Public Workshop to Consider Growth Related Issues

The Spokane County Steering Committee of Elected Officials will hold a public workshop on February 20, 2019 in the Spokane Regional Health District Building, Conference Room M140, 1101 W. College Ave., Spokane, WA.  The workshop will begin at 9:0...

***ATTENTION*** Notice of Change to Inspection Request Time Frames

Beginning January 1, 2019, our inspection request cut-off will be changing from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

For more information, please click on the link below

Notice of Change to Inspection Request Timeframes

Odyssey Portal Announcement

The current State Case Management System called SCOMIS will be replaced in Spokane County by Odyssey on November 5, 2018 and along with this change, a new web based Odyssey Portal will become available to users at that same time. Odyssey Portal will perfo...

Election Results

Updated unofficial Election Results are now available. The next ballot count will be Thursday, February 21st. Election results are certified on February 22nd.

Current Election Information

Check out our Current Election page for important dates, ballot return statistics, ballot resolutions and more.

New Resident Information

If you're new to Washington State, here is some helpful information about voting from the Washington Secretary of State.

Transfer stations remain open on President's Day.

While Environmental Services will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18th in observance of Presidents' Day, all three transfer stations will be OPEN from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility "stars" in new video.

For a fascinating look at how the Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility is positively impacting the region, go to the Environmental Services YouTube channel or click on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjeoZUUj9EA.

Want to see what else Spokane County has to offer?

Click on the link below to visit Spokane County Parks, Recreation & Golf Department's homepage to discover our parks, trails, aquatic facilities and more!

Old Corral RFP

Spokane County is seeking proposals for the sale and development of County Property (Old Corral Pit) located at 12807 N. Mayfair Road, Spokane WA

Virtual Payables

Spokane County has partnered with Bank of America Merrill Lynch to offer a virtual card payment program, called virtual payables, to the County’s suppliers. This is the County’s preferred method of payment and is part of a county-wide effort to reduce pap...

Go Mobile!

Spokane County has launched a new mobile app called Spokane County on the Go. This new digital tool will provide an on-the-go connection for individuals seeking Spokane County resources, news, and information from their smart phones, tablets or hand-held ...

Inmate Roster

View the list of inmates currently in custody of Detention Services

Property Information in the palm of your hand

View property information and maps for your home, business, or a prospective real estate purchase. Spokane County SCOUT brings you school and services information, property taxes and valuations, maps, and more!

Treasurer's Office has Moved

The Spokane County Treasurer’s Office has joined the Assessor & Auditor’s office on the first floor of the Courthouse.

Notice of Application - 3515 W. Hawthorne/B1900290, B1900291, B1900292

PROJECT:  New Middle School

ADDRESS:  3515 W. Hawthorne Road

PARCEL NUMBERS:  26144.9015; 26144.9016

DATE ISSUED:  February 11, 2019

COMMENT PERIOD ENDS: 4:00 p.m., February 24, 2019

APPLICANT: ALSC Architects/Kathy Russell

O...

Notice of Application - Elk-Chattaroy Road Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project

PROJECT:  Elk Chattaroy Road Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project - C3237

LOCATION OF PROJECT: Elk-Chattaroy Road approximately 400' southeast of Elk-Camden Rd. in Section 17, Township 29N, Range 44E WM

DATE ISSUED: February 8, 2019

COMMENT PERIOD END...

Notice of Application - CUW-01-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Conditional Use Permit for a Kennel on 11 acres in the Rural Traditional (RT) Zone pursuant to Section 14.618.240(13) of the Spokane County Zoning Code.

PARCEL NUMBER: 03333.9030

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject site address in 2...

Notice of Application - 1200 S. Coleman Rd/B1900114

PROJECT: Export of Stockpiled dirt to parcel 35251.9003 - 32,000 CU YDS

ADDRESS: 1200 S. Coleman Rd, Generally located in the SE quarter of Section 24, Township 25N, Range 43E WM, Spokane County, Washington (see vicinity map).

PARCEL NUMBER: 35244.9041

DATE ...

