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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

All Washingtonians age 12 and up are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The Governor and the state Department of Health (DOH) have also prioritized equity issues to ensure vaccine access to populations disproportionately affected by the virus, including communities of color and low-income communities.

Three COVID-19 vaccines have been approved, and are widely accessible throughout the state. Information on the vaccine and its distribution in Washington is found on the DOH website. Learn more details on the SRHD website.

1-800-525-0127 (press #)

Currently authorized vaccines in the United States are highly effective at protecting vaccinated people against symptomatic and severe COVID-19. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published updated interim recommendations for people who have been fully vaccinated. Until more is known and vaccination coverage increases, some prevention measures will continue to be necessary for all people, regardless of vaccination status.

City Hall is open! Members of the public entering City facilities are required to wear a mask if they are not vaccinated. Masking is optional for vaccinated members of the public.

Spokane City Council continues to hold its 6 p.m. legislative sessions virtually on Mondays with the availability for the public to provide testimony remotely.

The My Spokane 311 public counter at City Hall is now open for walk-in transactions from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Development Services Center is now open.

New electric bikes help Spokane Police officers fight crime and interact with the public. Click here to learn more.

The Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) is updating the long-range transportation plan, Horizon 2045, for the greater Spokane region. This plan prioritizes major transportation investments and projects to be built over the next twenty years in Spokane and neighboring communities. SRTC is eager to incorporate your input into the plan about your transportation needs, challenges and priorities. Take the survey!

The Hive is a cutting-edge space for artists where they can broaden the scope of their work, explore ideas, and new projects. A place where the community can learn from artists and artists can learn from the community. Spokane Public School’s Virtual Learning offices will also be located at the east end of the building as well as large meeting rooms that are can be reserved by the public. You can reserve meeting rooms at The Hive as soon as this Friday, August 13.

The City of Spokane is currently working with the Washington Department of Ecology to review and update the City’s floodplain management standards and requirements to comply with federal and state changes. If you’re interested in learning more about the proposed changes, please join us for an online open house on Thursday, August 19, 6-7:30 p.m.

Spokane Parks & Recreation is creating a roadmap for the next ten years, and wants to hear from the community through a survey. The survey will seek to find out what the community wants from their parks and natural lands, where they see gaps, and how their neighborhood parks can be improved. The survey ends Monday, August 16. Take the survey!

Contact SNAP at (509) 319-3050 or SRTC@snapwa.org

Contact 24/7: Frontier Crisis Line (877) 266-1818

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

Call Washington 211 at 2-1-1 or (866) 904-9060 to speak to a local agent

Text your Zip Code to 898-211 or email ew211@incontactmail.com

Apply for Basic Food assistance over the phone!

Access to resources online at: wa211.org

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Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224

Intensive Behavioral Health, Victim Advocacy and Foster Care, are available.

We know that the pandemic has created economic hardship for many of the City’s utility customers. Assistance with monthly City utility bills for water, sewer, and solid waste is available during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Residential property owners as well as tenants can seek direct financial assistance through the City's U-Help program by calling 456-SNAP. Utility Billing can also provide interest-free payment plans for residential customers. More information.

Business owners with an active City of Spokane utility account, may qualify for a small business assistance utility bill deferral. More information.

Late fees and water shutoffs for non-payment have been suspended to assist customers during the pandemic. Donations for this effort are always appreciated.

We're bringing the fan-favorite lawn game to the masses! Join us this summer/fall for 5 weeks of evening play. Do you have what it takes to take home the corn title? Play in our upper or lower recreational divisions. Teams will play two games (up to six matches) a night. Register your team now!

The first Spokane Pavilion concert is Friday! Enjoy this "Pavilion Concerts 2021" playlist on Spotify. All of the artists coming to play at the Pavilion mixed into one playlist!