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Garbage and Recycling Services Delayed for Labor Day in Spokane

Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection in Spokane will be delayed by one day throughout the week due to the Labor Day holiday. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM on their scheduled collection day. More details on city closures can be found on the Spokane city website.

Brief Standoff in West Spokane Ends Peacefully After Domestic Violence Suspect Taken into Custody

Officers arrested Sergio Orduno-Gallegos, 31, following a standoff at an apartment in West Spokane after he violated a No Contact Order with a domestic violence victim. The situation escalated when police, concerned for two small children, deployed multiple units, but it concluded peacefully when Gallegos surrendered at 12:30 p.m.

Brief Standoff in West Spokane Ends Peacefully After Domestic Violence Suspect Taken into Custody

Officers arrested Sergio Orduno-Gallegos after a standoff at a Spokane apartment on September 2, 2025. The suspect violated a No Contact Order against a female victim, who had left to seek medical treatment. After multiple units responded, Gallegos surrendered peacefully without children present.

Garbage and Recycling Delays Announced for Labor Day in Spokane

Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection in Spokane will be delayed by one day for the entire week due to the Labor Day holiday. Residents are advised to place their carts out by 6 AM on collection days. Additionally, flags will fly at half-staff until sunset on August 31 to honor victims of a recent shooting in Minneapolis.

News Releases for Tuesday, August 26, 2025

The City of Spokane released several news updates on August 26, 2025, including information about the Boone Avenue Grind and Overlay Project, which will cause lane closures. Additional announcements included city closures planned for Labor Day and a vote by the City Council to extend protections against ICE agents.

Flags at Half-Staff Honoring the Minneapolis Shooting Victims

Flags in Spokane will remain at half-staff until sunset on August 31 to honor the victims of a recent shooting in Minneapolis. This gesture reflects the city's solidarity with those affected by the tragedy.

Flags at Half-Staff Honoring the Minneapolis Shooting Victims

Flags in Spokane will fly at half-staff until sunset on August 31, 2025, to honor the victims of a recent shooting in Minneapolis. This gesture reflects the city’s solidarity with those affected by the tragic event.

News Releases for Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - City of Spokane, Washington

The City of Spokane announced multiple news releases on August 26, 2025, including updates on the Boone Avenue Grind and Overlay Project, city closures for Labor Day, and a vote by the City Council to support public dollars for public benefit. These updates reflect the city's ongoing infrastructure efforts and community engagement.

City Closures Planned for Labor Day

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 have their carts out by 6 AM on their designated collection day. Additional information regarding city closures is available on the city’s website.

City Closures Planned for Labor Day

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 advised to place their carts at the point of collection by 6 AM on their designated pickup days. Additional information regarding city closures can be found on the city’s website.

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