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 May 2025

May 30

Flags Lowered for Representative Frank Chopp

3:41 p.m. - Flags will be lowered on the day of interment

High Drive Fire Investigation Continues

2:06 p.m. - High Drive fires had been intentionally set and investigation continues.

Council Seeks Volunteers for Parks Levy Pro and Con Committees

1:25 p.m. - Any community member interested in serving on pro or con committees for either ballot measure should reach out by 5 p.m. on June 13, 2025.

May 29

Early morning shooting in Shadle area results in an arrest

12:30 p.m. - Early morning shooting in Shadle area results in an arrest, investigation ongoing

May 27

SPD Traffic Unit Conducts Click It or Ticket Special Emphasis Patrol

2:22 p.m. - SPD Traffic Unit Conducts Click It or Ticket Special Emphasis Patrol

May 23

Flags To Be Lowered for Memorial Day

12:35 p.m. - Flags to fly at half-staff for Memorial Day

Council Seeks Applications to Fill Expected Vacancy

12:33 p.m. - Process and timeline to fill expected vacancy in District 2, Position 2

Apartment Fire Prompts Evacuation Assistance, No Injuries Reported

12:30 p.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to the Sky View Apartments at 1304 West 5th Avenue following reports of black smoke from a window.

May 22

Mayor Brown Opposes Liquid Waste Transport Through Spokane

1:02 p.m. - Mayor Brown again voiced her opposition to the DOE plan to transport hazardous waste through the City, citing public safety and environmental concerns

May 21

Palisades North Commemoration May 22

1:56 p.m. - Join us to cut the ribbon on a new loop trail and recognize many years of land conservation to expand Palisades Park

May 20

Spokane, Spokane Valley Sign Interlocal Agreement with Spokane County

3:48 p.m. - Local jurisdictions agree to jointly plan and coordinate homeless services and projects within the region

Official Resignation from Council Member Navarrete

8:37 a.m. - Read Council Member Lili Navarrete's statement.

Spokane City Council Approves Ordinance to Create Play Streets Program

8:36 a.m. - City Council voted to approve and adopt the “Play Streets & Neighborhood Block Party Program” ordinance.

City Closures Planned For Memorial Day

8:20 a.m. - Riverfront Park attractions and City golf courses are open

May 19

Fire Displaces Eight in Spokane Fourplex

4:19 p.m. - The fire was caused by a cigarette improperly discarded into a plastic container on the patio.

May 16

Final Construction Phase of Downtown Corridor Begins May 19th

5:50 p.m. - Two projects will impact traffic in downtown Spokane and the East Central neighborhood beginning Monday, May 19th.

Mayor Brown Issues Statement on Rescission of Tech Hub Funding

4:21 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown released a statement on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to rescind funding for the Spokane Aerospace Tech Hub.

Out of Control Vehicle Crashes Into Downtown Building Causing Damage

1:27 p.m. - Out of Control Vehicle Crashes Into Downtown Building Causing Extensive Damage

Gonzaga and City Urge Reinstatement the Community Change Grant

10 a.m. - Gonzaga University and the City of Spokane are calling on the EPA to rescind the agency’s May 2 notice to terminate a $19.9 million federal grant.

May 15

City of Spokane Applauds Full Passage of House Bill 1258

2:36 p.m. - Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1258 into law on Thursday as the City prepares to potentially develop its own emergency communications system.

Flags Lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day

8:28 a.m. - Mayor directs flags to fly half-staff

May 14

Altercation on Spokane's South Hill Currently Being investigated

9:19 a.m. - Altercation on Spokane's South Hill Currently Being investigated by the Major Crimes Unit

May 13

Final Day to Request Disposal Passes Is May 16

2:48 p.m. - The final day to request a disposal pass through the City of Spokane will be on Friday, May 16.

City Council Authorizes Relocation of Historic Monaghan Monument

10:52 a.m. - Spokane City Council voted 5-2 on resolution 2025-0031 authorizing the relocation of the John R. Monaghan Monument from the city's public right-of-way

May 9

Traffic Impacts Starting Week of May 12th

12:46 p.m. - Drivers are urged to plan for detours and alternate routes.

Arson suspect in custody, resulting fire causes extensive damage.

7:16 a.m. - North Spokane arson suspect in custody, resulting fire causes extensive damage.

May 8

Early Morning House Fire Leaves One Critically Injured

4:06 p.m. - Early Morning House Fire in South Spokane Leaves One Critically Injured

May 7

Flags Lowered for Justice Owens

8:19 a.m. - Flags will be lowered on the day of interment

May 3

Ammonia Leak at Riverfront Contained After Overnight Response

2:27 p.m. - An ammonia leak at Riverfront Park's ice ribbon is contained and the area fully reopened to the public

May 2

Flags Lowered for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day

8:53 a.m. - Flags will be at half-staff throughout the weekend.

May 1

One Hospitalized After Morning House Fire on North Crestline Street

4:42 p.m. - Firefighters, with assistance from Spokane County Fire District 9, responded to a report of a bedroom fire in the 7400 block of North Crestline Street

Mayor, City Council Announce Comprehensive Homelessness Strategy

11:53 a.m. - The H.O.M.E. Starts Here Initiative seeks to create a unified strategy for Spokane to meaningfully address housing instability and homelessness.