
Community gardens are a permeable space in a city full of impermeable surfaces. Adding urban farming to your neighborhood not only provides a source of healthy food to share with your neighbors but reduces stormwater runoff. #growfood #urbanagriculture
#SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday


♻️ E-cycle ♻️ Our e-cycle recycling event will take place this Saturday morning from 9am to Noon. Rain or shine!


Remember Dine-to-Donate at Los Cabos this Thursday, October 17, to benefit the Franklin County Area United Way!


The annual First Responder Trunk or Treat is this Sunday at the fairgrounds from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.
See you there Washmo!


Shift Summary - Nights 10/14/24
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 300 block of Lake View Dr.
Assisted WFD with a vehicle fire in the 200 block of Carriage Ct.
Stealing was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
Suspicious activity was reported in the 300 block of Market St.

Day Shift Summary 10/15/2024
Checked on a subject in the 500 block of East 6th Street whose friends had not heard from. Subject was fine and advised to contact her friends.
Derelict vehicle reported in the 600 block of West 8th Street.
Non-injury vehicle crash on Highway 100 at Highway 47.

Day Shift Summary 10/14/2024
Found property turned in that was located on Matthia Close Road. The owner was located and it was returned.
Homeless activity on Washington Square. Subject was asked to move along.
Peace disturbance on South Point Road. Animal causing the issue was brought inside.
Fraud reported in the 300 block of West 3rd Street.
Leaving the scene of a crash reported in the 700 block of High Street. White SUV struck a parked vehicle and continued North on High Street.

Waste Connections had a truck breakdown and will not finish Monday routes tonight. The areas listed below on the Monday route will be the first priority for tomorrow morning. Please leave trash cans out for Tuesday collection.
Impacted Street – East of International Avenue and north of Highway 100


Wednesday Book Club meets October 16 @ 6:30 p.m. to discuss "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano. November's book club pick is "The Wager" by David Grann.


📢 NOTICE 📢Our new website is LIVE! Get the app and stay up to date on all things City of Washington.


Thank you for the Krispy Kremes!


Officers assisted parks department and fire department in the area of the 100 block of Grand Ave.
A check the well being was conducted in the 900 block of W. 14th St.
A parking violation was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
A property damage was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
A stealing was reported in the 900 block of W. 5th St.
A check the well being was conducted on W. 10th St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 200 block of E. 4th St.
A property damage was reported in the area of 3rd and Macarthur.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 1400 block of E. 5th St.
A stealing was reported in the 1900 block of Rabbit Trail Dr.

It's a little late in the day, but better late than never. Happy Blue Friday Washmo!
Buckle up, phone down and arrive alive.


Northern lights from the riverfront. Photo credit: Jeanne Miller Wood


Day Shift Summary 10/10/2024
Vehicle had been parked on A. Roy Drive for some time and was reported as derelict. It was found to have been reported as stolen out of Oklahoma.
Peace disturbance in the 1400 block of East 5th Street. Two male subjects arguing. They were advised to leave each other alone.
Non-injury traffic crash on East 6th Street at Washington Avenue. One of the drivers was found to be intoxicated and was arrested.
Subject was stopped for a traffic violation in the area of East 5th Street and Westway. The driver was found to have outstanding warrants and was arrested.

Richard Steckel will answer the question, "Why is Airline Flying So Safe?" as part of the Friends of the Washington Public Library Speaker Series. Thursday, October 10, 6:30 p.m. Adult


The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is a week away. For more information, please visit www.shakeout.org.
City of Washington Emergency Management


A trespassing, and assault occurred in the 800 block of E. 5th St.
Officers handled a civil issue in the 700 block of Freemont St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 1700 block of E. 5th St.
A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the area of Hwy 47 and Duncan Ave.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 400 block of Jefferson St.

Day Shift Summary 10/09/2024
Dog running at large in the 1000 block of Karen Lane. Owner was located.
Homeless activity in the 2000 block of Southbend Drive. Subject was asked to move along.
Dog running at large near Aquatic Circle Drive. Owner was located.
Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 near Bluff Road.
Assisted WFD in the 1700 block of West Main Street.
Assisted a motorist on Highway 100 near Vossbrink Drive.
Non-injury traffic crash on East 5th Street near Walnut Street.

📌NOTICE 📌If you plan to utilize the City Landfill or Compost Center, please take note of holiday closures in November on the following dates: November 11, November 28 and November 29.
