Additional Tax Relief Available to Wildfire Victims

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Today, the Spokane County Assessor’s Office announced it has identified additional property tax relief available to those suffering from destroyed property because of the Gray and Oregon Road Fires.

“I ...

SCRAPS Statement on Behavioral Assessments

Medical Examiner’s Office Uses Forensic Genetic Genealogy to Solve 51-Year-Old Mystery

SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Veena Singh announced her office has officially identified a previously unidentified person. The individual identified, 28-year-old Bruce Frank Sherman, died from accidental drowning in ...

Spokane County Resources for Wildfire Victims

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Today, Spokane County released a list of resources on SpokaneCounty.org that will be continually updated for those impacted by wildfires and residents seeking more information.

“As we continue to work al...

Spokane County Approves American Rescue Plan Funds for West Terrace Stormwater Project

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – The Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution directing $5.5 Million from the Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act to address long-standing stormwater flooding issues in the West Terrace nei...

Commissioners Approve Funding Categories for Portion of American Rescue Plan funds

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – This afternoon, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution directing a portion of funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act to specific expenditure categories. 

Under the ARP, s...

County Approves ARP Funds for Resource Center

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – This afternoon, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with the City of Spokane and the Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) to provide ongoing financial support for the Resource Center of Spokane County.&nb...

Spokane County Seeks Ideas for American Rescue Plan Funds

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County is projected to receive approximately $101 million in economic relief funds through the federally funded American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, which was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President on March 11, ...

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E-B2305127 - 15824 East Temple Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  IMPROVE EXISTING DRIVEWAY (GSL-43#)

PARCEL NUMBER:  46122.9083

PROJECT LOCATION:  15824 E TEMPLE RD

ZONING:  Rural Traditional

DATE ISSUED: 08-15-2023

APPLICANT:  ARMOUR, LINDA A &...

E-B2304650, 4652, 4684, 4685, 4687, 4692, 4694, 4697, and 4699 - 13119 N Dakota St

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Apartment Building 28 Units/4-Story

PARCEL NUMBER:  36054.9017 ,36053.9201, 36054.9015, & 36054.9016

PROJECT LOCATION:  13119 N Dakota St.

ZONING:  High Density Residential/ Regional Commercial

DAT...

E-B2303401, 3463, 3538, 3587 - 22111 N Elk-Chattaroy Rd

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Site grading, surfacing, swales, prepping for construction of Sunset Garage Condos

PARCEL NUMBER:  37101.9083

PROJECT LOCATION:  22111 N Elk-Chattaroy Rd

ZONING:  Limited Development Area Commercial

DA...

E-B2302660 - 4300 E 24th Lane

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Fill in a portion of an existing stormwater pond that is no longer needed.  Approximately 505 CU

PARCEL NUMBER:  35263.0406

PROJECT LOCATION:  4300 E 24th Lane

ZONING:   Low Density ...

E-B2303565 - 7116 E Bigelow Gulch Rd

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Mass grading.  Strip topsoil on approximately 10 acres of surface area.  Haul in and fill 10-acre area with fill dirt and then replace the topsoil on the fill dirt and level out.  150,000 yards.

PAR...

E-B2304743 - Unassigned Address

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Installation of private residential driveway for future residence

PARCEL NUMBER:  34124.9080

PROJECT LOCATION:   Unassigned address

ZONING:   Rural Conservation

DATE ISSUED:  July 5, 2023

APPLI...

E-B2302585 - 2100 South Craig Rd

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Grading, excavation, structural concrete, steel erection, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work for New Copenhaver Maintenance Shop

PARCEL NUMBER:  15271.1112, 15271.1116, 15271.1101-1107, 15271.1114 15272.2813,15...

E-B2302852

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  GRADING FOR FUTURE 24 UNIT APARTMENTS

PARCEL NUMBER:  36081.9074

PROJECT LOCATION:  1121 E HASTINGS RD

ZONING:   MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL  

DATE ISSUED:  JUNE 5, 2...

