***12/5/2018 Closed in Observance of the former President George H.W. Bush***

In observance of an Executive Order issued by The President of the United States on December 1, 2018, the Building & Planning Department will be closed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in honor of former President,  George H.W. Bush.  ...

Draft 2018 Capital Facilities Plan

Spokane County is updating its Capital Facilities Plan.  Capital facilities are the public infrastructure needed to support new growth, such as: roads, bridges, sewer, water and storm water facilities, public buildings, and parks and recreation f...

***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

Infill Development

As part of Spokane County's Comprehensive Plan Update, the Department of Building and Planning is considering options to increase opportunities for infill development within the Urban Growth Area.  The objective is to provide more opportunities f...

Spokane County Burn Restrictions Lifted

The burn restrictions which were implemented on July 16, 2018, are being lifted effective today, October 12, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. PT.  

NOTE:  Burning may be temporarily restricted by Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency due to increasing fine ...

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...

Register to Vote

Don't wait until the last minute. Register to Vote today!

General Election Results

November 6, 2018 General Election results were certified on November 27th.

New Resident Information

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

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!

Virtual Card Payments

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 ...

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 - 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:  ...

Notice of Application - 6101 S. Hayford Rd/B17803439

PROJECT:  Grading for future development (Import of 80,000 CU YDS of fill material from adjacent parcel to the east currently under development - 10010 W. Geiger Rd)

ADDRESS:  6101 S. Hayford Road

PARCEL NUMBERS:  24063.0501; 2406...

Notice of Application - SP-1633-18

PROJECT:  A Preliminary Short Plat to divide 1.10 acres into 3 lots for duplex development.

PARCEL NUMBER:  36102.0167

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject site is generally located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Farwell...

Notice of Application - 14811 W. McFarlane Rd/B1803302

PROJECT:  Grading for construction of rail line (Extension off the Geiger Spur to service possible future SIA tenants)

ADDRESS:  14811 W. McFarlane Road

PARCEL NUMBERS: 15342.9004, 15341.9001

DATE ISSUED:  October 22, 2018

APPLICANT...

Notice of Application - 8908 N. Nevada St/B1803296

PROJECT: Parking Lot expansion of 101 Parking Stalls (includes placement of 8 foot tall retaining wall w/6 foot fencing atop)

ADDRESS:  8908 N. Nevada Street

PARCEL NUMBER: 36201.9038

DATE ISSUED:  October 17, 2018

APPLICANT:  Todd ...

Notice of Application - B1801964/200 S. Alki Street

PROJECT:  Grading for Old Gravel Pit Reclamation (Import of 150,000 CU YDS of fill material)

ADDRESS:  200 S. Alki Street

PARCEL NUMBERS: 13236.9084, 13236.9068

DATE ISSUED:  October 10, 2018

COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES:  Wednesd...

Notice of Application - SP-1632-18

PROJECT: The proposed subdivision is a Preliminary Short Plat to divide 0.51 of an acre into two (2) lots.  One (1) single family and one (1) duplex residence in the Low Density Residential (LDR) Zone.

PARCEL NUMBER: 45062.0950

PROJECT LOCATION: &a...

Notice of Application - B1802065/1200 S. Coleman Rd.

PROJECT: Grading & Importing 100,000 CU YD for Residential Subdivision to Parcel Number 35244.9003

ADDRESS:  1200 S. Coleman Road

PARCEL NUMBER:  35251.9041

DATE ISSUED:  September 19, 2018

COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES:  4:00 ...

Notice of Application - B1802864/1500 S. Girard St.

PROJECT: Grading & Importing 100,000 CU YD for Residential Subdivision to Parcel Number 35244.9041

ADDRESS:  1500 South Girard Street

PARCEL NUMBER:  35251.9003

DATE ISSUED:  September 19, 2018

COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES:  4...

Notice of Application - B1802851

PROJECT:  Grading and Relocating of 1600 CU YDS on adjacent parcel for future construction of Gym

ADDRESS:  2804 E. Spangle Waverly Road, Spangle, WA   99031

PARCEL NUMBERS: 32103.9023. 32094.9007

OWNER:  Upper Columbia Mi...

Notice of Application - 12000 E. Midway Rd. - B1802413

PROJECT:  Grading for Private Road

ADDRESS:  12000 E. Midway Road

PARCEL NUMBERS: 47284.9065, 47284.9066, 47284.9067, 47284.9068, 47283.9076, 47283.9077, 47283.9078, 47283.9079, 47282.9080, 47282.9081, 47282.9082

DATE ISSUED:  &...

Notice of Application - 3021 S Sullivan - Church Addition/Remodel

PROJECT:  Church Addition/Remodel to add classrooms, storage and multipurpose room and remodel existing church classrooms, bathrooms and corridors.

PROJECT NUMBER:  B1801752

LOCATION:  3021 S. Sullivan Road, Veradale, WA

P...

Notice of Application - SMA-234-18 - Substantial Dev. Permit for Sanitary Sewer Pipeline

PROJECT:  SMA-234-18

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  A Proposed Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SSDP) for construction of a sanitary sewer pipeline on the existing Little Spokane River Bridge (N Little Spokane Drive) to include clearing a...

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!

Glenrose Trailhead Open

Spokane County's newest trailhead is open to the public!

Thinning begins this month at McLellan Conservation Area

This project is the final phase of pre-commercial thinning prescribed by the McLellan Forest Management Plan, which was developed in 2009. 50% of the funding for this project comes from WA DNR while 50% is being provided by Spokane County through a mainte...

Looking for a new trail to explore?

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

Traffic Restrictions and Delays for Dec. 14-21, 2018.

