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 September 2024

Sept. 30

SPD Asking for Help to Locate Missing Vulnerable Adult

2:05 p.m. - Spokane Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing vulnerable adult.

Cathcart Issues Letter on Proposed Handford Site Waste Transportation

8:36 a.m. - Councilman Michael Cathcart issued a letter to federal and state officials calling for transparency and public hearings.

Sept. 27

City of Spokane Issues Preliminary Layoff Notices

4:58 p.m. - On Friday, the City of Spokane issued preliminary layoff notices to 29 employees across various departments.

Whistalks Way Traffic Impacts Begin Sept. 30th

4:11 p.m. - Drivers in northwest Spokane will experience traffic impacts on Whistalks Way starting Monday, Sept. 30.

Suspect arrested 3 times in 3 days for vehicle theft, vehicle prowling

3:59 p.m. - Suspect arrested 3 times in 3 days for vehicle theft, vehicle prowling

Sept. 25

Section of Cheney-Spokane Rd. to Open Thursday

2:43 p.m. - Friday will be the last day with flaggers at Meadow Lane Rd. and US 195.

Suspect arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from police

12:34 p.m. - Suspect arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from police, officer injured during incident

SPD investigating fatal motorcycle collision

10:38 a.m. - SPD investigating fatal motorcycle collision

Sept. 24

Council Members To Host Second In Series Of Homelessness Roundtables

4:03 p.m. - Council Members will join with local businesses and community organizations to examine several ordinances related to homelessness.

Firefighter's Quick Response Saves Two Homes in Northwest Spokane

11:18 a.m. - Engine 16 was dispatched to the 4600 block of North Royal Court for a reported vehicle fire in a carport adjacent to a home.

Sept. 19

Garland District House Fire Displaces One

3:14 p.m. - At 11:29 p.m. on Tuesday, 09/17/2024, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire in the 1100 block of West Garland Avenue.

Indian Canyon Golf Course to Undergo Bunker Renovation

11:10 a.m. - Players at Indian Canyon Golf Course will soon enjoy renovated bunkers, including re-shaping, new drainage and liners, and new sand

Sept. 18

Mayor Opposes State, Federal Agencies' Plans to Ship Liquid Radioactiv

3:05 p.m. - Mayor expresses concern for lack of updated environmental impact statement, consultation with local emergency office and first responders

Sept. 16

Local Firefighters to Train in Donated Building This Week

2:10 p.m. - Spokane County Fire District 9 and Spokane Fire Department firefighters will conduct training drills in the former Frontier Behavioral Health building

Sept. 13

Flags Lowered for Former Representative Dennis Flannigan

8:56 a.m. - Flags lowered to half-staff

Sept. 12

Mayor Brown, Council President Wilkerson propose sunset provision for

10:17 a.m. - Mayor and Council President announce their intentions to establish a Community Safety Fund and a 10-year sunset provision for the proposed measure.

Sept. 11

Flags Fly Half-Staff for Patriot Day

9:10 a.m. - City facilities observe Patriot Day

Sept. 10

Mayor Brown Proposes New Special US Assistant Attorney Role to Target

10:18 a.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown proposes creating a new Special US Assistant Attorney position to focus on narcotics prosecution.

Sept. 9

High Traffic Impacts This Week

5:03 p.m. - Drivers are urged to plan for reduced lanes, detours, and alternate routes.

Sept. 6

Stabbing Suspect in Custody

4:43 p.m. - Female suspect in custody after North Spokane stabbing injures two, swift response by officers prevents injuries to 3rd victim

Cooling resources available during predicted extreme heat

1:28 p.m. - As high temperatures move into the region, all City of Spokane residents are reminded that cooling resources are available to them.

Sept. 4

Brown Administration Announces Two New Cost-Saving Measures

11 a.m. - Mayor Brown proposes new retirement incentive and freeze of Cabinet's cost-of-living adjustments

Sept. 2

City reminds drivers to slow down in school zones

Noon - As Spokane Public Schools students head back to class on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the City reminds motorists to slow down in school zones.

Sept. 1

SPD seeks help locating an elderly missing vulnerable female

5:16 p.m. - SPD is asking for your help locating Trevis Ormsbee (68). She has medical conditions that put her at risk. If you see her, please call Crime Check.