Spokane County Urges Public to Comment on Proposed Utility Tax by the City of Spokane

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County remains steadfast in its opposition to the Spokane City Council’s request to impose its utility tax upon the County owned Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation facility, which only serves 24 city of Spokane resid...

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Bigelow/Forker Corridor Project

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Love is Ageless

Some of the most wonderful animals we have at the shelter are classified as seniors. Skip the tough puppy or kitten stage by bringing home an older companion.

Keep Your Feline Fit

Being overweight adds stress upon your cat's body and puts your cat at an increased risk of diabetes, liver problems, and joint pain. Find tips on keeping your cat in tip-top shape.

COVID-19 Impacts

Find out what Spokane County is doing to keep its citizens and animals safe during this pandemic.

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2020 Year in Review Report

The Treasurer's Office 2020 Year in Review: Collecting, Safeguarding, and Investing Spokane County's Public Funds.

Meet the Treasurer

Treasurer of Spokane County Michael J. Baumgartner: Bio & Contact Information

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Ballots Mailed for Partial-County Election

Ballots for residents in the Riverside, Rosalia, St. John and Tekoa School Districts are on their way! Election day is February 8th.

February 8, 2022 Special Election

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Sewer billing rates change on February 1, 2022.

Sewer Billing Rates Change on February 1, 2022

Effective February 1, 2022, Spokane County will implement new rates for all sewer customer types, per County Resolution #21-0894 adopted on December 14, 2021. For a single-family, the charge will be $47.41 per...

Regional Solid Waste System Announces Rate Increase at North County and Valley Transfer Stations.

The Spokane County Regional Solid Waste System announces a rate increase at the North County and Valley Transfer Stations beginning on January 1, 2022.

Notice of Application - 13033 W SR 902 Hwy

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Regional training center and indoor small arms firing range for Spokane County

PARCEL NUMBER:  14111.9002

PROJECT LOCATION:  13033 West SR 902 Highway

ZONING:  Rural Traditional

DATE ISSUED:  ...

Notice of Application - SP-1705-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Proposed Preliminary Short Plat to divide 4.83 acre into two (2) lots in the Rural Activity Center (RAC) zone,

PARCEL NUMBER:  39104.9090

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject site is located west and adjacent to N....

Notice of Application - SP-1704-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Proposed Preliminary Short Plat to divide approximately .95 acres into 5 lots for one (1) duplex, one (1) zero lot-line duplex, and two (2) single family residences in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone. 

PARCEL ...

Notice of Application - PE-2104-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Plat of 32nd & Conklin to divide 19.33 acres into 105 lots for single family residences in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone. 

PARCEL NUMBER:  45254.9013 & 45254.9112

PROJECT LOCATION...

Notice of Application - CRP-3263 (Sunset Highway Bridge Removal)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Spokane County Public Works is proposing t remove an existing bridge on Sunset Hwy over North Fork Little Deep Creek.  This project will include a small amount of stream restorationand removal of the approach to US ...

Notice of Application - CRP-3277 (57th Ave. and Freya St. Roundabout

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Spokane County Public Wors is proposing to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Freya Street and 57th Avenue.  The existing intersection consists of 2-way stop control on Freya St. only.  Modificat...

Notice of Application - SP-1703-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  A preliminary Short Plat to divide a 21.74 acre parcel, with an existing home, into a Rural Cluster complsed of two (2) small lots for a single-family residence and one large remainder parcel.

PARCEL NUMBER:  24216.9...

Notice of Application - SP-1674A-20

NOTICE OF APPLICATION-FINAL PLAT ALTERATION

FILE NO.: SP-1674A-20

PERMIT NUMBER: ALT-0005-2021

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:  The purpose of this alteration is to add a 33-foot shared driveway easement between lots 2 & 3, and to modify the map legend...

Notice of Application - PS-2103-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Plat of Glenrose to divide approximately 25.52 acres into 93 lots for single family residences in the Low Densiy Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBERS:  35352.0305; 35352.9111; 35352.9061; 35351.9127

PROJ...

Notice of Application - SP-1702-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Short Plat to divide 1.18 acres into six (6) lots for single-family residential dwellings in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBER:  55201.0111

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject site ...

Notice of Application - SP-1701-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Short Plat to divide .44 acres into two (2) lots for single-family residential use in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBER:  26131.0401

PROJECT LOCATION:  The subject site is loca...

Notice of Application - SP-1700-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Preliminary Short Plat to divide .58 acres into two (2) lots for one (1) existing single-family home and one (1) proposed single-family residential lot in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zone.

PARCEL NUMBER:  36184...

Notice of Application - SMA-244-21

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  Shoreline Variance to construct a new single-family residence 56' feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of the Spokane River, whereas the Spokane County Shoreline Master Program requires 150 feet.  ...

Got some snowshoes for Christmas?

Check out conditions before you head out! We have trailhead web cameras at several trailheads providing images refreshed every 10 minutes!

Trentwood Trailhead Now Open!

The 3rd trailhead serving Antoine Peak Conservation Area is now open! Located at 17711 E. Wellesley Ave, this trailhead provides access to several new trails! Check it out today!

