Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services will be a day late on Friday, July 4th, to observe the holiday. Friday's pickup will occur on Saturday, July 5th. Please have your carts out at the point of collection by 6 AM. See more information regarding other City closures.

News Releases for Tuesday, July 1, 2025

10 a.m.

Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restrictions

10:35 a.m. - Local Fire Marshals have all enacted the Fire Danger Burn Restriction effective at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025.

City of Spokane Announces 2026 Inclement Weather Plan

10:16 a.m. - Community, Housing and Human Services Department now accepting proposals for inclement weather sheltering

9 a.m.

Spokane City Council Adopts Engagement and Enforcement Ordinances

9:56 a.m. - Spokane City Council approved two ordinances to address homelessness in Spokane.

Spokane City Council Approves Safe and Welcome in Spokane Ordinance

9:49 a.m. - Protections against warrantless searches from immigration enforcement in designated non-public areas