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Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility to Conduct Dye Tracer Test

As part of their state-issued NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit, the Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility (SCRWRF) will be conducting a required mixing zone study of the Spokane River. 

The stud...

Spokane County’s Community Services Receives Recognition for Innovative Behavioral Health Programs

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – The Spokane County Community Services Department has been honored with two 2024 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing excellence and innovation in county government prog...

City of Spokane Joins Spokane County in Supporting Maddie’s Place

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County is proud to partner with the City of Spokane in supporting Maddie’s Place, a first-of-its-kind facility in Washington state dedicated to caring for substance-exposed infants and their families. This critical...

No Criminal Charges in December 21, 2024 Shooting

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – The Spokane County Prosecutor has determined that Liberty Lake Police Officer Darin Powers was justified in his application of lethal force against Shane L. Lafond at 24707 E. Kildea Rd. in Otis Orchards on Decem...

Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Implements Closes Liberty Lake ORV Park Starting July 7

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – With ongoing dry, hot and breezy weather – and the increased risk of wildfires, Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf is implementing Seasonal Burn Restrictions. According to Parks Director Doug Chase and Pa...

Spokane County and Area Fire Chiefs Enact Burn Restrictions Effective Monday, June 30, 2025

Spokane County, Wash. – In coordination with area Fire Chiefs from the Inland Northwest Fire Chiefs Association, a Fire Danger Burn Restriction is being enacted effective June 30, 2025 for Spokane County.  With hi...

Thousands of Boat/Watercraft Registrations Expire on June 30th Vessel Decals Must be Renewed!

The Fourth of July weekend is just around the corner and so is the deadline for renewing boat and watercraft registration decals.  In Washington State, all boat and watercraft registrations expire on June 30th. 

Boat registrations can be ...

Spokane County Partners with City of Spokane Fire Department to Launch Co-Responder Program

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners has approved an innovative partnership with the City of Spokane Fire Department (SFD) to implement a co-responder program aimed at enhancing public safety and improving community outcomes. This program will pair b...

Commissioners Approve Expansion of Services for Opioid Treatment Program with City of Spokane

Today, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the expansion of existing services in partnership with the City of Spokane for the innovative Sobering Triage and Transitions (STaT) program operated by Spokane Treatment and Recovery S...

Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney Larry Haskell Announces Upcoming Retirement

 Today Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney Larry Haskell delivered a letter to the Board of County Commissioners informing them of his upcoming retirement to be effective July 18, 2025.

Prosecutor Haskell was first elec...

Spokane County Renews Interlocal Agreement to Strengthen Homelessness Response

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners, alongside the City of Spokane and the City of Spokane Valley, has renewed its Interlocal Agreement (ILA) to reinforce collaboration, data-sharing, and coordination among staff in addressing homelessness across th...

Murder Victims Honored with Vigil and Memorial Display

The National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims is commemorated each year on September 25^th.  This day gives the community the opportunity to remember and honor those lost to homicide and their surviving family members.  Please join t...

No Criminal Charges in February 12, 2024 Shooting

The Spokane County Prosecutor has determined that Spokane Police Officers Lee Barker and Seth Wolfe were justified in their application of lethal force against Oscar Venegas at 117 N. Howard St. in downtown Spokane on February 12, 2024.

On the morning of F...

Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Celebrates Bear Lake Regional Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Officials with Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf were joined by several County Commissioners, contractors and supporters this morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of an extensive renovation project at Bear Lake Regiona...

Spokane County Proposes Renewal and Expansion of Aquifer Protection Area

Spokane County, Wash. – On April 22, 2025, the Board of Spokane County Commissioners voted to place a measure on the August Primary Election ballot, asking voters to consider renewal and expansion of the Spokane Valley – Rathdrum Prair...

Spokane County Detention Services Hosts 2024 Awards Ceremony

On Wednesday evening, Spokane County Detention Services honored dozens of dedicated staff at its Employees Award Ceremony in the Board of County Commissioners’ Hearing Room.  This annual event serves as an opportunity to celebrate the in...

Spokane County Road Construction and Maintenance

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Bigelow Gulch Project # 2- Francis & Havana -Weile Ave and Bradley Ave-Shoulder workImprovement of Bigelow Gulch Road from the Urban Boundary to Weile by reconstructing the road to a wider section on a new alignment b...

County Treasurer Announces Off-Site Locations for In-Person Property Tax Payments

Later this month, the Spokane County Treasurer’s Office will have four dates when the public can pay their property taxes in person at two off-site (see info. below). Of course, you will still be able to make your payment online, by mail, over the phone, ...

No Criminal Charges in January 30, 2024 Shooting

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – The Spokane County Prosecutor has determined that Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies Hunter Ballou, Matthew Costello, Travis Moser, and Parker Perry were justified in their application of lethal force against Ric...

Spokane County and Innovia Foundation Fund Completion of 8 Homes for Wildfire Victims

Today, Spokane County’s relief and recovery efforts took another step forward, aiming to help families rebuild after wildfires destroyed homes and property in west and northern Spokane County in August 2023.

Spokane County’s Housing and Community Developme...

No Criminal Charges in December 10, 2021 Shooting

The Spokane County Prosecutor has determined that Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies Ashley Hood and Kyle Leavenworth were justified in their application of lethal force against Michael L. Dingman in the vicinity of 5202 E. Bigelow Gulch Road, in...

Regional Solid Waste System Changes Hours of Operation at Transfer Stations April 1st

The Spokane County Regional Solid Waste System is taking a major step to improve customer service, accessibility and predictability. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the regional system is extending their hours of operation – in favor of the public!

On...

Spokane County Veterans Services Doubles Claims Awards in 2024

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – 2024 was a milestone year for Spokane County’s Veterans Services. In one year, they more than doubled the number of VA claims awards for area veterans, rocketing from nine-million-dollars in 2023 – to ...

County Approves $7.2M in Priority Investments from Opioid Settlement Funds

Today, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners approved four strategic investments from its Opioid Settlement Fund as presented by Spokane County Regional Behavioral Health to improve the care of and treatment for those struggling with opioid addiction....