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Spokane's garbage, curbside recycling, and yard waste pickups will be delayed one day starting Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM on collection days. Additional information on city closures is available on the city's website.
The City of Spokane has contracted with four local homeless services providers to add 50 emergency shelter beds and enhance mobile medication assisted treatment services in response to Mayor Lisa Brown's emergency declaration. The initiative aims to address homelessness as colder weather approaches, with nearly $3 million allocated for eviction prevention efforts.
Spokane Valley residents can contribute to the city's updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan at an open house on December 2. The city encourages community input through surveys and idea mapping to shape future parks, trails, and recreation programs.
Council Members Klitzke and Zappone proposed an $800,000 budget amendment to enhance library funding in Spokane. Additionally, new automated traffic safety cameras have been installed, with a violation warning period set to begin on Monday.
A firework thrown from a vehicle caused severe injuries to a victim, who was subsequently transported to Harborview Medical Center. Additionally, Spokane City Council District 2 members are hosting a “Coffee with Council” event on November 18, 2025, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM.
Spokane Council Members Klitzke and Zappone proposed an $800,000 budget amendment to enhance library funding. Additionally, new automated traffic safety cameras have been installed, with a violation warning period set to commence on Monday.
A firework thrown from a vehicle caused severe injuries to a victim, who was taken to Harborview Medical Center. Additionally, Spokane City Council District 2 members will host a "Coffee with Council" event on November 18.
A firework thrown from a vehicle caused severe injuries to a victim, who was transported to Harborview Medical Center. Additionally, Spokane City Council District 2 members will host a "Coffee with Council" event on November 18, 2025.
Spokane Council Members Klitzke and Zappone proposed an $800,000 budget amendment to enhance library funding. In a separate initiative, new automated traffic safety cameras have been installed, with the violation warning period set to commence next Monday.
A firework thrown from a vehicle resulted in severe injuries to a victim in Spokane, who was transported to Harborview Medical Center. Additionally, Spokane City Council District 2 members will host a “Coffee with Council” event on November 18, 2025, for community engagement.