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 ...

18-SO-01 - Connectivity

The Spokane County Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 36.70A RCW, that a public hearing will be held on September 27, 2018 in the Board of County Commissioner's Hearing Room, Lower Level, Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway Ave., Spokane, WA. &am...

18-ZTA-02 - SMALL CELL FACILITIES

The Spokane County Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 36.70A RCW, that a public hearing will be held on September 27, 2018 in the Board of County Commissioner's Hearing Room, Lower Level, Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway Avenue, Spokane, WA. &...

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...

Ballot Drop Box Locations

All 24 Spokane County Ballot Drop Boxes for the November 6th General Election are open!

General Election Ballots Mailed

Check your mailbox! Over 315,000 ballots were mailed to registered voters Wednesday and Thursday for the November 6th General Election.

General Election Registration Deadline

The registration deadline for mail or online voter registrations and registration updates is Monday October 8th.

If you are not registered to vote in the state of Washington, you can still register in person until Monday, October 29th.  You must r...

Current Election Information

Check out our Current Election page for important dates, the Online Voters' Guide, 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.

Jason Hardin receives PNCWA Award

Jason Hardin was nominated for the award by Jacobs Engineering Group,
Inc., the operators of the Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility.Input for the nomination was provided by Jason’s supervisor who noted, “Hardin is ha...

Environmental Services receives international award.

Environmental Services is one of 32 utilities from around the world to receive the "Utility of the Future-Today" award during the WEFTEC Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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!

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 - 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 - PE-2071-2018

PROJECT:  Preliminary Plat of Sunview Ridge 1st Addition to divide 4.74 acres into 15 lots for single family residences in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBER:  46311.9095

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject site is k...

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 - Johnson Dredging on Spangle Creek

PROJECT:   Johnson Dredging on Spangle Creek

PARCEL NUMBER: 33332.9009

PROJECT LOCATION:  22906 S. SR 195 Hwy

DATE ISSUED:  September 13, 2018

COMMENT PERIOD ENDS:  September 27, 2018

APPLICANT:  Mark Johnson

SUPPORT...

Notice of Application - SP-1631-18

PROJECT:  Preliminary Short Plat to divide .90 acre into one (1) lot for an existing single family residence and two (2) duplex residences, in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBER: 36092.9041

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject...

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:   Sep...

Notice of Application - SP-1630-18

PROJECT:  Preliminary Short Plat to divide 2.14 acres into eight (8) lots for single family residences in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBER: 45042.0441

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject property is generally located east o...

Notice of Application - PW-2068-18

PROJECT:  Preliminary Plat to divide approximately 16.35 acres into 45 lots for 90 duplex units in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBERS: 25274.9186 & 25274.9084

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject site address 4719 W. Gard...

Notice of Application - 15600 S. Granite Rd/16000 S. Dover Rd

PROJECT: Grading for Private Road; Blasting for Private Road Development

ADDRESS: 15600 S. Granite Lake Rd/16000 S. Dover Road

PARCEL NUMBERS: 13043.0101-0108; 13054.0109; 13043,0110-0116; 13055.0117; 13051.9001; 14324.9014

DATE ISSUED:  July 30, 20...

Notice of Application - SP-1626-18

PROJECT: A Preliminary Short Plat to divide 2.46 acres into 7 lots for duplexes to include an existing single-family residence to remain on one of the lots.

PARCEL NUMBER: 36092.9036

PROJECT LOCATION: The subject site is generally located adjacent to and we...

Notice of Application - 4521 N. Arden - Add/Remodel to St. Joseph Catholic Church

PROJECT: Addition and Remodel to St. Joseph Catholic Church (Classrooms, Storage & Bathrooms)

PARCEL NUMBER: 55032.9278

PROJECT LOCATION: 4521 N. Arden Road, Otis Orchards, WA   99027

DATE ISSUED:  July 12, 2018

APPLICANT:  St. ...

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...

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!

Public Access Closure at Glenrose Continues

Spokane County residents will soon have a new trailhead to access the growing trail system within Dishman Hills. For safety reasons, this access point will be closed to the public during construction, which is anticipated to continue through October.

No Tricks, Just Treats

Home-made dog treat recipes for your fiendish, furry friend.

Shelter Myths

Myth: The major reasons dogs end up in shelters is because they were seized in criminal cases, or were too aggressive to own safely... 

A Devilish Dilema

You might be tempted to make your cat or dog a super hero or diva, but the decision on whether or not to don a costume should be left up to your pet. "Some pets love the attention and wearing a costume and posi9ng for pictures is in their nature,&quo...

