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Aquatic Facility Closures

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Assessor Alerts

1 Alert
August 21, 2023 12:37 PM

Property Tax Relief for Those Affected by Wildfires

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- Those effected by the devastating wildfires affecting the West Plains and North Spokane communities may be eligible to receive some tax relief for the current year's property taxes.

Contact Spokane County Assessor’s office at...

Property Tax Relief for Those Affected by Wildfires

Board of Equalization

1 Alert
June 3, 2022 1:41 PM

2023 Taxpayer Petition Now Available

Petitions can either be emailed to spokaneboe@spokanecounty.org or mailed to the address listed above.

Building and Planning

2 Alerts
June 12, 2023 3:55 PM

Public Participation - Spokane County Planning Commission

Assist us in enhancing our public participation process by completing a short questionnaire providing useful information concerning public participation and how service to our citizens can be enhanced.

June 29, 2022 9:57 AM

West Plains Urban Growth Area Study

Building & Planning is studying land use and development patterns for part of the West Plains Urban Growth Area, generally along the I-90 corridor. Maps and documents are available online. Comments and observations may be sent to the planning team via...

West Plains Urban Growth Area Study

Communications Office

11 Alerts
March 27, 2020 1:40 PM

COVID-19 and Superior Court Operations

In order to minimize in person contact, the Court is temporarily allowing some access via email.

Superior Court remains committed to protecting the safety and security of our community while performing our Constitutional duties. The Court is considered essential business as declared in Governor Inslee’s Stay-Home-Stay-Healthy order issued March 23,...

COVID-19 and Superior Court Operations
March 20, 2020 5:39 PM

County transfer stations remain open, ask for better social distancing

The Spokane County Regional Solid Waste System is working to maintain critical public services.

The Spokane County Regional Solid Waste System is working to maintain critical public services, like the disposal of garbage. The North County and Valley transfer stations are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Waste-to-Energy Facility is also...

County transfer stations remain open, ask for better social distancing
March 20, 2020 5:36 PM

PARKS & REC: All play structures are closed until further notice.

Play equipment closed while parks and recreation areas stay open.

All “public” play structures, including swing sets, climbing walls and workout stations within Spokane County are closed due to the challenges of effectively disinfecting these areas and maintaining social distancing guidelines while using these...

PARKS & REC: All play structures are closed until further notice.
March 19, 2020 4:08 PM

Public Works Bldg remains open - limits public access.

The departments of Building and Planning, Environmental Services and Public Works will maintain current hours of operation with restricted access to customer service areas.

Spokane County, WA – March 19, 2020 – The departments of Building and Planning, Environmental Services and Public Works are housed in the Spokane County Public Works Building at 1026 W. Broadway (east of the County Courthouse). All three departments will...

Public Works Bldg remains open - limits public access.
March 18, 2020 1:57 PM

Spokane County Regional Veterans Services Office Announcements regarding COVID-19

Effective March 16th, Spokane County Veterans Services Office began responding to clients by providing the option for phone and online communication

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. - March 18, 2020 – Effective Monday, March 16th, Spokane County Veterans Services Office began responding to clients by providing the option for phone and online communication so veterans and their families can still reach the office...

Spokane County Regional Veterans Services Office Announcements regarding COVID-19
March 18, 2020 1:24 PM

Detention Services Covid-19 information

Spokane County Detention Services have initiated additional public health and safety measures in response to COVID-19, to include the suspension of social visits and volunteers. Read all changes in full description.

• Detention Service lobby closed to the public until further notice
• Social visits suspended until further notice
• Volunteers are not being allowed until further notice
• We are currently checking offenders at intake for signs and symptoms of the virus...

Detention Services Covid-19 information
March 18, 2020 12:25 PM

Treasurer, Auditor & Assessor Move to Virtual Customer Service in COVID-19 Response

Offices of the Spokane County Treasurer, Auditor, and Assessor will move their customer service operations to a virtual format effective March 19th until May 1st. Citizens can still receive services online, via email or regular mail, and by phone.

