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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