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 24, 2024

March 28

Arterial Construction Projects Start Monday

12:54 p.m. - The community is urged to plan for detours and alternate routes.

March 27

SPD Arrests Multiple Suspects in Brazen Downtown Daylight Robbery

4:47 p.m. - Multiple suspects got arrested from downtown daylight robbery.

Indian Canyon Golf Course Opens Friday

2:33 p.m. - Indian Canyon will open for the season on Friday, March 29, 2024.

SPD Arrests Male for 1st Degree Kidnapping

1:44 p.m. - DV after victim held against her will on separate occasions over 2 days, suspect released on own recognizance by court 12 hours after being booked

March 26

Palisades North Trailhead Improvements Public Workshop #2

4:13 p.m. - City of Spokane Parks & Recreation invites the community to attend a public workshop to review plans for the Palisades North Trailhead improvements

Council Member Paul Dillon Champions Fentanyl Resolution

9:12 a.m. - On Monday, Council Member Dillon championed a resolution to address the fentanyl crisis in Spokane.

Council Member Bingle Proposes Mandatory Treatment for Overdoses

9:11 a.m. - During Monday’s Briefing Session, Council Member Jonathan Bingle brought forth an amendment to add language to Resolution 2024-0031.

March 25

Spokane Secures Funding Agreements for Encampment Cleanup

9:43 a.m. - City of Spokane, state agencies reach agreement for flexible deployment of millions in funding for public safety and homeless outreach efforts.

Spokane Secures Funding Agreement for Encampment Cleanup

9:32 a.m. - City of Spokane, state agencies reach agreement for flexible deployment of millions in funding for public safety and homeless outreach efforts

Male Arrested for 4 Counts of Assault in the First Degree

9:30 a.m. - Shortly before 6am on Saturday March 23, 2024, Spokane police responded to a shooting in the 900 block of E Indiana Ave.

Mayor Brown Proposes Strategic Investment Plans With ARPA, New Opioid

9:20 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown is proposing two strategic investment plans using American Rescue Plan Act and opioid abatement funds.