Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services will be a day late all week, with Friday’s pickup occurring on Saturday due to the Labor Day holiday. Please have your carts out at the point of collection by 6 AM on your collection day. See more information regarding other City closures.

Latest News Releases

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.