In response to Governor and Health Authority mandates limiting public crowd size, the Offices of the Spokane County Treasurer, Auditor, and Assessor will move their customer service operations to a virtual format effective Thursday March 19th and lasting...

Treasurer, Auditor & Assessor Move to Virtual Customer Service in COVID-19 Response
March 16, 2020 5:46 PM

COVID-19 Superior Court Operations

The Superior Court bench met on March 16, 2020 to discuss the court's ongoing response to the COVID-19. The court facilities will remain open but there are modifications to operations which should increase the safety of court participants and staff.

Beginning March 17, 2020, the following will occur:

• All jury trials will be suspended through April 24, 2020.
• All jurors summoned to appear through April 24, 2020 are excused.
• All bench trials will be suspended through April 13, 2020.
• The court...

COVID-19 Superior Court Operations
March 16, 2020 5:09 PM

County Clerk Announces Office Procedures Regarding COVID-19

The Spokane County Clerk’s Office currently remains open during our public business hours of 8:30-4:00 Monday-Friday.

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. - March 16, 2020 – The Spokane County Clerk’s Office currently remains open during our public business hours of 8:30-4:00 Monday-Friday.
All procedures remain in place for filing and requesting documents as well as Legal Financial...

County Clerk Announces Office Procedures Regarding COVID-19
March 16, 2020 2:08 PM

Public Works Update: Public asked to make sewer payments by phone, mail or online

Access to the fourth-floor of the Spokane County Public Works Building is severely limited until further notice. The fourth floor is the location for the Environmental Services Department, including Sewer Billing and the Regional Solid Waste System.

Sewer bills are due by Wednesday, March 25th and we are asking the public to pay their bills by phone, mail or online.

* Payments by Phone: Monthly sewer charges can be paid by telephone using your bank account, debit card or credit card. Call...

Public Works Update: Public asked to make sewer payments by phone, mail or online
March 16, 2020 1:48 PM

Events at the Spokane County Fairground Canceled

With the current COVID-19 information received today from the Spokane County Regional Health District, The Spokane County Fair and Expo Center is cancelling all scheduled events with over 250 attendees for the next 30 days, effective immediately.

The events affected as of March 13, 2020 are as follows:

Inland NW Motorcycle Show and Sale- March 13-15, 2020

4-H Tack Swap-March 14, 2020

Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show-March 19-22, 2020

Just Between Friends Sale-March 27-March 29, 2020

Gem,...

Events at the Spokane County Fairground Canceled

County-wide Alerts

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CSHCD

1 Alert
December 30, 2020 1:42 PM

ATTENTION

All COVID-19 complaints regarding business or mask-wearing violations should be reported to the Spokane Regional Health District at (509) 324-1500 and not reported to this website.

District Court

1 Alert
August 17, 2023 10:13 AM

Removing Drug Possession Cases (and receiving refunds) after Blake case:

In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court found the law criminalizing drug possession unconstitutional. As a result of this decision, known as State v. Blake, any Blake-related convictions qualify to be removed (vacated) from one's criminal record, and...

Removing Drug Possession Cases (and receiving refunds) after Blake case:

Emergency Management

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GMP

4 Alerts
February 3, 2022 6:25 PM

Uniform Guardianship Act Changes

The Uniform Guardianship Act went into effect on 1/1/2022 which impacts all guardianship cases in Spokane County Superior Court . There are new forms and processes and our website has been updated accordingly. Please check the website frequently and...

Uniform Guardianship Act Changes
November 10, 2021 1:45 PM

Staff Shortages, Please Email

Due to staff shortage, please contact GMP by email – phone calls may have a 2-3 day or longer response time.

Staff Shortages, Please Email
November 2, 2021 5:52 PM

How to Sign Up for GMP Alerts

The attached document will walk you through the process to sign up for Alerts from GMP. Please subscribe to stay up to date with the changes necessary to comply with the new Guardianship procedures.

