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Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day due to the July 4th holiday, with pickups scheduled for Saturday, July 5th instead of the usual Friday. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM for collection. Additionally, two pedestrian and bike improvement projects are set to begin next week in north Spokane.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered all flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the two firefighters killed in an ambush in Coeur d’Alene. The attack occurred on June 29, 2025, as the firefighters responded to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain. Mayor Brown expressed condolences to the grieving community and the families affected.
Spokane area fire marshals enacted burn restrictions starting June 30, 2025, due to heightened wildfire risks from warm temperatures. Unauthorized open burning and recreational fires are prohibited to protect community safety and air quality. Residents are urged to comply with these restrictions and practice fire safety.
Spokane will delay garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste collection by one day to observe the Fourth of July holiday. Services 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 will delay garbage, recycling, and food and yard waste pickup by one day to observe the Fourth of July holiday. Residents should place their carts out for collection by 6 AM on Saturday, July 5th. Additional details on city closures are available on the city's website.
Spokane area fire marshals enacted burn restrictions effective June 30, 2025, due to ongoing fire risk despite recent rain and cooler temperatures. The restrictions prohibit unauthorized open burning and recreational fires to mitigate human-caused wildfires. Officials urge residents to adhere to these guidelines to protect air quality and community safety.
Garbage, recycling, and food waste collection in Spokane will be delayed by one day due to the July 4th holiday, with pickups occurring on Saturday, July 5th. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM for collection. This adjustment impacts all services scheduled for Friday, July 4th.
Garbage, recycling, and food and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day due to the July 4th holiday. Residents should place their carts out for collection by 6 AM on Saturday, July 5th. This change aims to accommodate the holiday observance.
Spokane area fire marshals enacted burn restrictions effective June 30, 2025, due to ongoing fire risks despite recent rain and lower temperatures. Unauthorized open burning and recreational fires are prohibited to prevent human-caused wildfires, with violations resulting in misdemeanor charges. Residents are urged to follow safety guidelines and report any signs of fire.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of two firefighters killed in an ambush while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene. The mayor expressed condolences to the affected families and the community during this tragic time.