Garbage, curbside recycling, and yard waste pickup will be a day late starting Thursday, with Friday's pickup occurring on Saturday due to the Thanksgiving 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.

Public Safety News Releases for Thursday, December 15, 2016

10 a.m.

Holiday safety tips from the Spokane Police Department

10 a.m. - To help minimize the risk of becoming a crime victim during holiday shopping outings, SPD offers a few holiday safety tips.

8 a.m.

Spokane Fire Department wants residents to keep warm safely

8:38 a.m. - With colder temperatures, SFD wants to help residents greatly reduce their chances of becoming a fire casualty by outlining the following safety tips.