Making the Move – Quick Contact List

Cable 
Comcast (509) 484-4931

Telephone 
Qwest (800) 244-1111

Phone Directory Online
http://www.dexonline.com/

Water
City of Spokane: (509) 625-6000
Consolidated Irrigation District – (509) 924-3655
Modern Electric Water Co.: (509) 928-4540
Vera Water & Power District – (509) 924-3800

Electricity
AVISTA: (509) 489-0500
Inland Power & Light CO.:  (509) 747-7151
Modern Electric Water Co.:  (509) 928-4540
Vera Water & Power District:  (509) 924-3800

Natural Gas
AVISTA: (509) 489-0500

Trash & Garbage

• Within the city, garbage service is provided by the City of Spokane Utility Department. To arrange service, call (509) 625-6000.
• Garbage service for residents throughout Spokane County is provided by Waste Management of Spokane, (509) 924-9400.
• Curbside pick-up service for recyclables is available for city residents. Call the Recycle Hotline at (509) 625-7878 recycling information.

Emergency fire & police
911

Non-emergency fire & police
Spokane Fire Department: (509) 625-7000
Spokane Police Department: (509) 625-4100

Newspapers
Journal of Business (509) 456-5257
The Pacific Northwest Inlander (509) 325-0634
The Spokesman-Review (509) 459-5000
La Prensa Bilingue (509) 483-0350
The Spokesman-Review/Valley Voice (509) 927-8100
Spokane Valley News Herald (509) 924-2440

Television Stations
Comcast (877) 824-2288
KAYU TV (Fox) (509) 448-2828
KHQ TV (NBC) (509) 448-6000
KREM TV (CBS) (509) 448-2000
KSPS TV (PBS) (509) 354-7800
KXLY TV (ABC) (509) 324-4000

Spokane International Airport
Alaska Air Line (800) 426-0333
Big Sky Airlines (800) 237-7788
Horizon Air (800) 547-9308
Northwest Airlines (800) 225-2525
Southwest Airlines (800) 435-9792
Spokane Airways (general aviation/FBO) (509) 838-3658
America West Airlines (800) 235-9292
Delta Air Lines (800) 221-1212
SIA Administration (509) 455-6455
United Airlines (800) 241-6522

Felts Field
Felts Field Aviation (general aviation/FBO) (509) 535-9011
Felts Field Airport Administration (509) 455-6455

Rail
Burlington Northern (800) 795-2673
Amtrak (800) 872-7245
Union Pacific (888) 870-8777

Bus
Greyhound (800) 231-2222
Trailways (800) 366-3830 

Spokane Transit Authority (509) 328-7433
TTD (509) 456-4327
Vanpool and Rideshare (509) 326-7665

Community Centers
NE Community Center Association, 4001 N. Cook St., (509) 487-1603
East Central, 500 S. Stone St. (509) 625-6699
Peaceful Valley, 214 N. Cedar, (509) 624-1603
West Central, 1603 N. Belt St., (509) 326-9540

Hospitals
Deaconess Medical Center
Holy Family Hospital
Sacred Heart Medical Center
Valley Hospital and Medical Center

Libraries
Spokane Public Library
Spokane County Library

Parks
Spokane County Parks
Spokane Riverfront Park
Spokane Centennial Trail
Spokane Parks & Recreation 

Post Offices
Here’s the place to find your local post office. Your search starts by entering your street address and city.

School Districts
Central Valley
Cheney
East Valley
Mead
Medical Lake
Spokane
Riverside
West Valley

Auto License Motor Vehicle Licenses can be obtained from the Spokane County Auditors Office, Department of Auto Licensing, M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Spokane County Courthouse Annex First Floor 1116 W. Broadway Ave. Spokane, WA 99260-0020 Auto License Renewals can now be handled online across the web.

Drivers License You must apply for a Driver License within 30 days of becoming a Washington resident. You are considered a resident when you establish a permanent home in the state, register to vote, receive state benefits, apply for any state license or seek in-state tuition fees. You must be 18, but if you are at least 16 you may obtain a license if you 1) have proof that you passed an approved driver education course that includes both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction; and 2) have permission from your parent or guardian. More information on requirements and where you can obtain your driver license here.

Pets – Licensing (dogs & cats) is mandatory in all areas of Spokane County within 30 days of acquisition of a pet or when the pet reaches 6 months of age. It is recommended that the license be attached to a substantial collar and worn by the pet at all times. Spokane County Animal Control issues pet licenses for animals residing in the unincorporated areas of Spokane County. SpokAnimal Care issues City of Spokane Pet Licenses.

Voter Registration
To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be: ” A citizen of the United States ” A legal resident of Washington state ” At least 18 years old by election day In the state of Washington, you do not have to register by political party or declare political party membership to vote in the state’s regular primaries or general elections. Click here for more information.