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, April 14, 2024

April 19

Convicted Felon Arrested for Multiple Burglaries Out on Bond Again

4:16 p.m. - Convicted felon out on bond for burglary since January is arrested for 2 more burglaries earlier this week, out on bond again today

Officer Involved Shooting in North Spokane

8:15 a.m. - Information is preliminary; more information will be released at a later time by the Spokane Independent Investigation Response (SIIR) team.

April 17

Man Shoots Dog to Stop Attack

4:15 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department responds to a reported shooting where, a dog was shot as it was attacking another dog and seventeen-year-old girl.

Council Members on STA Board to Consider Promotional Fare for Expo

3:27 p.m. - Council Members who serve on the Spokane Transit Authority Board will consider a historic rate fare reduction for Expo '74 50th Celebration.

April 16

Spokane Police arrest a woman for murder after running a man over

4:58 p.m. - On 04/09/24, SPD officers investigated witness reports of a reckless driver intentionally hitting a man.

City Joins Lawsuit Against Manufacturers of PFAS/PFOA Contaminants

2:42 p.m. - The City is taking action to protect the community’s drinking water by joining a lawsuit against manufacturers responsible for PFAS/PFOA contamination

Finch Arboretum Hosts Free Arbor Day Festivities Saturday

11:17 a.m. - Spokane’s Arbor Day celebration will be held at Finch Arboretum on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. rain or shine.

April 15

House Fire Leaves Six Gonzaga Students Displaced

4:02 p.m. - Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire.

SPD seeking assistance in locating 11 year old

11:10 a.m. - SPD seeking assistance in locating young boy.

SPD seeking assistance in contacting a witness

10:45 a.m. - Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives would like to speak with a witness in a criminal incident.

Council Seeks Volunteers for Potential Pro and Con Committees

10 a.m. - This month, the Spokane City Council will likely appoint members of the community to pro and con committees for two ballot measures.