Spokane Valley residents should be aware that construction on SR 27 southbound near Spokane Valley will cause weekday delays from Sept. 8-30, with specific hours and locations.
The Spokane Valley Sheriff's Office has launched a community safety program targeting high-crime areas, following recent arrests including a 19-year-old for first-degree assault after pointing a gun at a victim during a party altercation. The sheriff's office also published new contact information effective Sept. 13.
No open bids for vendors or contractors are currently available in Spokane Valley's public procurement system as of Sept. 13, according to city records. This follows a similar update on Sept. 10.
Spokane Valley City Council agendas are now available online starting Sept. 9, and the city government website has been redesigned to improve public access to elected officials' information.
The Spokane Valley Emergency Management released updated public records on Sept. 7, and the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce published its 2026 edition highlighting economic development and business opportunities.
Spokane Valley residents should be aware of the SR 27 lane closures, the new sheriff safety initiative, and the lack of open city bids. The city's online council agenda access and website redesign are also key updates.
What to watch next: The completion of SR 27 construction on Sept. 30 and potential new bids to be posted after the current procurement freeze ends.