a.m. - Investigators from the Special Investigations Unit have concluded that the fatal fire on West Elmhurst Ave was deliberately started.

SPD Investigating Serious Collision on Highway 2

7:13 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is currently investigating a serious traffic collision which occurred on Highway 2 near Spotted Road.

March 12

SPD Arrests Male for Commercial Burglary, Felony Drug Warrant

3:51 p.m. - On 3-5-24 at 4:48am, SPD responded to a burglary in the 800 block of West Riverside Avenue.

SPD honors fallen WSP Trooper

1:27 p.m. - The City Of Spokane and Spokane Police Department honor fallen Washington State Trooper

Illegal Camping Cause of Garage Fire, Displaces Two Families

10:09 a.m. - On Monday, March 11, 2024, at 8:55 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department received a call about a house fire on the 00 block of East Rockwell Avenue.

Flags Lowered for Fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd

9:22 a.m. - Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown has ordered flags at all City facilities be lowered to half-staff.

March 11

Qualchan and Esmeralda Golf Courses Open this Week

4:39 p.m. - Qualchan opens March 13, Esmeralda opens March 15

Quick Response Limits Fire Damage to Home

2:40 p.m. - Engine 15 promptly arrived at the scene within three minutes and confirmed a fire in the basement of a split-level home.

DUI Collision and Suspect Assaults Hospital Staff

8:51 a.m. - After an injury collision SPD Officers arrest a woman for DUI/vehicular assault, no interlock device when required and driving while license suspended