E-B2303343, E-B2303550, B2300051 & B2300052

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  3-STORY APARTMENT BLDG/24 UNITS (GSL-43#)

PARCEL NUMBER:  35112.9036

PROJECT LOCATION:   2738 N Havana

ZONING:   Medium Density Residential

DATE ISSUED:  June 5, 2023

APPLICAN...

PN-2111-22

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary plat for a 12-lot rural cluster on 132.52 acres in the Rural Traditional zone. (This proposal is being recirculated for public comment because the boundary of the proposed plat has been changed by the sponsor. Th...

E-B2104444

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Grading on parcel for future manufactured home and shop

PARCEL NUMBER:  26074.9077

PROJECT LOCATION:  Unassigned Address

ZONING:   Rural Conservation

DATE ISSUED:  July 27, 2022

APPLIC...

CRP 3302 - Spokane County Connor Road Bridge #4404 Replacement

PROJECT NAME:  Spokane County Connor Road Bridge #4404 Replacement

NOTICE OF APPLICATION DATE:  July 29, 2022

COMMENT PERIOD ENDS:  August 12, 2022

AGENCY CONTACT:  Beth DeBoer - 509-477-2259

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  ...

SP-1719-2022

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  A Preliminary Short Plat to divide one 0.58-acre parcel into two (2 lots, for 1 single-family residence and 1 duplex) in the Low Density Residential (LDR) Zone consistent with Section 14.606 of the Spokane County Zoning Code...

CUW-0002-2022

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:   Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communication tower in the (RT) Zone according to Section 14.618.240(28) and 14.822 of the Spokane County Zoning Code. This proposal also seeks a variance to add 20 feet of hei...

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Find Your Next Adventure

Spokane County Parks offers numerous conservation areas open to the public for passive, non-motorized, trail-based recreation. Find your next adventure here!

Liberty Lake ORV Park Closed to Motorized Vehicles

The Liberty Lake Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Park is closed to motorized vehicle use until further notice, effective immediately, due to elevated fire risk.

The 2023 Greater Spokane Parks Challenge

“Our region has an amazing variety of parks, trails, conservation lands, pools, and outdoor events. Regardless of your favorite way to get outside, there is a park for you,” said Gene Fitzpatrick of SCCU. “Our goal is to enco...

Geiger Boulevard Improvements

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Dust Control

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Holiday Hazards

It's the most wonderful time of the year until your pet becomes sick and you have to rush to a veterinarian. Before you deck the halls, make sure your home is safe for your four-legged friends. 

10 Tips for your Senior Pets

1. Health check-ups: Make sure your senior pet has regular visits with your veterinarian. In fact, many veterinarians recommend that senior dogs should be examined twice a year, even more so if the dog has serious health issues. A thorough physical examin...

Keep Your Feline Fit

Overweight cats are less common than overweight dogs. Cats have a much better ability to regulate their own energy intake. However, being overweight adds stresses upon his body and puts your cat at an increased risk of diabetes, liver problems and joint p...

Talking Turkey

If you decide to feed your pet a little nibble of turkey, make sure it is boneless and well-cooked. Don't offer her raw or undercooked turkey, which may contain salmonella bacteria. 

Thanksgiving Pet Recipes

Turkey treats for dogs, puppy meatloaf, sassy kat dinner, and turkey and cranberry dog bones, ideas for the perfect home-made treats for your animals this Thanksgiving.

Holiday Hazards

It's the most wonderful time of the year until your pet becomes sick and you have to rush to a veterinarian. Before you deck the halls, make sure your home is safe for your four-legged friends. 

Angel for the Animals

Become an Angel to the Animals this holiday season. Every amount is welcome, no matter how big or small, and all funds go to the SCRAPS Animal Medical Fund. Your donations are tax deductible.

Ten Tips for Winter

10 Tips for Winter

If your pet spends most of the time in the backyard, please change your routine and keep (s)he indoors during the freezing months.

