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Spokane's water system upgrade will disrupt traffic between Assembly St. and Rifle Club Rd. starting July 7, with closures and detours in place until November 2025. A new water transmission main installation aims to improve water reliability and support future growth, costing $3.25 million.
Spokane will upgrade its water system, impacting traffic on west Francis Ave./Highway 291 and north Assembly St. beginning July 7. The project, costing $3.25 million, aims to improve water reliability and is expected to finish in November 2025.
Garbage, recycling, and food waste pickup in Spokane will be delayed by one day due to the Fourth of July holiday, with collections occurring on Saturday, July 5th. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM for collection. Additional information about city closures is available online.
Spokane City Council approved two ordinances addressing homelessness during a Legislative Session, including measures on unauthorized camping and aggressive solicitation. The new laws aim to unify existing regulations and enhance public safety while providing pathways to services for affected individuals.
Spokane City Council approved two ordinances addressing homelessness during its Legislative Session. The new measures include the Obstruction Ordinance, making unauthorized camping a misdemeanor, and the Aggressive Solicitation Ordinance, which targets intimidating solicitation behaviors. Council members emphasized the need for engagement first and ongoing evaluation of solutions for housing.
Garbage, recycling, and food waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day due to the Fourth of July holiday, with pickups scheduled for Saturday, July 5th. Residents are reminded to have their carts out by 6 AM. Additional information about city closures can be found on the city’s website.
Garbage, recycling, and food and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day due to the Fourth of July holiday. Residents should place their collection carts out by 6 AM on Saturday, July 5th. Additional information about city closures can be found on the city’s website.
Garbage, recycling, and food and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day due to the Fourth of July holiday. Pickup originally scheduled for Friday, July 4th, will occur on Saturday, July 5th. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM.
The City of Spokane unveiled its 2026 inclement weather sheltering plan, allocating $1 million for emergency measures. The plan emphasizes expanded capacity in existing programs rather than temporary shelters, seeking applications from providers for additional beds and transportation support.
The Spokane City Council approved two ordinances addressing homelessness during a Legislative Session. Ordinances C36679 and C36694 focus on regulating unauthorized camping and aggressive solicitation, emphasizing engagement and connection to services. Council members highlighted the need for ongoing evaluation and solutions for housing.