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Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will experience a one-day delay during the week of Memorial Day, with Friday pickups occurring on Saturday. Residents are advised to place their carts out for collection by 6 AM on their designated pickup day. Additional information regarding city closures can be found on the city’s website.
Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall awarded the Medal of Valor to four officers for their courageous actions during a hostage situation on February 12, 2024. The officers entered a home where a woman had been shot, confronted the armed suspect, and successfully rescued both the victim and her son. Their bravery is recognized as a significant contribution to community safety.
The Spokane Police Department's Traffic Unit issued 123 infractions during a Click It or Ticket emphasis patrol on May 22nd, highlighting unsafe driving behaviors. The violations included 24 for speeding and 33 for seatbelt noncompliance, underscoring the need for increased road safety. Eight drivers faced arrests for suspended licenses or lack of ignition interlock devices.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will run a day late due to the Memorial Day holiday. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM on their collection day. Additional information regarding city closures is available on the city website.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will experience a one-day delay this week due to the Memorial Day holiday. Residents are advised to place their collection carts out by 6 AM on their designated pickup days. The city has provided additional information regarding closures during the holiday.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all city facilities to be lowered to half-staff for Memorial Day, aligning with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive. Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives in military service, and residents are encouraged to participate by lowering flags at their homes and businesses.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff on May 26 for Memorial Day, aligning with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive. Memorial Day honors those who died in the armed forces, and residents are encouraged to participate by lowering their flags.
Firefighters extinguished a fire at Sky View Apartments in Spokane on May 22, 2025, assisting two residents who were trapped by smoke. The fire was accidental, caused by a stovetop igniting combustible materials, but no injuries were reported. Residents are reminded to close doors during fires to slow smoke spread.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to half-staff for Memorial Day, aligning with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive. Memorial Day honors those who died while serving in the armed forces, and residents are encouraged to display flags at their homes and businesses.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff for Memorial Day, aligning with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive. Memorial Day honors those who died serving in the armed forces, and residents are encouraged to participate.