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, November 3, 2024

Nov. 8

SPD Seeking Fugitive/Person of Interest in Death Investigation

5:52 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking assistance from community members in locating a person of interest in a death investigation.

Renovated Underhill Park Sport Courts Reopen November 8

2:37 p.m. - Renovation mostly complete, with pickleball court surfacing next spring

Nov. 7

SPD reminding the public not to leave your vehicle running

1:28 p.m. - Spokane Police reminding the public not to leave your vehicle running

Flags Lowered for Lt. Cmdr. Evans and Lt. Wileman

8:55 a.m. - Flags lowered to half-staff

Nov. 6

Mayor Brown, Spokane Arts Announce Plan for Office of Arts and Culture

12:33 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown announced plans to form a new Office of Arts and Culture at the City of Spokane.

Nov. 5

Statewide software issue causing delays for CPL background checks

4:30 p.m. - Statewide software issue causing delays for CPL background checks

SPD Seeking Assistance in Locating Homicide Suspect

11:07 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking the assistance of community members in locating a suspect in a homicide.

City presented with Governor's Award for Cochran Basin Project

10:50 a.m. - The Washington State Department of Commerce presented the City of Spokane with the Governor’s Award for SMART Projects.

City Details Veterans Day Schedule

9 a.m. - City details holiday operating schedule

Spokane City Council Passes Mary's Place Preservation Ordinance

8:58 a.m. - During Monday’s Legislative Session, Council voted unanimously on Ordinance C36575.

Nov. 4

City Presented with Governor's Award for SMART Projects

11:50 a.m. - City of Spokane presented with the Governor’s Award for SMART Projects for the Cochran Basin Stormwater Improvement Projects.

Suspect Arrested in East Sprague Burglary

10:50 a.m. - East Sprague Burglar Caught in the Act, Officers Recover Stolen Property