Holiday Treats

Bone-appetite biscuits, chicken jerky strips, mini-morsels for cats and peanut butter dog biscuits, all great ideas to make as holiday treats for your pets.

Love is Ageless

Senior animals are some of the hardest to adopt out at SCRAPS. Not because of the dog or cat themselves, but because most people have in mind adopting a puppy or kitten rather than a mature companion. That is a shame. Some of the most wonderful animals we...

Dog House Drive

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Store Employee Assaults Coworker, Attempts to Assault a Second and Causes Thousands in Damage

Store Employee Assaults Coworker, Attempts to Assault a Second and Causes Thousands in Damage 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a store employee after he became irate and assaulted a coworker, hitting her with a hands...

Male in Crisis and a Danger to Himself and Others, Provided Medical Treatment but Released

We understand this is lengthy, but it clearly illustrates how treatment, in and of itself, does not always work.  It also shows how a criminal charge, even a misdemeanor, can aid in making sure a person in need of help gets an opportunity to rece...

Stolen Vehicle Recovered, 14-Time Convicted Felon, Illegally in Possession of a Firearm and Drugs

Stolen Vehicle Recovered, 14-Time Convicted Felon, Illegally in Possession of a Firearm and Drugs, Arrested 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy located a reported stolen vehicle occupied by a male suspect.  The suspect, a...

Victim/Witnesses Say Driver Slowed/Stopped at Crosswalk before Accelerating, Hitting the Victim

Victim/Witnesses Say Driver Slowed/Stopped at Crosswalk before Accelerating, Hitting the Victim before Fleeing the Scene 

Spokane Valley Deputies arrested the suspect in the felony assault of a pedestrian who was at/in a crosswalk.  The v...

SPD and SCSO form Kia/Hyundai Auto Theft Task Force–numerous juveniles arrested for a host of crimes

SPD and SCSO form Kia/Hyundai Auto Theft Task Force – numerous juveniles arrested for a host of crimes, including vehicle and Ring Camera thefts

On 09/07/23, a newly formed Kia/Hyundai Auto Theft Task Force, working in collaboration with addition...

UPDATE: Unattended Death Investigation-Dishman Hills

UPDATE: Unattended Death Investigation-Dishman Hills 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives continue the investigation of the deceased male located last night by Search and Rescue Volunteers in the Dishman Hills Trail a...

Damage Assessment form for those affected by the Oregon Road and Gray fires.

From Spokane County Emergency Management

Media Advisory  

Contact: Gerry Bozarth, PIO * 509-939-1581 

September 13, 2023 

Damage Assessment form for those affected by the Oregon Road and Gray fires. &...

Major Crimes Detectives Investigating an Unattended Death in the Dishman Hills Trails Area

Major Crimes Detectives Investigating an Unattended Death in the Dishman Hills Trails Area 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives were called to the Dishman Hills area after Search and Rescue Volunteers located a deceas...

Missing Adult-Welfare Check: Daniel A. Pronkin

Missing Adult-Welfare Check: Daniel A. Pronkin

Spokane Valley Deputies are attempting to locate an adult male, 22-year-old Daniel A. Pronkin, to check his welfare and are asking for your help. 

If you have seen Daniel A. Pronkin or know his whereab...

Sheriff Nowels Welcomes 4 New Entry-Level Deputies

Sheriff Nowels Welcomes 4 New Entry-Level Deputies

On September 1, 2023, Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels swore in four new Entry-Level Deputies at the Public Safety Building.  Please help us welcome Deputy Alex Baldwin, Deputy Aleksan...

SWAT Team Utilized to Safely Take a Multi-Time Convicted Felon into Custody

SWAT Team Utilized to Safely Take a Multi-Time Convicted Felon into Custody 

Spokane Valley Deputies and the SWAT Team worked together to locate and safely arrest a multi-time convicted felon on new charges stemming from an incident that took plac...

