|
City of Spokane
Community Update
March 4, 2025
| |
|
PlanSpokane Community Visioning Workshops
You have an opportunity to help shape the City of Spokane for the next 20 years! The first PlanSpokane Community Visioning Workshop is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5. This workshop will be focused on District 1, northeast Spokane. Visit planspokane.org for more information.
| |
|
Women Helping Women Week
Happy Women Helping Women Week! Mayor Lisa Brown presented a proclamation to the Women Helping Women Fund encouraging everyone to celebrate and recognize the women in our community. You can join their celebration, and connect with women in our community.
| |
National School Breakfast Week
Breakfast fuels learning! Mayor Lisa Brown proclaimed this week as School Breakfast Week to highlight the importance of nutritious morning meals in fueling students for success. Click here to read the proclamation.
| |
|
Spokane Police Chief Testifies Before U.S. Senate
Watch Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, sharing his support of a proposed bill that would improve the detection and interception of fentanyl at the border and along routes of interstate commerce, ultimately choking supply and mitigating downstream consumption.
| |
Lime Is Coming Back!
Lime scooters and bikes are back with limited operations until full fleet deployment later this spring. To learn more about recent contract changes and ridership stats, visit this blog post.
| |
March News You Can Use!
News you can use with the Office of Neighborhood Services! Visit spokaneneighborhoods.org to find out what neighborhood you live in and how to join your neighborhood council.
| |
Weekly Food & Yard Waste Collection Is Back!
The City of Spokane has resumed curbside yard and food waste pick-up. Remember the green cart basics: include only food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard debris in your green cart.
| |
SPD Announces Return of Neighborhood Resource Officers
This week marks the return of Neighborhood Resource Officers, a vital community program for City of Spokane residents. Thanks to voter approval of the Community Safety Sales Tax, SPD is pleased to announce three new Neighborhood Resource Officers: Officer Deanna Storch, Officer Micah Prim, and Officer Tyler Heiman. More officers will be added to the program in the coming months. For more information visit our website.
| |
Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors Program
The new Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors Program empowers community members to make a difference through improved practices, ongoing education, innovation, and volunteerism. Register for a one-time orientation on Wednesday, March 5, or Saturday, March 8, and begin your journey to improving the health and well-being of people and the planet.
| |
Water Wise Wednesday Workshop - Introduction to SpokaneScape
Discover the basics of SpokaneScape and how this program supports water-wise gardening. Kick off this nine-part series with expert advice and an overview of what’s to come. Click here for more information on Water Wise Wednesday Workshops.
| |
Waste to Energy Facility Spring Break Tours
See where your garbage goes at an upcoming FREE Waste to Energy Facility Tour! Follow the journey from the tipping floor to the boiler, where trash is burned at 2,000 degrees to generate electricity for 13,000 homes. Registration is required.
- Wednesday, April 9, 10 a.m.
- Wednesday, April 9, 1 p.m.
- Thursday, April 10, 10 a.m.
- Thursday, April 10, 1 p.m.
| |
2025 Natural Gas Integrated Resource Plan Virtual Public Meeting
Avista Utilities is holding a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, March 5, at noon, to gather feedback on the 2025 Natural Gas Integrated Resource Plan. This plan outlines natural gas needs for the next 20 years, focusing on reliability, cost, and environmental sustainability. Public input is essential, more information and a meeting link are available at myavista.com/IRP.
| |
|
Council Recap
Council Member Zack Zappone recaps the Monday, March 3, Spokane City Council meeting.
| |
See a Pothole, Report It
It’s pothole season! Winter’s snow, ice, and rain provide the perfect ingredients to make potholes. Our Street Department continues to fill potholes year-round but we need your help. Please continue reporting potholes online at spokane311.org or by calling 3-1-1.
| |
Horizon 2050: Spokane Region Long-Range Transportation Plan
Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) will be hosting a series of public workshops for the region's long-range transportation plan: Horizon 2050. Talk with SRTC planners and other agency staff, share your thoughts, and participate in educational transportation activities. Additionally, SRTC has launched a short survey. To learn more, visit the Horizon 2050 project page.
| |
Looking to 2046: What Is Your Vision for the City of Spokane?
You can help shape the next 20 years of growth in the City of Spokane! As part of the PlanSpokane 2046 Periodic Update to the Comprehensive Plan, the City of Spokane is hosting community visioning workshops in March to help identify the community’s desires for Spokane. No RSVP is required.
-
District 1 (NE Spokane) Periodic Update Visioning Workshop: Wednesday, March 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center
-
Community-Wide Periodic Update Visioning Workshop: Wednesday, March 12 from 12-1:30 p.m. at Central Library
-
District 2 (Southern Spokane) Periodic Update Visioning Workshop: Tuesday, March 25 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Liberty Park Library
-
District 3 (NW Spokane) Periodic Update Visioning Workshop: Thursday, March 27 from 5:30-7 p.m.
For more information visit our website.
| |
Help Shape Division Street - Take the Survey!
We want to hear from you! Help shape the Division Street corridor to meet the needs of residents today and for years to come. Take the survey!
| |
Apply for the Working Families Tax Credit
The Working Families Tax Credit is designed to put money back in the pockets of hardworking families. Refunds of up to $1,255 are available now. Check your eligibility and apply at workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov.
| |
Strengthening Spokane Together
Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks and Recreation launched an innovative partnership to modernize existing infrastructure and address the growing need for youth activities, adult recreation, and community programs. More than 200 Citywide projects have been identified, including at least one in every Spokane neighborhood; check it out at togetherspokane.org!
| |
Tired of your old flame? Replace It!
If you use a wood-burning stove or insert that is at least 20 years old, now is a great time to upgrade! Instant discounts of $1,000 - $2,500 are available to pre-qualified Spokane-area homeowners to help upgrade to a new wood, pellet, or gas stove or a ductless heat pump. The funding for this program is provided by the WA Dept of Ecology. For details and to apply, visit the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency website.
| |
|
We Are Hiring!
The City of Spokane is hiring! Check out our featured jobs of the week:
For a full list of job openings with the City of Spokane click here.
| |
|
Spokane Police Community Hiring Event
Are you interested in becoming a police officer, dispatcher, or records specialist? Meet with Spokane Police Department employees at an upcoming Community Hiring Event.
- Wednesday, March 12, 5-7 p.m. at Northeast Community Center
- Saturday, March 29, 12-4 p.m. at West Central Community Center
For more information visit joinspokanepd.org.
| |
|
Spokane Rewards. Spokane Solves. Spokane Gives
The City of Spokane is a great place to combine community support with expertise. There are more than 30 boards, commissions, and committees made up of volunteers who help shape our community. If you have one day a year, or one day a week, there is an opportunity for you. Pick your passion and get involved!
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge Seeking Volunteers
In April, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge staff will be hosting single-day tree potting sessions. Volunteers will spend a half or full day assisting staff in potting native trees such as aspen, hawthorn, and cottonwood. These potting sessions are family-friendly and open to all ages. For more information about volunteering at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge or to RSVP for a tree potting session, contact Ranger Josh via email or phone.
| |
|
Winter Wonders: Inlander Restaurant Week
Inlander Restaurant Week features three-course dinners for a set price of $25, $35, or $45 at more than 100 of the best restaurants in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene region. Check out the menus before making your reservations! Inlander Restaurant Week runs through Saturday, March 8.
| |
|
On The Bright Side
Just an otter day in paradise! Photographer Melaine Williams came across this adorable river otter lounging around on the Harold Balazs Centennial Sculpture in Riverfront Park! Check out the City of Spokane Instagram account to see more photos of this cute river otter.
| | | | |
