City of Spokane
COVID-19 Community Update
July 28, 2020
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Spokane County COVID-19 Data
Each day, information evolves about Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19). At the City, we want our citizens and visitors to know that we are working to reduce the spread of this disease in our community, continue to provide critical City services, and address impacts of closures of schools, business and events.
For the most recent and local data on cases and outcomes, visit
SRHD.org/covid19
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WA State COVID-19 Data
Track information on this county risk assessment
interactive
dashboard
for cases, hospitalizations and deaths
for people who have had a positive molecular test for COVID -19.
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Mayor's Update
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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City Council Recap
Monday, July 27, 2020
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Governor Updates Guidance to Phase 2
Today, Governor Jay Inslee released an additional guidance document following
last week's announcement of updates in Washington's
Safe Start phased reopening plan. The
memo outlines the
updates to gatherings, live entertainment, restaurants and taverns, entertainment and recreational centers, card rooms, movie theaters, and weddings and funerals and builds upon guidance released last week.
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Survey Results: CARES Act Funding Priorities
Over the last week, we asked citizens to prioritize CARES Act Funding for COVID-19 response and recovery.
Thank you to the nearly 3,300 respondents who weighed in and provided feedback. Of the five focused categories, there was consistent and balanced importance. This information helps leadership make decisions and direct much needed assistance to qualified programs.
If your organization is interested in funding, visit the
CARES Act Funding page
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Your City at Work
Behavioral Health Unit Making a Difference
One out of four of all calls police respond to involves someone suffering from a mental health problem. In April, 70 percent of calls were resolved without jail, a hospital or use of force.
See firsthand how the partnership with Frontier Behavioral Health clinicians and Spokane Police Department officers is positively impacting calls that involve a mental health crisis.
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Proposal to Add Bike Lanes on Boone Ave.
The City of Spokane is proposing a series of
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan including changes to the Bicycle Master Plan, arterial street designation map and text related to railroad crossings.
We invite you to
attend our virtual open house
this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. There will be a presentation by City Planners, followed by a question and answer session.
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Getting Through the City
On
Monday, Aug. 3, the City of Spokane Street Department will begin work on a project to repair Wall Street between Garland and Wellesley avenues. The work will cause backups and delays, so motorists are asked to detour to Monroe or Division streets during the two-week project.
Work on Wall Street is part of slate of street maintenance repair projects that the Street Department will complete this summer.
Street crews are scheduled to complete grind and overlay work on 15 lanes miles of streets.
This week, crews are completing work on Wellesley between Pittsburg and Haven.
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Neighborhood Graffiti Clean-Up
A graffiti clean-up event is being hosted by the City of Spokane's Code Enforcement Department to
clean and paint over graffiti on businesses and various locations within the downtown city core.
Join the effort Tuesday, August 11 at 3:00 p.m. Volunteers for this event will be broken out into two groups of five volunteers and will be required to provide and wear face masks themselves.
Sign up today!
Spokane Rewards, Spokane Solves,
Spokane Gives!
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Summer Fun: A Walk in the Park
There are still
plenty of activities to enjoy in and with City of Spokane Parks and Recreation! Find out more about area golf courses, the new inclusive playground progress and much more!
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On the Bright Side
One of the
iconic figures from The White Elephant stores will soon have a new home in Riverfront Park at the Looff Carrousel building!
Read more.
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Need Utility Assistance?
Through the generosity of over 500 donors, a community relief fund for utilities is available. Those who
need utility assistance can contact SNAP at (509) 456-SNAP to request support.
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Need Access to Food or Other Supplies?
Call 311 (509-755-2489 outside of city limits)
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Need Mental Health Help During this Crisis?
Contact 24/7: Frontier Crisis Line (509) 838-4428
Contact or Walk-In: Inland Northwest Behavioral Health (509) 992-1888
CHAS Health: (509) 444-8200
Excelsior Wellness Center: (509) 559-3100
Help for children, adults and families is available via telehealth.
Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255
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Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224
Intensive Behavioral Health, Victim Advocacy and Foster Care, are available.
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#OrderUpSpokane with 10-minute parking zones near restaurants in the City core allows citizens and delivery drivers to efficiently pick up to-go orders. Check out these lists of restaurants you can support.
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