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The City of Spokane has completed a survey regarding the future of the willow tree at Finch Arboretum, which has succumbed to old age. This survey sought public input on the tree's fate, highlighting community engagement in local parks and recreation decisions.
Spokane County commissioners have approved a 1% increase in property taxes for 2025, resulting in an additional $3 annual cost for the average homeowner. This decision aims to address rising costs and ensure continued funding for essential public safety services.
Spokane County is initiating a comprehensive planning process for 2026, featuring in-person meetings with regional specialists. This two-year effort aims to address key planning issues while actively engaging the community.
Spokane's leaders are prioritizing the safety of the city's most dangerous intersections, focusing on major corridors with high collision rates. They propose reducing speed limits and redesigning streets to enhance safety for all road users. The city is considering both immediate and long-term solutions based on local data identifying critical hotspots.
Spokane voters are likely facing another delay in deciding on a proposed property tax increase for neighborhood parks, as the City Council plans to postpone the vote for a third time. The Spokane Park Board has requested this delay to work with Spokane Public Schools on a coordinated campaign, addressing concerns about the timing and impact of multiple tax proposals on voters.
Spokane is reevaluating its 32-year partnership with the Spokane Community Oriented Policing Services (C.O.P.S.) due to concerns about funding and program effectiveness. City officials are questioning the organization's success metrics and community engagement, which may lead to reallocating resources to other volunteer organizations as the current funding contract nears expiration.
Solid Waste collection in Spokane remains on schedule for Veterans Day and the upcoming week, with a reminder for residents to place their carts at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days. The article also mentions the city’s initiative to kick off climate planning as part of the 2026 PlanSpokane Periodic Update.
Spokane's solid waste collection will follow its regular schedule on Veterans Day, November 11, 2024, with carts needing to be placed at the curb by 6 a.m. Additionally, the city has outlined snow season operations and rescheduled a legislative session. The community is reminded to clear city right-of-way in preparation for winter weather.
Spokane residents are reminded that solid waste collection will proceed as scheduled on Veterans Day, with carts needing to be at the curb by 6 a.m. The article provides further details regarding the City holiday operating schedule and additional resources for local residents.
Spokane's Solid Waste collection will proceed as scheduled on Veterans Day, November 11, 2024, with a reminder for residents to place their carts at the curb by 6 a.m. Additionally, the Spokane Police Department is actively seeking a person of interest in connection with a death investigation. The article provides vital updates for the community regarding local services and law enforcement efforts.