Garbage and curbside recycling pickup will be a day late starting Wednesday, with Friday’s pickup occurring on Saturday due to the New Year’s Day holiday. Christmas Tree pickup will also start this week. Please have your carts and trees out at the point of collection by 6 AM on your collection day. Green carts will be collected next week from January 6th – 10th on your regularly scheduled pickup day. See more information regarding other City closures.

Latest Police Department News Releases

Dec. 30

Officer Involved Shooting in North Central Spokane

4:42 p.m. - Spokane Police Officers were involved in an officer involved shooting Sunday evening. More information will be released at a later time by SIIR.

Dec. 18

Weather related incident causes fatal collision on Highway 2

2:16 p.m. - Weather related incident causes fatal collision on Highway 2

Dec. 17

Spokane Police Department Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Children

3 p.m. - The Spokane Police Department is seeking help from community members in locating two missing children.

Dec. 16

Adult Male Arrested after Stabbing in Southwest Spokane

8:28 a.m. - Adult Male Arrested after Stabbing in Southwest Spokane

Dec. 12

SPD Asking for Help to Locate Missing Child

9:10 a.m. - Spokane Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing child.

Dec. 11

Vehicle Anti-theft Devices Still Available

12:22 p.m. - Free vehicle anti-theft devices are still available through the Crime Victim Advocate’s Office.

Dec. 9

Suspect Arrested for Possession of Stolen Property

9:55 a.m. - Officers arrested a suspect for felony theft and located a large quantity of stolen items in North Spokane apartment.

Dec. 6

Winter Driving Reminders and a New Law Going into Full Effect January

12:19 p.m. - Winter Driving Reminders and a New Law Going into Full Effect January 1st

Nov. 20

Minor taken into custody after replica gun brought onto school grounds

2:02 p.m. - Minor taken into custody after replica gun brought on to school grounds

Nov. 11

City Hall Is Temporarily Closed; City Council Meeting Canceled

5:12 p.m. - Access to Spokane City Hall has been temporarily halted due to a security concern.



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Emergency Services
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE from Police, Fire or ambulance: call 911

Mental Health Crisis
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE by phone from trained mental health counselors: call 988

Crime Check
Non-emergency police services: call 509.456.2233 to report crimes no longer in process or submit crime tips.
Crime Check Online Reporting also available.

City Services
Non-emergency reporting of potholes, graffiti, or unlawful camping, utility billing, and general information on city services: call 311 or report online

Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

For general police email contact:
SPDWebMail@spokanepolice.org

Media Relations Contact

Julie Humphreys
509.622.5868
jhumphreys@spokanepolice.org