Black Cat Myths

Unfortunately, the truth is kind of scary too. Year-round, black cats are the least likely to get adopted in shelters across the U.S. In fact, black animals in general take more time to find homes, say Gail Buchwald, Senior Vice President of the Adoption ...

Little Lost Pet. Big Scary World.

It's a big, scary world out there for cats and dogs who are lost and alone, far from home. And even though you may think pet would never run away - never be one of the lost ones cowering in an alley or running across a busy street - the sad fact is that i...

Deputies Work Together with Family to Help Man in Need

Deputies Work Together with Family to Help Man in Need 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies, responding to reported male who may be violent, worked with family members and each other to safely take him into protective custody, en...

Man Arrested for Threats and Shooting into the Floor of House

Man Arrested for Threats and Shooting into the Floor of House 

Spokane Valley Deputies arrested a male suspect Friday evening after he fired a weapon into the floor of his home and threatened to kill three people.  The suspect was charged...

Detectives Hope to Identify the Owner of this Unique Property

Detectives Hope to Identify the Owner of this Unique Property

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Task Force (ITF) Detective Jennifer Sutter is attempting to identify the owner(s) of these items recovered during an investigati...

Fatal One Vehicle Crash in East Spokane County

Fatal One Vehicle Crash in East Spokane County

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating a fatal, one vehicle crash on N. Forker Rd.

On October 19, 2018, at approximately 7:40 a.m., Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to t...

Man Arrested for Threatening/Harassment of 911 Operator

Man Arrested for Threatening/Harassment of 911 Operator

Spokane Valley Deputies arrested a male suspect Tuesday morning after he made repeated calls to 911, where he was highly agitated and abusive, stating he was dangerous, becoming a terrorist and made t...

Detectives Charge Husband with Murder

Detectives Charge Husband with Murder 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives, investigating the unattended death of a 64-year-old woman in June of this year, developed probable cause to arrest and charge the d...

Spokane County Sheriff's Citizens Advisory Board Meeting

K9 Khan has Busy Night Locating Suspects Attempting to Hide

K9 Khan has Busy Night Locating Suspects Attempting to Hide

Last night, at two separate locations, Spokane Valley Deputy Tyler Kullman and his partner K9 Khan assisted Spokane Valley Deputies and Spokane Police Officers locate suspects who decided to hide ...

Suspect Arrested for Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Child

Suspect Arrested for Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Child 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Sexual Assault Unit (SAU) Detective Rob Satake, investigating information regarding a sexual assault obtained from the Post Falls Polic...

Detectives, with the Help of Victims, Nab Internet Scammer

Detectives, with the Help of Victims, Nab Internet Scammer 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Task Force (ITF) Detectives worked together with victims to investigate an internet car scammer who defrauded victims hop...

Hiring: Automotive Technician (Civil Service)- Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Fleet Services Garage

Hiring: Automotive Technician (Civil Service)

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Fleet Services Garage

These positions do not open very often so take this opportunity to apply.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 12:00 p.m...

Traffic Stop Leads to the Seizure of 1.5 lbs of Meth, 2 oz of Heroin, Pills & a MP 40 Submachine Gun

Traffic Stop Leads to the Seizure of 1.5 Pounds of Meth, 2 Ounces of Heroin, Several Pills and a MP 40 Submachine Gun  

A traffic stop conducted by Spokane Valley Deputy Garrett Spencer led to the subsequent arrest of both occupants and eventually...

Congratulations 2018 Sheriff’s Office Award Recipients

Congratulations 2018 Sheriff’s Office Award Recipients 

These Sheriff’s Office Employees and Outstanding Citizens have risen above and beyond expectations and we are extremely honored to recognize their exceptional work. Please...

Congratulations to our 2018 S.C.O.P.E. Award Recipients

Congratulations to our 2018 S.C.O.P.E. Award Recipients

Please take a minute to help us recognize and say, “Thank You” to this year’s award winners, as well as ALL our Volunteers!! We could not do it without their selfless ded...

Person Attempting to Make Explosive Device Severely Injured

Person Attempting to Make Explosive Device Severely Injured

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives continue to investigate last night’s incident where it was reported an adult male was attempting to construct an explosi...

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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...

GMP Changes Effective Immediately (Temporary) Please Read

Due to a significant reduction in our volunteer numbers, the following changes will be EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

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1. Final Accounting hearings will be set 60 days out instead of 30 days. GMP will have 60 days to audit instead of 30 days.

2. Accountin...