Notice of Public Meeting - August 15, 2019

The Public meeting will be held on August 15, 2019 in the Board of County Commissioner's Hearing Room, Lower Level, Public Works Bldg. 1026 W. Broadway Ave

The Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

The purpose of the Notice of P...

***ATTENTION***Spokane County Burning Restrictions

By Order of the Fire Code Official, pursuant to Chapter 3 of the International Fire code (IFC) as amended by WAC 51-54A, and Chapter 3.06 of the Spokane County Code (SCC), each as adopted by Spokane County; fire forecasting provided through NW Interagency...

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...

Primary Election Results

Unofficial Election Results were updated August 12th! Next update will be Monday, August 19th. Election results are certified on August 20th.

Register to Vote

Don't wait until the last minute. Register to Vote or update your address today!

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Environmental Services and Water Reclamation Facility receive awards.

The Environmental Services Department has received international recognition for Watershed Stewardship - and the Water Reclamation Facility has been honored with an Outstanding Performance Award from the State Department of Ecology.

Hot, dry conditions trigger burn ban.

The elevated fire potential has prompted the Spokane County Fire Code Official to issue burn restrictions for the unincorporated areas, beginning on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. This means that unauthorized open burning and specified outdoor recreational fir...

Prepare for Wildfire Smoke Season at #SpokaneSmokeReady

(The following is an excerpt from a Spokesman-Review story by Megan Rowe on 6/26/19. For the complete story, go to: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/jun/26/spokane-area-agencies-seek-to-educate-people-throu/ 

Wednesday, June 26th is ...

Seasonal hours resume at solid waste transfer stations.

The Spokane County Regional Solid Waste System's "seasonal hours" will continue through October 31, 2019.

Spokane County Environmental Services

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – The Spokane County Environmental Services Department has been internationally recognized for its leadership and presented with the Utility of the Future Today award for Watershed Stewardship.  In addition, the Wa...

July 2019 Spotlight

From Hangman Valley Golf Course, County Commissioner Josh Kerns talks with golf professional Steve Nelke and Parks Director Doug Chase about summer activities in Spokane County.

Find a Park

Enjoy the warmer weather at one of Spokane County's community parks or picnic shelters!

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...

Key Performance Indicators

Spokane County Government is dedicated to excellence by upholding the public trust with responsive, cost effective, customer-driven services that enhance and protect the quality of life for all citizens. Selecting one of the links below will display key p...

Notice of Application - SP-1647-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Attached is a proposed Preliminary Short Plat to divide 4.45 acres into four (4) rural residential lots in the Rural Activity Center (RAC) zone.

PARCEL NUMBER:  37232.9101

PROECT LOCATION:  The subject site i...

Notice of Application - PS-2082-2019

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Plat of Glennaire & Willamette to divide 6.97 acres into 16 lots for single-family residences in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone. 

PARCEL NUMBER:  34022.9052

PROJECT LOCATION:  ...

Notice of Application - 4511 S. Glenrose Road/B1901624

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Change of use - Storage building to (8) additional sleeping units w/restrooms & construct corridor for main building connection for Morning Star Boys Ranch

PARCEL NUMBER:  34021.9152

PROJECT LOCATION:  45...

Notice of Application - BSP-118-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Binding Site Plan to divide 109 acres into a 59 lot Commerce Park in the Light Industrial (LI) zone.

PARCEL NUMBERS:  25342.9097; 25345.9109; 25342.9084; 25343.9039

LOCATION OF PROJECT:  The subje...

Notice of Application - SP-1643-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Short Plat to divide one (1) acre into five (5) lots for single family residences in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBER: 36184.2733

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject property is generally l...

Notice of Application - PW-2081-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Plat of the Preserve to divide 636.28 acres into 63 lots for single family residences, within a Rural Cluster, in the Rural Traditional (RT) and Rural Conservation (RCV) zones.

PARCEL NUMBERS:  16254.0101...