Fatal Auto/Pedestrian Crash in the 14200 block of E Sprague Avenue

Fatal Auto/Pedestrian Crash in the 14200 block of E Sprague Avenue 

Spokane Valley Deputies and Traffic Unit Investigators responded to a fatal vehicle/pedestrian crash on E. Sprague Avenue, between Bannen and Best Roads.   Sprague Avenue...

Tax Relief Options for Those Impacted by Fires

Information from Spokane County officials on available property tax relief related to the Gray and Oregon Road fires.

Fire District #10 Receives Local Investment towards Wildland Urban Interface Vehicle

For Immediate Release: 

May 9, 2023

Spokane County Fire District #10 Receives $423,864 Local Direct Investment towards Wildland Urban Interface Vehicle Financing  

Spokane County, WA The Spokane County Treasurer’s Office...

Conservation Futures Recieves $2.25 million Local Investment Towards Dishman Hills Financing

For Immediate Release: 

Spokane County Treasurer Issues $2.25 million Local Direct Investment towards Financing of Dishman Hills “MacPhee Property” Conservation Futures Purchase Agreement 

Spokane Co...

Treasurer Announces Agreement with Spokane-Based Fintech Treasury4

For Immediate Release: 

May 1, 2023 

Spokane County Treasurer Announces Agreement with Spokane-Based Fintech Company Treasury4 

Spokane County, WA Treasurer Michael Baumgartner announced an agreement wi...

Treasurer & Spokane International Airport Announce $30m Financing Agreement for Terminal Expansion

For Immediate Release: 

March 16, 2023

Treasurer of Spokane County and Spokane Airport Board Announce $30 Million Loan Supporting Terminal Expansion Project

Spokane County, WA – Treasurer of Spokane County Michael Baumgartner, Sp...

2023 Property Tax Statements Mailing March 3rd

For Immediate Release: 

March 2, 2023

Spokane County 2023 Property Tax Statements to be Mailed to Taxpayers; Overall Tax Roll Grows by $48 million to Countywide Total of $818 million.  

Spokane County, WA Annual Spokane ...

Treasurer's Office Releases 2022 Year in Review Report

Treasurer Baumgartner Releases 2022 Year in Review Report Highlighting Stable Tax Collections, Strong Investment Returns, and Public Policy Advocacy  

Spokane County, WA – The Spokane County Treasurer’s Office release...

Treasurer Baumgartner Visits Local Investment Financed Newman Lake Fire Training Facility

For Immediate Release

May 16, 2022

Treasurer Michael Baumgartner Visits Newman Lake Fire & Rescue Live Fire Burn Building, Recipient of Local Direct Investment

Spokane County, WA – The Treasurer of Spokane County, Michael Bau...

Treasurer's Office Issues $500,000 Local Investment to Moab Irrigation District Well Construction

For Immediate Release: 

May 2, 2022 

Treasurer’s Office Issues $500,000 Local Direct Investment Financing Moab Irrigation District Well Construction

Spokane County, WA – Moab Irrigation District #20 i...

2022 Property Tax Statements Now Mailing to Taxpayers; First Half Due by April 30th

For Immediate Release: 

March 8, 2022

Spokane County Property Tax Statements to Arrive in Mailboxes This Week; Tax Roll Grows by $56 million Due in Part to Government Growth & Voted Levy Increases 

Spokane County, WA...

Treasurer's Office releases 2021 Year in Review Report

For Immediate Release: 

February 16, 2022

Spokane County Treasurer’s Office announces $13.45 million investment income distributed to local governments in Year in Review Report; Other highlights include property tax extension and penalty and intere...

Capital Press: County Treasurer 'kicks tires' on Farm Credit Investments

Capital Press recently joined Treasurer Baumgartner on a visit to two Spokane County farm families to learn more about how Spokane County public investments in Federal Farm Credit bonds support U.S. agriculture across the country. The Treasurer's...

Treasurer applauds passage of legislation to significantly reduce penalty & interest

For Immediate Release: 

April 22, 2021

Treasurer applauds passage of legislation to significantly reduce delinquent property tax penalty & interest. 

Spokane County, WA – Treasurer of Spokane County...