Notice of Application - 1500 S Girard St/B1900113

PROJECT: Site Grading - Import & Dispersion of 32,000 CU YDS of Stockpile dirt from Parcel 35244.9041

ADDRESS:  1500 S. Girard Street

PARCEL NUMBER: 35251.9003

DATE ISSUED: January 29, 2019

COMMENT PERIOD ENDS: 4:00 pm, February 12, 2019

APPLICANT...

Notice of Application - Geiger Blvd Road Re-construction Project

PROJECT: Geiger Blvd. Road Construction and Infrastructure Improvement Project

LOCATION OF PROPOSAL:  The proposed project is located on Geiger Boulevard beginning at the Medical Lake interchange and continuing east to Grove Road.  Connec...

Notice of Application - Aero-Westbow Roundabout

PROJECT: Aero-Westbow Roundabout

LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: This project is located at the intersection of Aero and Westbow Roads in Section 7, Township 24N, Range 42E WM.

DATE PUBLISHED: December 27, 2018

COMMENT PERIOD ENDS: January 10, 2018 at 5:00 PM

SUPPORTIN...

Notice of Application - Blanchard Creek Road Culvert Replacement

PROJECT: Blanchard Creek Road Culvert Replacement 

LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: This project is located at the intersection of Blanchard Creek Road and Blanchard Road in Section 23, Township 29N, Range 45E WM.

DATE ISSUED: December 28, 2018

COMMENT PERIOD ...

Notice of Application - 7410 S. Hayford Road

PROJECT:  Apartment complex to include recreation building, pool and picnic shelter

ADDRESS: 7410 S. Hayford Road

PARCEL NUMBER: 14124.9047

DATE ISSUED: December 18, 2018

COMMENT PERIOD ENDS: December 31, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

APPLICANT: Whipple Consultin...

Notice of Application - 10010 W. Geiger Blvd/B1803742

PROJECT:  Office Addition

ADDRESS:  10010 W. Geiger Blvd, Spokane, WA  99224

PARCEL NUMBER:  24065.0507

DATE ISSUED:  December 4, 2018

COMMENT PERIOD ENDS: December 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

APPLICANT: TC Pursuit Servic...

Notice of Application - PW-2073-2018

PROJECT:   Preliminary Plat of West Terrace 5th, 3rd addition to divide 18.66 acres into 52 lots for single family residences in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBERS: 24181.9057, 24074.9072, 24074.9077

PROJECT LOCATION:  ...

Winter is Here at Area Trailheads and Trails

Spokane County Parks strives to maintain public access to these sites throughout the winter through plowing. To learn more about our trailhead plowing procedures, click on the link below.

Glenrose and Stevens Creek Trailheads Now Have Webcams!

Wondering whether to bring your snowshoes? Checkout our two new trailhead webcams before heading out!

Mica Peak Conservation Area Doubles in Size

On November 30th, Spokane County purchased 900 acres of land on Mica Peak, doubling the size of Mica Peak Conservation Area!

Forest Thinning Continues at McLellan Conservation Area

Spokane County Parks is partnering with Washington Department of Natural Resources and NW Management, Inc. to thin 63 acres of McLellan Conservation Area to improve forest health and reduce fire risk.

Looking for a new trail to explore?

Spokane County provides numerous trails for beginners to experienced. Download a trail map and explore!

Crews plow/sand Emergency Routes and Primary Arterials

County asks public to be patient with snow removal efforts and employees.

SPOKANE COUNTY, February 14, 2019 – This week, Spokane County employees have been threatened twice by residents angry over snow berms which are a result of our roadways being plowed. It’s an inconvenience that occurs every winter and o...

Snow gates pilot is successful-2019 road construction season announced.

Spokane County Commissioners Josh Kerns and Mary Kuney joined County Engineer Chad Coles today to announce the results of a pilot program for snow gates and highlight several construction projects that will begin later this spring. Commissioner Kerns said...

Geiger Boulevard Improvements

Read about what Spokane County Public Works has planned for the project.

Preservation Projects

See a map of preservation projects that Spokane County Public Works has planned for 2019.

