Welcome to Spokane County

This is the perfect time of year to explore Spokane County. Whether you enjoy brisk morning walks along the river, a visit to the Museum of Arts and Culture, or skiing at Mt. Spokane  - there's something for everyone in Spokane County! 

A sure sign that Spring will eventually get here is the annual National Boat Show that is underway in the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center (404 N. Havana, Spokane Valley, WA). The National Boat Show will continue through Saturday, February 4th. For more information, contact the Fair and Expo Center office at (509) 477-1766. 

 Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility Opens

A ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony was held at the new Regional Water Reclamation Facility on December 1, 2011. (From left to right) County Commissioners Al French, Mark Richard and Todd Mielke were joined by representatives from CH2M HILL, the State Department of Ecology and County staff.

Spokane County's new Regional Water Reclamation Facility is operating six-months ahead of the scheduled contract deadline and under budget!

The $173-million flagship facility uses state-of-the-art membrane filtration technology that will achieve treatment levels for nutrients that are some of the most stringent in the nation! For example, the water that is discharged into the Spokane River from the facility will have the lowest levels of combined nutrient pollution in the United States. In addition, the new facility will produce Class A reclaimed water for beneficial reuse (industrial uses, urban irrigation, wetlands restoration, etc.).

The facility will primarily serve the Spokane Valley area of the county. With the initial capacity to treat up to eight-million gallons (mgd) of wastewater daily, the facility’s capacity can be expanded to 24-million gallons a day to accommodate increasing demand over the next 20-50 years. 

New Permitting Web Portal

Spokane County has launched a new permitting and government services web portal. At www.buildregionalspokane.org you'll find a wealth of information, whether it’s a building permit or the legislative district where you live. Simply click on the Build Regional Spokane icon to the left (look for the yellow construction hardhat) and start exploring!  

2010-2011 State of the County Video

County Commissioner and Board Chair Al French presented the 2010-2011 Annual Report for Spokane County on Friday, March 11th at "Good Morning Spokane," hosted by Greater Spokane Incorporated. The 35-minute presentation was video taped and can be viewed in its entirety via the link below.

2010-2011 State of the County Video

2010-2011 Annual Report for Spokane County

The 2010-2011 Annual Report is both a review of last year's accomplishments and a glimpse into some of the county's projects and programs for 2011. Highlights of the Annual Report include information on how your business can become a county vendor, progress reports on major capital projects, and upcoming events like the NASCAR K&N Pro West Series at Spokane County Raceway in September!