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Enjoy a Safe Spokane Summer!

Fourth of July Festivities!

City Details Fourth of July Closures

Here are the Fourth of July closures and cancellations:

• Garbage, recycling, and clean green pickup will be a day late after the holiday.
• City facilities including City Hall and the Waste to Energy Facility will be closed.
• On street paid parking will not require payments but remember even when parking is free on holidays, all parking rules, including time limits, still apply.
• Spokane Municipal Court and Community Justice Services will be closed.
• All Spokane Public Library branches will be closed.
• My Spokane 311 employees will not be available for in person, phone, or online inquiries.
• Development Service Center employees will not be available.
• The City’s six aquatic centers will be closed.
• Spokane City Council is not scheduled to meet on Monday, July 3. Council meetings will resume on Monday, July 10.

Keep Your Dogs Safe This Fourth of July

The Fourth of July has the dubious distinction of being the date that has more dog runaways than any other day of the year. SCRAPS has some tips on how to keep your dogs safe!

ICCU Summer Carnival

The grand finale of the ICCU Summer Carnival is the ICCU 4th of July Fireworks and Concert featuring the Spokane Symphony. Join us at Riverfront Park from 4 - 10 p.m. to witness the sky light up with spectacular fireworks.

Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals

The Spokane Fire Department reminds everyone that the sale and use of all amateur (consumer) fireworks is illegal in the cities of Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney, Millwood, Liberty Lake and the unincorporated areas of Spokane County. Firework fines range from $536 to $1,000 for each infraction.

Residents can dispose of unwanted fireworks in the household hazardous waste area at the Waste-to-Energy Facility. There is no disposal cost.

Burn Restrictions In Place

The Fire Marshal has implemented burn restriction which will help protect our air quality and reduce the risk of fires during the dry, warm summer.

During the burn restriction, it is still okay to use manufactured portable devices (like barbeques, fireplaces, chimneas, and patio warmers) as long as screens or spark arresters are in place. However, backyard fire pits and campfires need to wait until our fire risk reduces. Click here for more info.

Join The Summer Reading Challenge

The Spokane Public Library Summer Reading Challenge is underway! Enjoy activities, reading challenges, fun events for kids and teens, and so much more. Students can also earn a free prize book when they read 15 hours. Learn more on the Spokane Public Library website.

Riverfront Loyalty Program

Are you a Riverfront super fan? Well, you're in luck because the Riverfront Loyalty Program lets you rack up some serious parkwide perks. Earn one free single admission on every ninth purchase of a single admission ticket, Looff Carrousel unlimited day pass, and/or seasonal value day pass at Riverfront Park attractions. Plus, you’ll receive one free admission during your birthday month. Sign up online today!

Water Wise Spokane Tip - Know Your Meter

Do you know where your water meter is? It’s important! Learn to be Water Wise!

Need Mental Health Help?

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8

Contact Or Walk-In: Frontier Behavioral Health (509) 838-4651 ext 012082. 

Contact or Walk-In: Inland Northwest Behavioral Health (509) 992-1888

CHAS Health: (509) 444-8200

Excelsior Wellness Center: (509) 559-3100

Request Online Appointment

Help for children, adults and families is available via telehealth.

Teen Text and Chat Line: 844-814-TEEN (8336)

Free confidential safe place service available to any teen or young adult.

Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255

Need Resources? 

Call Washington 211 at 2-1-1 or (877) 211-9274 to speak to a local agent

Text your Zip Code to 898211 or email ew211@incontactmail.com

Apply for basic food assistance over the phone!

Access to resources online at: wa211.org

Sign-up for their Newsletter!

Need Access to Food?

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

Domestic Violence and

Child Abuse Prevention Resources

Prevention at Home Video Series

Trauma Recovery Services

Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224

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

Summer Fun: Historic Walking Tours

Join local historian Chet Caskey for a free walking tour of Riverfront Park, where the city’s past and present merge in unique ways. Learn the rich history of the magnificent Spokane Falls, Expo ’74 U.S. Pavilion, 1902 Clock Tower, 1909 Looff Carrousel, Centennial Trail and more! Tours will begin at the Visitor Center located next to the Rotary Fountain on select Saturdays and depart at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Click here for all the details.

On the Bright Side

A big Spokane welcome to our Sister City Delegation from Limerick, Ireland!