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 August 2025

Aug. 29

Rockwood Blvd. Construction Near Hospital

2:10 p.m. - Construction work will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2, just south of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital.

Fleeing Felon Taken Into Custody; Firearm Recovered

2:08 p.m. - Fleeing felon in custody after officers observed him armed with a handgun near Downtown; gun recovered after it was thrown from suspect’s vehicle.

Aug. 28

Back to School Traffic Safety

4:35 p.m. - As children head back to school, the Spokane Police Department is asking everyone to reduce their speeds and be sure to pay attention while driving.

Aug. 27

Flags at Half-Staff Honoring the Minneapolis Shooting Victims

3:11 p.m. - Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset, Aug. 31

Aug. 26

Boone Avenue Grind and Overlay Project

5:18 p.m. - Drivers should expect lane closures and slower speeds

City Closures Planned for Labor Day

9:54 a.m. - Garbage pickup will be a day late all week

Spokane City Council Votes to Extend Protections Against ICE Agents

9:52 a.m. - Spokane City Council voted to approve the “Safe and Welcome in Spokane” ordinance.

City Council Votes to Support Public Dollars for Public Benefit

9:51 a.m. - Spokane City Council voted to support ordinance 36723 titled “Public Dollars for Public Benefit.”

Aug. 25

Spokane Fire Chief announces retirement, successor named

2:29 p.m. - Chief Julie O’Berg to retire after 36 years in fire service, Tom Williams to step into Chief role.

Man Rescued in House Fire, Rushed to Hospital in Critical Condition

1:48 p.m. - Firefighters rescued the fire victim less than four minutes after arrival.

Aug. 22

Robbery Suspect Taken into Custody Minutes After Committing the Crime

5:32 p.m. - The suspect was detained without issue and the items stolen from the business were recovered.

Downtown Arson Suspect in Custody

5:20 p.m. - SPD arrested the arson suspect of a series of fires in the downtown corridor.

Construction Project Will Impact W. Maxwell Starting Monday

3:40 p.m. - Pedestrian, bicycle, and signal improvement project requires closure.

Aug. 21

SPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Endangered Person

12:14 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating a missing adult.

Fire Destroys Warehouse in East Central Neighborhood

9:53 a.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to 101 North Madelia Street following multiple reports of black smoke coming from a warehouse.

Aug. 19

Sergeant Ken Salas’ Memorial Service, Additional Road Closures

4:22 p.m. - Temporary road closures are set in preparation of the memorial service for Sergeant Ken Salas.

Flags Lowered for Spokane County Sergeant Kenneth Salas

10:41 a.m. - Flags will be lowered until Wednesday

Millions Awarded to Affordable Housing Projects Across Spokane

8:33 a.m. - $7.5 million going to rehabilitate and build new affordable housing units

Aug. 18

Male Arrested for Multiple Domestic Violence Felonies

8:31 a.m. - Male Arrested for Multiple Domestic Violence Felonies after Officers Rescue Victim

Aug. 12

W. Wellesley Ave. Closure and N. Freya St. Now Open

4:17 p.m. - Chip seal project requires one-day closure between Maple St. and Division St.

Search Warrant Uncovers Guns, Drugs, Money and Explosives

2:21 p.m. - The Special Investigations Unit is still following up with this investigation and criminal charges are pending.

Aug. 9

Flags lowered for Spokane County sergeant killed in line of duty

3:56 p.m. - Mayor Brown orders flags lowered at City facilities in remembrance of fallen deputy

Aug. 8

One Killed, Another Injured in Stabbing

8:27 a.m. - Spokane Police responded to a stabbing downtown this evening. Preliminary information indicates 2 people were injured.

Aug. 6

Construction Work on North Foothills Dr.

4:06 p.m. - Grind and overlay street project starts Thursday, Aug. 7th in Northeast Spokane.

SPD investigating single motorcycle collision

2:42 p.m. - Single motorcycle collision closes roads around Assembly and Northwest Boulevard; driver transported to local hospital with life threatening injuries

Mayor Brown Signs Updated 'Complete Streets' Ordinance into Law

1:03 p.m. - This legislation will incorporate more walking and biking aspects into street projects and save money while the City updates its street network.

Aug. 4

Suspicious Fire at People’s Park Under Investigation

2:07 p.m. - This fire is being investigated as suspicious. Witnesses reported seeing a person of interest in the area at the time of the fire.

Aug. 1

City of Spokane Launches 'Know Your Rights' Webpage

11:32 a.m. - New website details constitutional rights and resources for local immigrant and refugee communities