Notice of Application - B1901602 - 16525 N. Day Mt. Spokane Rd.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Grading for Bridge/Stream Crossing for Driveway to Future Residence

PARCEL NUMBER:  47304.9066

PROJECT LOCATION:  16525 N. Day Mt. Spokane Road

ZONING:  Rural Traditional

DATE ISSUED:  June 20...

Notice of Application - SP-1645-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Proposed Rural Cluster Development Preliminary Short Plat to divide approximately 40 acres into three (3) 2+ acre rural residential lots and one (1) 30.5 acre open space, remainder parcel in the Rural Traditional (RT) zones

P...

Notice of Application - SP-1642-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  A preliminary Short Plat to divide 4.73 acres into nine (9) lots for single family homes.

PARCEL NUMBER: 55302.9101

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject site is generally located in the north of and adjacent to Morningside ...

Notice of Application - SP-1644-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  A preliminary Short Plat to divide 1.83 acres into four (4) lots.  One lot is to be used for an existing home, two others for single-family dwellings and one for a duplex dwelling.

PARCEL NUMBER: 26131.9097

PROJECT LO...

Notice of Application - B1901655 - 5204 N. Starr Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Precast Concrete Manufacturing Facility

PARCEL NUMBER: 56363.0127

PROJECT LOCATION:  5204 N. Starr Road

ZONING:  Light Industrial

DATE ISSUED:  June 19, 2019

APPLICANT:  Winkler Brothers Land &...

Notice of Application - BSP-117-19/MHP-01-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Binding Site Plan for a proposed Manufactured Home Park to allow 300 units on approximately 50 acres in the Low Density Residential (LDR) Zone.

PARCEL NUMBER: 45341.9159

LOCATION OF PROJECT:  The subject p...

Notice of Application - PN-2080-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Rural Cluster Preliminary Plat to divide approximately 95 acres into nineteen (19) single-family residential dwelling unit lots on 12.10 acres, and one (1) 82.9 acre open space remainder parcel that will include a future sin...

Notice of Application - B1901579 - 11135 W. Westbow Ln.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Textile Building Addition

PARCEL NUMBER: 14124.9063

PROJECT ADDRESS:  11135 W. Westbow Lane

DATE ISSUED:  June 14, 2019

APPLICANT:  B F Goodrich Company

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

• Notice of Application
• Site Pla...

Notice of Application - CUN-04-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Conditional Use Permit for a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit in the Low Density Residential (LDR) Zone pursuant to Section 14.606.240(1) of the Spokane County Zoning Code.

PARCEL NUMBER:  36044.0106

PROJECT ADDRESS A...

Notice of Application - B1901413

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Automated Butane Blending System - (1) 60,000 Gal Above Ground LP Tank

PARCEL NUMBER: 36223.9030

PROJECT ADDRESS:  3301 East Lincoln Road

DATE ISSUED:  June 7, 2019

APPLICANT:  Energy Transfer/Alice Wi...

Notice of Application - SP-1641-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Attached is a proposed Rural Cluster Development Preliminary Short Plat to divide 22.2 acres into two (2) 2.34 & 4.03 acre rural residential lots and one (1) 14.8 acre open space remainder parcel in the Rural Conservatio...

Revised Notice of Application - PN-2072-18

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Revised Preliminary Plat of Waikiki Estates to divide 16.52 acres into 60 lots for single family residences in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PROJECT ADDRESS AND LOCATION:  The subject site is generally loca...

Notice of Application - SMA-239-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Shoreline Variance and Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to allow sections of a dock for crew boats to be constructed up to 10 feet wide, whereas the Spokane County Shoreline Master Program regulations only allow walk...

Notice of Application - 12509 N. Market Street

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Grading of 41,500 CU YDS CUT/18,000 CU YDS Fill and construction of grandstands, stadium, concession and athletic dressing/locker room buildings and associated parking for Mead School District performing arts and athletic fa...

