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Spokane area fire marshals enacted burn restrictions starting June 30, 2025, due to heightened wildfire risks. All recreational and open burning is prohibited, while some manufactured outdoor devices are allowed under specific conditions. Officials urge residents to practice fire safety and adhere to these restrictions to protect air quality and community health.
Spokane area fire marshals enacted burn restrictions starting June 30, 2025, due to heightened wildfire risks despite recent rain. The restrictions prohibit unauthorized open burning and recreational fires to protect air quality and community safety. Residents are urged to follow guidelines and report any fire hazards.
Spokane's garbage, recycling, and food waste services will be delayed by one day due to the Fourth of July holiday. Carts must be placed out for collection by 6 AM on Saturday, July 5th. This adjustment aims to ensure continued service during holiday observances.
Firefighters quickly contained a suspicious brush fire in Latah Valley on June 20, 2025, with mopping operations beginning just over an hour after their arrival. The coordinated response effectively addressed the situation, ensuring safety in the area.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day due to the July 4th holiday. Pickup scheduled for Friday, July 4th, will occur on Saturday, July 5th, with carts needing to be placed out by 6 AM.
Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day due to the July 4th holiday. Residents are reminded to have their carts out by 6 AM on Saturday, July 5th for collection. This change aims to ensure that holiday observances do not disrupt waste management services.
Spokane's garbage, recycling, and food waste services will be delayed one day due to the July 4th holiday, with pickups scheduled for Saturday, July 5th. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM. The city also announced pedestrian and bike improvement projects beginning next week.
Spokane will initiate two pedestrian and bike improvement projects next week to enhance routes in the northern part of the city. Additionally, flags will be lowered in honor of former Secretary of State Ralph Munro on the day of his interment.
The City of Spokane announced two upcoming projects aimed at improving pedestrian and bike routes in north Spokane, set to commence next week. Additionally, flags will be lowered in honor of former Secretary of State Ralph Munro on the day of his interment.
Firefighters contained a suspicious brush fire in Latah Valley on June 20, 2025, within an hour of arrival. The coordinated response allowed crews to begin mopping up hot spots shortly thereafter.