Bigelow/Forker Corridor Project

Learn about what Spokane County Public Works is doing to improve the interchange.

Tune In!

Spokane County Public Works now has a YouTube channel!

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...

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

Donate to the SCRAPS Doghouse Drive to help repair donated doghouses.

County asks for Public’s Patience and Understanding for Snow Removal Efforts and Employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

County asks for Public’s Patience and Understanding for Snow Removal Efforts and Employees  

SPOKANE COUNTY, February 14, 2019 – This week, Spokane County employees have been threatened twice by ...

Major Crimes Detective Works to Identify Robbery Suspect

Major Crimes Detective Works to Identify Robbery Suspect 

Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detective Kirk Keyser is attempting to identify the female robbery suspect in these photos.  She is believed to have been a passenger in the p...

Young Child Pulled from Frigid Spokane River-North Spokane County

UPDATE:  Despite everyone’s effort to save this young child’s life, he was unable to be resuscitated.

Young Child Pulled from Frigid Spokane River-North Spokane County

This afternoon, a young child playing in the snow near his h...

Suspect Eludes Deputies Last Night, Captured this Morning

Suspect Eludes Deputies Last Night, Captured this Morning  

The driver who fled from a traffic stop last night was captured early this morning when an alert citizen reported seeing a male leaving her garage.  Deputies responded to the are...

Detectives Arrest Mail Theft & Fraud Suspects, 20+ Potentially New Victims Identified

Detectives Arrest Mail Theft & Fraud Suspects,  20+ Potentially New Victims Identified 

Yesterday, Detectives arrested two suspects for multiple charges during the execution of a search warrant.  Due to the investiga...

Young Girl Reports Suspicious Male Grabbed Her Arm

Young Girl Reports Suspicious Male Grabbed Her Arm

A 12-year-old female told Deputies a male grabbed her arm as she walked home from her bus stop on Mayfair, north of Hastings.  She kicked the man, and he ran away.  Anyone with informatio...

Citizen Reports Person Threatening to “Shoot” Sheriffs for Not Enforcing I-1639

Citizen Reports Person Threatening to “Shoot” Sheriffs for Not Enforcing I-1639 

Yesterday afternoon, Crime Check received information regarding Facebook posts threatening to kill Sheriff Knezovich specifically and oth...

Sergeant’s Patrol Car Hit Head-On by Wrong-Way, Suspended Driver

Sergeant’s Patrol Car Hit Head-On by Wrong-Way, Suspended Driver 

Early this morning, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jerad Kiehn’s patrol vehicle was struck, head-on, by a wrong-way driver who’s dr...

Sheriff’s Office Welcomes 5 New Deputies

Sheriff’s Office Welcomes 5 New Deputies 

On Friday morning, February 1, 2019, Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich swore in 5 entry level Deputies and welcomed them at a ceremony held with family and friends.  They are schedu...

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Criminal Justice Data Analyst Position Opening!

The Spokane Regional Law & Justice Department has posted a job opening for a Data Analyst Position!  See Posting at link below.

Judge Moreno Talks about Spokane County Judicial System

Check out this interview by Judge Moreno,
highlighting case processing, community involvement and engagement acrossstakeholders in our criminal justice reform efforts. In addition to serving as
a judge in Superior Court, Judge Moreno is a member of th...

MacArthur Grant Safety and Justice challenge - information online!

We have heard from community members that they would like to have access to our MacArthur Safety & Justice Challenge grant activities.  In response, we have created a new webpage to allow us do this.  We have also posted a brief hist...

Operations of the Spokane Regional Law and Justice Council (SRLJC)

Law and Justice Council members and support staff often receive questions about the structure of the Law and Justice Council;  who serves on the SRLJC (why and for how long) and the subcommittee structure. Answers to all of these questions, and m...

Press Release on Taxpayer Refunds

Please click on the link below to see the full Press Release:

Veteran Services Is Moving!

Our last day serving clients in this facility was January 18th. 

We hope to open our new facility at 1117 N. Evergreen by February 4th.  Thank you for your patience as we work to improve and expand your Regional Veterans Service Center!!!...