Notice of Application - CUW-03-19/VW-01-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Conditional Use permit to allow a Wireless Communication Support Tower in the Rural Conservation (RCV) zone pursuant to Section 14.618.240(27) of the Zoning Code, with Variances to allow a maximum tower height of 190' and a ...

Notice of Application - 5625 S. Palouse Hwy/B1901015_B1901016

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Passenger Shelter, Operations Support Building and Site Improvements for 100-stall Park & Ride Facility

LOCATION OF PROJECT:  Generally located in the NE 1/4 of Section 03, Township 24 North, Range 43 EWM, Spokan...

Notice of Application - PS-2077-18

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Plat of Wheatland Estates in the Town of Spangle, to divide 50.55 acres into 190 lots for single family residences in the Residential Zone.

PARCEL NUMBERS: 32045.0044, 32042.0038, 32042.0046

PROJE...

Notice of Application - PN-2078-19

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Plat of Sundance Meadows to divide 88.44 acres into 475 lots for single family residences in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBERS: 26163.9031, 26163.9028. 26163.9025

PROJECT ADDRESS AND LOCATION: ...

Several Trailheads Now Have Webcams!

Wondering whether to bring your snowshoes or looking to avoid the crowds? Checkout our new trailhead webcams before heading out!

Looking for a new trail to explore?

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

Burn Restriction in Effect for Spokane County Parks

Please click on the link below to see how the current burn restriction might affect your recreation plans at Spokane County's parks. This restriction may be amended as conditions change and require.

Road construction and maintenance through August 22, 2019.

SPOKANE COUNTY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS AND DELAYS

http://www.spokanecounty.org/3828/Weekly-Travel-Impacts-Map

For: 08/16/2019 - 08/22/2019

CONSTRUCTION

Aero-Westbow Roundabout

Aero Rd: from Westbow Rd to Westbow Rd

Flaggers May Be Present (Both...

Glenrose-Carnahan Roundabout completed.

Spokane County Commissioner Mary Kuney and County Engineer Chad Coles announced today that the Glenrose-Carnahan Roundabout project has been completed and reopened to traffic.

According to Commissioner Kuney, as this area has grown it became clear that the...

Hot, dry conditions trigger burn ban.

The elevated fire potential has prompted the Spokane County Fire Code Official to issue burn restrictions for the unincorporated areas, beginning on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. This means that unauthorized open burning and specified outdoor recreational fir...

Euclid Road bridge is CLOSED until further notice.

The bridge is owned by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Railroad officials have not yet announced their plans or timeline for either repairing or replacing the bridge. Public Works closed access to the bridge as a matter of public safety after f...

Maintenance Vehicle Activity

See a map of graders, plows, and sweepers currently working in Spokane County.

Gravel Road Stabilization Project

Check out the trial project that Spokane County Public Works will be starting in 2019.

Geiger Boulevard Improvements

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

Bigelow/Forker Corridor Project

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

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

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

WA DOC Brownstone Work Release Inmate Walks Away from Hospital

WA DOC Brownstone Work Release Inmate Walks Away from Hospital  

Yesterday evening, a Washington State Department of Corrections Brownstone Work Release Inmate, 54-year-old Shannon B. Morley, walked away from Valley Hospital.  Morley was ...

Armed Suspect Fires Weapon Outside a Business-SIRR Team Investigating Deputy Involved Shooting

Armed Suspect Fires Weapon Outside a Business

  SIRR Team Investigating Deputy Involved Shooting

Spokane Valley Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call of a male, armed with a pistol, attempting to enter a business which is not o...

UPDATE: Suspect Identified and Arrested with the Public’s Help

UPDATE: Suspect Identified and Arrested with the Public’s Help 

With tips flowing in after the release of the suspect’s picture on July 5, 2019, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit (SCIU) Dete...

Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest Offers Reward-Umpqua Bank Armed Robbery Suspect

Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest Offers Reward

Umpqua Bank Armed Robbery Suspect

Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest, in partnership with the Washington Bankers Association (WBA), is offering a $1000 reward for anyone providing information leading ...

Suspect’s Attempt to Elude Deputy Hilton and K9 Bane Unsuccessful

Suspect’s Attempt to Elude Deputy Hilton and K9 Bane Unsuccessful 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Clay Hilton, along with his K9 partner Bane, located a suspect, 37-year-old Shane S. Rupert, after he attempted...

Help Us Welcome Seven New Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies

Help Us Welcome Seven New Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies 

On Thursday, August 1, 2019, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Dave Ellis swore in seven new Deputies.  They are attending the Basic Law Enforceme...

Umpqua Bank Armed Robbery: Can You Help Identify this Suspect?

Umpqua Bank Armed Robbery: Can You Help Identify this Suspect?

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives are searching for the suspect who robbed the Umpqua Bank located at 10406 N. Division, this afternoon.  

On August 12, ...

DV Suspect Arrested a 2nd Time Following Another Violent Assault

DV Suspect Arrested a 2^nd Time Following Another Violent Assault

Spokane Valley Deputies arrested and booked 23-year-old Chase M. Weiler for three felony domestic violence-related charges.  Weiler was previously arrested on May 28, 2019, and charg...

Detectives Ask for Your Help Identifying Suspect

Detectives Ask for Your Help Identifying Suspect 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit (SCIU) Detective Dean Meyer would like your help identifying the male in these photos.    

The male is suspect...

Video: Rescue 3 Flight Crew Hoists Three Hikers to Safety

Video: Rescue 3 Flight Crew Hoists Three Hikers to Safety after a Fourth Member of their Group Suffers a Fatal Fall 

A Spokane Regional Air Support Unit (SRASU) Flight Crew responded to Iron Cap Mountain in King County for the rescue of three hike...

UPDATE: Skyview Stabbing

UPDATE: Skyview Stabbing

Major Crime Detectives arrested 26-year-old Christopher K. Lane-Propstra last night and booked him into the Spokane County Jail for Assault 1^st Degree (DV).   Lane-Propstra told Investigators he acted in self-defense. &...

Spokane Valley Deputies Respond to Stabbing on Skyview

Spokane Valley Deputies Respond to Stabbing on Skyview

Spokane Valley Deputies are at the scene of a reported stabbing.  One male has been detained, and a second male was transported to a hospital with possible life-threatening injuries.  ...

During Wildfires/Natural Disasters, Be Prepared and Be Cautious of Random People Offering to Help

During Wildfires/Natural Disasters, Be Prepared and Be Cautious of Random People Offering to Help  

As we enter fire season, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and Greater Spokane Department of Emergency Management would like t...

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...

Local Court Rules for Spokane County

Complete list can be found here: https://www.spokanecounty.org/1675/Local-Court-Notices-Resources-Rules 

Treasurer Makes First Investment Pool Transaction in Corporate Debt Securities

The Spokane County Investment Pool completed a transaction this week to invest in corporate debt securities for the first time in its history. Treasurer releases statement confirming transaction details.

Treasurer Loans $2.5 Million In Start-Up Financing to Spokane Regional Emergency Communications

Treasurer Baumgartner announces issuing of $2.5 million in start up financing for Spokane Regional Emergency Communications operations.

Treasurer Baumgartner Releases Spokane County Investment Pool Trade Details

The Spokane County Investment Pool recently completed a transaction totaling $100mm. Click below for full details of the transaction and information on how the Spokane County Investment Pool serves the taxpayers.

Treasurer Michael Baumgartner Announces Release of 2019 Property Tax Statements

Tax amounts are now available online and statements have been mailed. Read the full release below.

Press Release on Taxpayer Refunds

Treasurer Michael Baumgartner releases statement on 2018 county tax refunds totaling $4.4 million.