Garbage and recycling pickup will be on its normal schedule on Monday’s Presidents’ Day holiday, and a normal schedule will continue throughout the week. Reminder! Carts need to be at the curb by 6 am on your regular collection day. See more information regarding the City holiday operating schedule.

News Releases for February 2025

Today

Mayor Brown Signs Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration

11:02 a.m. - Move would slash research funding, threaten local economy

Yesterday

Together Spokane: Parks, Schools, and Neighborhoods Proposal Announced

1:55 p.m. - Today, leaders shared a historic partnership proposal recommending updates to Spokane's schools, parks and neighborhoods.

Feb. 19

Spokane Police Seeking Public Assistance Locating Missing Adult

1:19 p.m. - SPD is asking for assistance from community members in locating a missing 77-year-old male.

Feb. 16

City Crews Modify Operations for Snow Event

5:02 p.m. - Maintenance continues on arterials; crews to begin work in residential areas.

Feb. 14

Spokane Police investigating early morning shooting in NE Spokane

12:04 p.m. - Spokane Police investigating early morning shooting in North-East Spokane

Feb. 12

Interim Zoning Ordinance Would Eliminate Building Height Limits

10:04 a.m. - Proposal aims to spur housing construction, economic development

Feb. 11

Council Votes to Affirm State Law: Keep Washington Working Act

1:48 p.m. - Spokane City Council Members voted 5-2 on Resolution 2020-0010, supporting Spokane's Immigrant and Refugee communities.

Council Passes Ordinance Supporting Language Access

1:44 p.m. - Advancing the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual applicants

Feb. 10

Spokane Police Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Robbery Suspect

4:38 p.m. - Spokane Police is seeking help from community members to locate a robbery suspect.

Presidents' Day Is a Parking Meter Holiday

2:06 p.m. - Garbage and recycling pickup on normal schedule

Spokane Police Officer Involved in Shooting Sunday Afternoon

8:59 a.m. - Spokane Police Officer involved in shooting Sunday afternoon during arrest of subject wanted on felony warrants.

Feb. 6

Two Fire Apparatus Involved in Accidents, No Injuries Reported

3:59 p.m. - At 9:14 this morning, while responding to a fire alarm, Truck 13 was involved in an accident while descending a hill.

City Activates Full-City Plow

9:56 a.m. - Plowing continues on arterials; crews to begin work in residential areas.

Feb. 5

Mayor Signs Executive Order to Reduce Barriers for Community Events

1:04 p.m. - Mayor Lisa Brown signed an executive order to strengthen community and cultural events in Spokane by reducing costs for both organizers and the City.

3rd suspect from 2022 homicide pleads guilty to 1st Degree Murder

12:54 p.m. - 3rd suspect from 2022 homicide pleads guilty to 1st Degree Murder, sentencing set for February 14th

Feb. 4

Two House Fires Displace Multiple Occupants

4:35 p.m. - Firefighters responded to the 2500 block of North Belt Street after reports of flames coming from the front of a home.