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. See more information regarding other City closures.

News Releases for June 2025

Yesterday

Spokane City Council Votes to Prohibit Virtual Currency Kiosks

8:25 a.m. - Spokane City Council voted unanimously on ordinance C36704 that eliminates virtual currency kiosks within the City of Spokane.

Spokane City Council Declares June 22 as Kids Day in Spokane

8:20 a.m. - On June 22, to celebrate Kids’ Day, Riverfront Park will offer free admission to the Numerica Skyride, Numerica Skate Ribbon, and Looff Carrousel.

June 16

Spokane Police Department Statement on June 14 “No Kings”

9:58 a.m. - Spokane Police Department Statement on June 14 “No Kings” Demonstration Following Pride Parade

City Closures Planned for Juneteenth

8:49 a.m. - Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services on a normal schedule

June 13

A message from Chief Kevin Hall

4:13 p.m. - A message from Chief Kevin Hall

Mayor Brown, Police Chief Hall Ask for Independent Review by the OPO

2:42 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown and Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall ask for independent review by the Office of the Police Ombuds (OPO).

SPD Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing Teens

1:18 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating two missing teens.

June 12

2025 Pools

11:19 a.m. - 2025 pool information

June 11

Mayor Brown Statement on Protest Outside of ICE Office

4:37 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown released a statement regarding the protest outside of ICE Office.

DUI Driver Seriously Injures Two People in Two Separate Collisions

1:21 p.m. - Sunday night, an impaired driver seriously injured two different people in two different crashes in less than five minutes.

June 9

City Provides Annual Report on Drinking Water Quality

2:30 p.m. - State and federal standards met, PFAS detected with updated EPA standards.

June 6

Millions In State Funding Secured to Advance Key Spokane Priorities

9:04 a.m. - Funding to go toward public safety, housing, and behavioral health

June 5

DV Suspect in Custody After being Located in Wooded Area

4:43 p.m. - Suspect was arrested and booked into the Spokane County Jail for 3rd Degree Assault- DV and two counts of 1st Degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Newport Hwy/US 2 Utility Repair June 5 & 6

3:24 p.m. - Water main repair will impact Friday morning commute in north Spokane.

Smoking Fire Displaces Two Residents on West Gardner Avenue

1:08 p.m. - The fire was controlled within 20 minutes, though the home sustained significant damage.

June 4

SPD seeking suspect/s in violent overnight assault

11:13 a.m. - Overnight assault sends one male to local hospital with life threatening injuries; SPD seeking suspect/s

Criminal Activity Leads to Emphasis Patrols in Northwest Spokane

11:05 a.m. - Criminal Activity Leads to Emphasis Patrols in Northwest Spokane

June 3

Mayor Brown Proposes Boost to Opioid Treatment, Navigation Services

6:28 p.m. - Mayor Brown Announces New Proposal to Increase Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Navigation Services

June 2

Suspects in Custody, Two Firearms Recovered, After Drive-by Shooting

10:15 a.m. - Suspects in Custody, Two Firearms Recovered, After Early Morning Drive-by Shooting