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Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day throughout the week due to the Labor Day holiday. Residents are advised to place their carts out by 6 AM on their collection day. Additional information on city closures can be found on the city’s website.
Spokane police arrested Sergio Orduno-Gallegos, 31, for violating a No Contact Order and two counts of domestic violence assault after a brief standoff on September 2. The standoff occurred at an apartment on West Elliott Drive, where concerns for two small children initially prompted a multi-unit response. Gallegos surrendered peacefully after negotiations with hostage negotiators.
Officers arrested Sergio Orduno-Gallegos, 31, on September 2, 2025, after a standoff at an apartment in Spokane, where he violated a No Contact Order related to a domestic violence incident. Concern for two small children initially present led to a significant police response, but they were later confirmed safe. Gallegos surrendered peacefully after negotiations.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day throughout the week due to the Labor Day holiday. Residents are advised to place their carts out by 6 AM on collection days. Additional information on city closures is available on the city's website.
Police arrested Sergio Orduno-Gallegos, 31, following a standoff at an apartment in West Spokane on September 2, 2025. Officers responded to a report of domestic violence and discovered a No Contact Order was in place prohibiting Gallegos from contacting the female victim. He surrendered peacefully after multiple specialized units were deployed to the scene.
A brief standoff in West Spokane concluded peacefully as police took a domestic violence suspect into custody. Earlier in the day, the suspect was arrested for multiple felonies related to domestic violence.
Spokane police arrested Sergio Orduno-Gallegos on September 2, 2025, following a standoff at his apartment related to a domestic violence incident. He faced charges for violating a No Contact Order and two counts of 2nd Degree Assault. Authorities ensured the safety of two small children initially reported to be present, but later confirmed they were not in the apartment.
Spokane's garbage, recycling, and yard waste services will be delayed by one day throughout the week due to the Labor Day holiday. Residents are reminded to have their carts out by 6 AM on their scheduled collection day. For further details, the city has provided additional information regarding closures during the holiday.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day this week due to the Labor Day holiday. City Council meetings are also suspended on Monday, September 1. The newsletter highlights Fairchild Legislative Day, Vietnam veterans, and upcoming ordinances.
A brief standoff in West Spokane ended peacefully Tuesday after police took a domestic violence suspect into custody. Earlier in the day, authorities arrested the same suspect for multiple felonies related to domestic violence.