Spokane County

We are thrilled to celebrate and congratulate Chris Dorcheus on receiving the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) Unsung Hero Award at this year’s NCHV Annual Conference!

This award honors individuals whose service to homeless veterans goes far beyond expectations—those who ask for nothing in return and give from a true hero’s heart.

Chris embodies that spirit every day. His compassion, dedication, and unwavering advocacy make a profound difference in the lives of veterans who deserve stability, dignity, and hope.

Thank you, Chris, for your extraordinary commitment to those who have served our nation. Your work inspires us all.

Please join us in congratulating this incredible and well‑deserving honoree!

Beginning today, construction at the Spokane International Airport begins.

Arrivals/Departures curb closest to the Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines ticketing areas will be temporarily fenced off.

Be prepared for additional congestion along other part of the Airport's pickup/drop off curb.

HEADS UP TRAVELERS!

Starting Monday and continuing into early July, crews will be working adjacent to the main terminal (where Delta, Southwest, and United are) to relocate key utilities in preparation for the future Central Hall Project.

Here’s what this means for you ⬇️

✅ The crosswalk under the A/B skybridge will be CLOSED. Customers will need to use the 2nd floor Sky Bridges to access the terminal.

✅ Terminal sidewalks and vestibules will remain open, but the Arrivals/Departures curb closest to the Delta, Southwest, and United ticketing areas will be temporarily fenced off. Please plan ahead and pack your patience in anticipation of additional congestion along other parts of the Airport's pickup/drop off curb.

✅The A/B ride share pick-up location will be *slightly* different, moved just east of the sky bridge - follow the up-to-date directions in your ride share app.

✅ When in doubt, look for bright orange "Marshall" wayfinding signs to get you where you need to go.

In observance of the annual Juneteenth federal holiday, Spokane County offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19.

In observance of the annual Juneteenth federal holiday, Spokane County offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. SCRAPS (Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service) will also be closed, and animal control officers will only respond to emergencies. However, the Spokane County Water & Waste Regional Solid Waste System Transfer Stations will be open for business! Go to www.spokanecountysolidwaste.org for locations and hours.

With the weather expected to be pleasant, the holiday may be the perfect opportunity to visit some of Spokane County Parks, Recreation & Golf's wonderful pools, golf courses, parks, hiking trails and more! http://www.spokanecounty.org/parks

Spokane County Pools are OPEN!

Both Family Aquatic Facilities offer two three-hour public swim sessions daily. Reservations are highly recommended and available online up to 14 days in advance. You may attend both swim sessions, but separate reservations must be made for each individual session.

Locations:
Northside Family Aquatic Facility
📍801 East Handy Road, Colbert, WA 99005
(509) 468-5107

Public Swim Sessions
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.


Southside Family Aquatic Facility
📍3724 East 61st Ave, Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 448-5090

Public Swim Sessions
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.


Entry Fees:
Infant (0-2) FREE
Child (3-5) $5.00
Youth/Adult (6-59) $8.00
Seniors (60+) $7.00

www.spokanecounty.gov/1644/Aquatics

Spokane County’s Northside and Southside Aquatics Facilities will be open June 15th through August 16th. For pool hours, admission pricing, swim lessons, and other aquatic program information, visit the Spokane County Aquatics webpage: https://www.spokanecounty.gov/1644/Aquatics
We look forward to seeing you at the pool this summer!

On May 23, 2026, at the Gateway Sports Complex in Yakima, the Freeman Scotties won the WIAA 2B State Softball Championship—their first state title ever. The team closed out an outstanding 24–3 season, building on last year’s second‑place finish and becoming only the second Northeast 2B team to bring home a state championship since 2018.

This achievement reflects the hard work of 14 student‑athletes:

Seniors: Kaylee Ripke, Madi Brebner, Paige Lochmiller, and Rylee Russell;

Juniors: Avery Berglund, Tansey Coyner, Kohlie Collins, Cierra Hayek, and Sadie Stenlund;

Sophomores: Sam DuPont, Paityn Poston, Rilyn Ripke, Laurel Sefton, and Sofie Wasley,

as well as the dedication of the coaching staff, and the strong academic and athletic commitment upheld by Freeman High School. The team also maintained an impressive 3.57 GPA while competing at the highest level.

To honor this exceptional accomplishment, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as Freeman High School Softball State Champions Day.

Please join us in celebrating the athletes, coaches, staff, and the entire Freeman community for this historic win!

Today, Spokane County is proud to recognize Mt. Spokane High School Fastpitch Softball State Champions Day!

The Board of County Commissioners has officially proclaimed today, June 16, 2026, as a day to honor the incredible achievements of the Mount Spokane High School Fastpitch Softball team.

This talented group secured the 2026 WIAA State Championship, marking the first state title in the school's fastpitch program history.

Eighteen Wildcats – Addison Jay, Ivy Westermann, Kaydin Bradeen, Lexi Mohn, Maddy Weltee, Makenzie Morris, Quincy Schuerman, Riley Kincaid, Sophia Terry, Sydney Arman, Avery Fox, Emme Bond, Isabel Keene, Bailey Tampien, Cadence Buscher, Olivia Noddings, Ali Moffet and Holden Farnsworth – each contributed to the team’s success.

The Girls Fastpitch and Slowpitch Softball teams consistently perform exceptionally well in the classroom as well as in sports.

Please join us in celebrating these remarkable student‑athletes and congratulating them on a historic championship season!

Level 3 Evacuations happening now off Upriver Drive in Spokane Valley. This means go now.

If you need to see if you are in or near an evacuation zone, please go to SREC's Evac Lookup Map at:

https://bit.ly/SRECOfficialEvac

With high winds and other fires, keep your eyes on the evacuation map. Stay safe!

🚨 Wildfire Alert – Upriver Area 🚨

A fast-moving wildfire is burning in the area of 6400 E. Upriver Drive, spreading to the north and east. This has been upgraded to a third-alarm fire, with multiple agencies working together on suppression efforts. Aircraft are actively operating above the fire area.

Please avoid the area and do not stop to watch operations. Keeping roadways clear helps emergency responders access the scene safely and efficiently.

For evacuation notifications, follow directions from Spokane County Emergency Management. Use official sources for evacuation information and updates.

More information will be provided as it becomes available. 🔥🚒

Spokane County Public Works crews are hard at work this week!

You can sign up for road maintenance and construction updates, view travel impact maps, and more on our website!
https://www.spokanecounty.gov/5516/Public-Works

View a list of this week's projects: https://www.spokanecounty.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/6088