This new trailhead features 20 paved parking stalls, separated truck and trai...

2021 Conservation Futures Nomination Round

Every 5-6 years, Spokane County Parks opens a new Conservation Futures Open Nomination Round to solicit new properties ("nominations") to consider funding the acquisition of for public open space. See where we're at in this multi-month process!

Make Beacon Hill Public Project Updates

Make Beacon Hill Public Project is a partnership between Spokane County, City of Spokane, Evergreen East MBA, Avista, and Inland NW Land Conservancy to acquire and preserve property containing the core of the mountain bike trail system on Beacon Hill.

Road district crews make good use of dry weather pattern.

Spokane County remains in a freeze-thaw cycle for the next week with overnight lows dipping below freezing and afternoon highs that feel like a whisper of spring. Crews in all four road districts continue to apply sand and deicer to trouble spots (hills, ...

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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The Spokane Regional Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) sees continued growth and success assisting people

The Spokane Regional Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) sees continued growth and success assisting people experiencing behavioral health crisis in its’ second year of operation 

Year-end data shows the BHU had an increase o...

Update: Detectives Identifies and Arrest Convicted Felon for Multiple Charges in Addition to Charges

Update: Detectives Identifies and Arrest Convicted Felon for Multiple Charges in Additional Charges Stemming from a New Crime Spree

Spokane County Investigative Unit (SCIU) Detectives continued the investigation into the multiple burglary calls w...

Major Crimes Detective Investigating N. Spokane County Shooting

Major Crimes Detective Investigating N. Spokane County Shooting 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man hospitalized with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wo...

UPDATE: Fatal Auto/Pedestrian Crash on E. Sprague

UPDATE: Fatal Auto/Pedestrian Crash on E. Sprague

Traffic Unit Investigators Work to Identify Driver of Dark-Colored Truck

Spokane Valley Traffic Unit Investigators are attempting to identify the driver of a dark-colored truck who may have informa...

Major Crimes Detectives Arrest Husband for Murder

Major Crimes Detectives Arrest Husband for Murder 

This afternoon, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives, investigating what was initially reported as a suicide, arrested the husband of the victim for Murder 2...

Deputies Locate and Arrest Vehicle Prowling Suspect

Deputies Locate and Arrest Vehicle Prowling Suspect

Spokane Valley Deputies located a suspected vehicle prowler who broke a victim’s car window and attempted to steal several items, including two bags of tools.  The suspect, wh...

Deputies Investigate School Threat

Deputies Investigate School Threat

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating a phone threat to Mead High School.  As a precaution to ensure the safety of students and staff, additional Deputies remained at the ...

UPDATE: Justin R. Hoff has been located in a neighboring county, and he is safe.

Sheriff’s Office Searches for Missing Man

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue personnel and Deputies are searching in the Newman Lake area for a missing adult, 26-year-old Justin R. Hoff.  Hoff&rsquo...

Felony DV Suspect Arrested After Trying to Hide from Deputies and K9

Felony DV Suspect Arrested After Trying to Hide from Deputies and K9 

Spokane Valley Deputies, with the assistance of K9 Med, located an uncooperative male who tried to avoid arrest for over two hours while Deputies gave announcements fo...

FREE 2022 Washington State Boater Education Classes

FREE 2022 Washington State Boater Education Classes 

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit would like to invite you to attend one of their scheduled FREE Washington State Boater Education Classes.  

Effective ...

Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Deputy

Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Deputy

On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, Spokane County Undersheriff/Spokane Valley Police Chief David Ellis swore in and welcomed our newest Deputy, Sebastien Vandenberghe.

Deputy Sebastien Va...

Detectives Ask Public for Information Regarding Nude Runner in the Minnehaha Park-Beacon Hill Area

Detectives Ask Public for Information Regarding Nude Runner in the Minnehaha Park-Beacon Hill Area 

Spokane County Sheriff’s Sexual Assault Unit Detective Brad Humphrey is asking for the public’s help as he investigat...

Fatal Auto/Pedestrian Crash on E. Sprague

Fatal Auto/Pedestrian Crash on E. Sprague

Spokane Valley Traffic Unit Investigators are at the scene of a fatal auto/pedestrian collision on E. Sprague Avenue, west of S. Chronicle Road, in Spokane Valley.  The adult male driver of the v...

Fatal Crash on N. Wood Road

Fatal Crash on N. Wood Road

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit Investigators are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on N. Wood Road.  One driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the second driver received wh...

Spokane County Victim Services

We know that being a survivor or witness of violence can be devastating and difficult to navigate. That’s why we are eager to share a video that highlights many of the resources and services available to help victims and survivors of crime in th...

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 Spok...

Spokane County Investment Policy Receives GIOA Professional Certification

For Immediate Release: 

April 19, 2021

Spokane County Investment Policy receives Government Investment Officers Association professional certification  

Spokane County, WA – The Spokane County Investment Policy ...

Treasurer's Office Releases 2020 Year in Review Report

Click here to read the 2020 Treasurer's Office Year in Review Report:

For Immediate Release: 

February 10th, 2021

Treasurer’s Office Releases 2020 Year in Review Report: Highlights $22.7 Million Investment Income, Tax Ex...