CONSTRUCTION<_o3a_p>Bigelow Gulch/Forker
IntersectionImpacts to Bigelow Gulch from Palmer to Forker Road during the reconstruction
of the intersection. SLOW DOWN and watch for signage. This is still an activeconstruction zone.
Spokane County Public Works:...

Google Maps giving incorrect information about Bigelow Gulch-Forker traffic revisions.

GOOGLE MAPS IS WRONG!

Please review the information below for the most current traffic revisions in the area of Bigelow Gulch and Forker Road.

Bigelow Gulch 5A

Improvement of the Bigelow Gulch Corridor connecting Forker Road to Progress Road via a new alignm...

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...

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.

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.

HOLIDAYS & HEROES 2018

Pictures from HOLIDAYS & HEROES 2018 last Sunday!! Finally, some fun and smiles!! 

This year’s Holidays & Heroes was incredibly fun and successful thanks to the hard work of Deputy Chris Young, Deputy Brad Humphrey, and all the S...

Traffic Unit Investigates Vehicle Found in the Spokane River

Traffic Unit Investigates Vehicle Found in the Spokane River

Spokane Valley Traffic Unit personnel are investigating the circumstances leading up to a vehicle being found in the south side of the Spokane River in the 17600 block of E. Montgomery in Spokane...

UPDATE: Suspect, Mason Day, Booked into Jail

UPDATE: Suspect, Mason Day, Booked into Jail

After being medically cleared from the hospital, the suspect, Mason Day, was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail for two counts of Assault 3^rd Degree (DV) and one count of Interfering with the Re...

UPDATE: Citizen’s Tip Leads to Stabbing Suspect’s Motorhome and Arrest – Victim in Stable Condition

UPDATE: Citizen’s Tip Leads to Stabbing Suspect’s Motorhome and Arrest – Victim in Stable Condition 

As of this morning, the 52-year-old victim from last night's stabbing in the 5200 block of E. Sprague remai...

Suspects Arrested and Charged with Attempted Murder and Criminal Conspiracy after a Vicious Assault

Suspects Arrested and Charged with Attempted Murder and Criminal Conspiracy after a Vicious Assault with a Hammer 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Deputies located two suspects of a violent assault, which ended with the victim being tran...

Major Crime Detectives Investigating Stabbing Near Costco

Major Crime Detectives Investigating Stabbing Near Costco

Spokane Valley Major Crimes Detectives are investigating a stabbing in the 5200 block of E. Sprague.  Initial information provided to Deputies arriving at the scene is the suspect and victi...

Suspect in Social Media Threats Investigation Arrested

Suspect in Social Media Threats Investigation Arrested 

This morning, Major Crimes Detectives arrested a 16-year-old female for her role instigating the SnapChat threats toward East Valley High School.  She was booked into the S...

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Mead High School Social Media Threat Investigation

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Mead High School Social Media Threat Investigation

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy Jeff Rogers contacted and arrested a 13-year-old female suspect in connection with last Tuesday’s soci...

UPDATE: Suspect in Cheney Shooting Arrested

UPDATE: Suspect in Cheney Shooting Arrested

On November 21, 2018, Spokane County Sheriff’s Detective Mike Ricketts obtained an arrest warrant for suspect, 21-year-old Kevin D. Clay of Kent WA, in connection with the shooting where three victims w...

UPDATE: Northbound Sullivan is Open to Traffic

UPDATE: Northbound Sullivan is Open to Traffic

Spokane Valley Deputies advise they have opened the northbound lanes of Sullivan to traffic. The southbound lanes remain closed with an estimated time to hopefully reopen them in the next 2 or possib...

Homicide Investigation on N. Bear Lake Road

Homicide Investigation on N. Bear Lake Road 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives are investigating a homicide at a residence, located in the 27000 block of N. Bear Lake Road, in North Spokane County.  The sus...

Missing Adult Female: Loc D. Nguyen

Missing Adult Female: Loc D. Nguyen  

Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Deputies are attempting to locate 24-year-old Loc D. Nguyen and are asking for your help.

Nguyen contacted her family/roommate on the evening of December 3, 2018, after she f...

Suspects in Social Media Threats Identified - No Imminent Danger to Students or Staff

Suspects in Social Media Threats Identified 

No Imminent Danger to Students or Staff

Investigators have identified the suspects involved in the social media threats aimed at three local high schools which caused fear in our community and ...

Social Media Threats Investigation Continues

Social Media Threats Investigation Continues

Spokane Valley and Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies, with the assistance of Major Crimes Detectives, continue to investigate the social media threat mentioning East Valley High School as wel...

Spokane Valley Deputies Investigating Social Media Threat

Spokane Valley Deputies Investigating Social Media Threat 

Spokane Valley Deputies, East Valley High School Resource Deputy McQuitty and East Valley School District Officials continue to work together to investigate a Snapchat threat posted last n...

One Vehicle Fatal Crash in Southeast Spokane County

One Vehicle Fatal Crash in Southeast Spokane County 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Investigators were called to the scene of a one vehicle crash early Sunday morning. The driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced...

Armed Convicted Felon Found Sleeping in Stolen Vehicle - Second Suspect also Arrested

Armed Convicted Felon Found Sleeping in Stolen Vehicle

Second Suspect also Arrested  

Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a located stolen vehicle.  The two suspects found sleeping inside were arrested and through the subsequent investiga...

Spokane County Search and Rescue Open House

Spokane County Search and Rescue Open House

If you’ve ever thought about being a Search and Rescue Volunteer, or would like to find out about our Search and Rescue Teams, please join us for our Open House on December 15, 2018, 10:00 am &ndash...

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Community Information Meeting regarding Risk Tool

We will be holding a Community meeting on Thursday December 13th from 5 to  6:30 PM at the Northeast Community Center to inform the public about the implementation of the PSA risk tool.  For more info see the information brochure&nbs...

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...