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City of Spokane
Community Update
March 11, 2025
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City of Spokane joins Habitat for Humanity to celebrate legacy of President Carter
Mayor Brown and Council President Wilkerson joined Habitat for Humanity in celebrating the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who devoted his life to everyone has a safe and affordable home. Mayor Brown reaffirmed the City of Spokane’s commitment to honoring his legacy by continuing work to building more housing opportunities for all.
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Mayor Lisa Brown proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! She presented the proclamation at the new Chase Gallery exhibit, Outsider Art, showcasing artists with disabilities from the Pacific Northwest.
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Happy 311 Day!
We stopped by the Spokane 311 office to ask them about the most bizarre questions they have gotten. Did you know that Spokane 311 handled over 190,000 service requests in 2024, and so far this year, has answered over 33,000? Thank you to our Spokane 311 customer service team for your hard work and dedication!
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North Freya Street Closed for Water Main Replacement
Monday, the City of Spokane began a major construction project to replace a 30-inch water main along N. Freya St. in northeast Spokane. Freya St. is closed between Garland Ave. and Wellesley Ave., as crews reconstruct the roadway, improve sidewalks, and install stormwater management features. The goal is to enhance water distribution reliability and support future development. The project is expected to last through the summer. For more information visit our website.
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PlanSpokane Community Visioning Workshops
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.
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Community-Wide Periodic Update Visioning Workshop: Wednesday, March 12 from 12-1:30 p.m. at Central Library
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District 2 (Southern Spokane) Periodic Update Visioning Workshop: Tuesday, March 25 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Liberty Park Library
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District 3 (NW Spokane) Periodic Update Visioning Workshop: Thursday, March 27 from 5:30-7 p.m.
For more information visit our website.
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City Council Town Hall
District 1 residents, Spokane City Council wants to hear from you! The City Council Town Hall for District 1 will be held on Monday, March 17, at 6 p.m. in the lower-level room of the Northeast Community Center. Click here to see if you live in District 1.
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Share Your Library Story
Share your library story and tag the Spokane Public Library on social media! Your experience could inspire someone else to discover the power of libraries.
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Water Wise Wednesday Workshop - Designing a SpoakneScape Yard
Cathy Spokas, SpokaneScape’s landscape architecture designer, will guide you through the foundational principles of designing a beautiful and efficient water wise landscape. Click here for more information on Water Wise Wednesday Workshops.
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Council Recap
Council President Betsy Wilkerson recaps the Monday, March 10, Spokane City Council meeting.
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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.
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Help Shape Division Street - Pop-Up Open Houses and Online Survey
Chat with us about the future of Division Street with upcoming investments in premium transit service, and how future land use can best align with this investment. Stop by our table this week at Rosauers on North Division to chat!
- Rosauers, 4603 N. Division St.
- Friday, March 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Can't make a Pop-Up Open House? Fill out the online survey!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Asante Health at West Central Community Center
The West Central Community Center has a new primary care clinic, Asante Health Medical Practice. Asante Health is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and accepts Medicare and Medicaid. If you would like to make an appointment, please call 509-808-2835.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Winter Wonders: Leprechaun Gold Scavenger Hunt
There’s leprechaun gold at Riverfront Park on Saturday, March 15! Join us before the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and hunt for one of 500 gold coins hidden throughout the park to redeem for a free ride on the Looff Carrousel or Numerica SkyRide. Be sure to turn in your coin to claim your complimentary admission! Click here for more details.
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On The Bright Side
Golf is back! Book a tee time at SpokaneGolf.org.
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