October 18, 2021 6:47 PM

GMP Staff Availability & 2022 Guardianship Policy

GMP Staff may only be available by email, particularly on court days.

Currently, this applies to Wednesdays and Thursdays, however, this is subject to change.

Please plan accordingly.

Due to the going changes, the Guardianship Monitoring Program...

GMP Staff Availability & 2022 Guardianship Policy

Golf Course Alerts

3 Alerts
August 17, 2023 9:21 AM

Golf Course Air Quality Policy

December 6, 2022

Now Selling 2023 Golf Passes

2023 Golf Passes and Gift Cards can be purchased by calling (509) 477-4731 or visiting the Parks Administration Office at 404 N. Havana.

Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00-4:30 and Friday 8:00-12:00 PM or by appointment after noon.

Please call...

Now Selling 2023 Golf Passes
July 12, 2021 3:28 PM

Parks Administration Office Hours

Parks Administration (404 N. Havana St.) Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00-4:30 and Friday 8:00-12:00 PM or by appointment after noon. Please call (509) 477-4730 ahead of your visit to ensure that the office is open before driving on over. Thank...

Parks Administration Office Hours

Park System Alerts

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Parks, Recreation and Golf Department

2 Alerts
September 5, 2023 10:18 AM

Liberty Lake ORV Park Closed

9/5/23 - Spokane area Fire Risk Conditions are being closely monitored, and the ORV closure will be lifted when fire risks downgrade. Please check back for updates. https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/protection/firedanger/

July 12, 2023 1:00 AM

Burn Restriction Effective 7/12/23

Outdoor Open Burning and Recreational Fires are RESTRICTED. Burn restrictions shall PROHIBIT all outdoor burning and charcoal briquet BBQs within Spokane County-owned and managed park lands until further notice.

This order is not intended to preclude the...

Burn Restriction Effective 7/12/23

Road & Bridge Closures

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SCRAPS Alerts

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Sheriff's Department Alerts

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Solid Waste

1 Alert
August 12, 2019 10:13 AM

Credit Card System Down at North County Transfer & Recycling Station

Due to the recent storm, our credit card system at the North County Transfer & Recycling Station is down. We can only accept cash or check at this transfer station at this time. Credit cards are still accepted at the Valley Transfer & Recycling Station....

Credit Card System Down at North County Transfer & Recycling Station

Special Committee Notices

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Superior Court

6 Alerts
August 18, 2023 11:02 AM

Court Commissioner Recruitment - Now Open

Spokane County Superior Court is accepting applications to fill two Court Commissioner positions. Commissioner Jeremy Schmidt has been appointed by Governor Inslee as a Superior Court Judge. Commissioner John Stine has announced his retirement effective...

Court Commissioner Recruitment - Now Open
August 14, 2023

Pro Tem Commissioner Recruitment

Spokane Superior Court has opened recruitment for attorneys wishing to join the pro tem commissioner registry. Please see the attached document for further details

June 27, 2023 4:00 PM

Notice of Judicial Vacancies

Governor Jay Inslee is now seeking interested and qualified members of the Washington State Bar Association to submit applications to fill two positions in the Spokane County Superior Court.

September 16, 2022 5:08 PM

13th Judicial Department Request - Executive Summary

Over the past many years, Spokane Superior Court, a co-equal branch of government, has demonstrated that we are excellent stewards of County resources. We have been diligent and creatively sought efficiencies with the limited resources allocated to us. ...

13th Judicial Department Request - Executive Summary
May 24, 2021 10:27 AM

Personal and Professional Commitment to Equality

The Spokane Superior Court Judicial Officers issued at statement to the community addressing their personal and professional commitment to equality.

May 24, 2021 10:27 AM

State vs. Blake - Motion to Vacate Conviction

In response to the State vs. Blake ruling, Superior Court has created a simple motion form along with instructions for those seeking to vacate a Possession of Controlled Substance conviction.