Walking With Woodward

Happy Cougs First Week! Mayor Woodward talks with Washington State Football legend, Jack Thompson about the Cougs First Spokane Show on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Go Cougs!

Construction Zone

Construction Update

We are at the tail-end of construction season! We have updates on the Maple Street Bridge and Garland Pathway projects and remind you to report potholes to 311 and start preparing for snow season. 

Throughout the week, northbound Maple St. Bridge will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Southbound Maple St. will have one lane open at all times. Please continue to utilize Washington and Division streets to relieve pressure off of Monroe St. when possible.

Work WITH Us during construction season:

• Allow for More Time and Patience
• Slow Down and Stay Alert
• Follow Designated Detours and Obey Speed Limits

Happy Halloween!

Tonight, as the moon casts its eerie glow, your Spokane Fire Department urges you to tread cautiously through the shadows. Make sure your presence is known to all, for the spirits of Halloween awaken. Stay far from the cursed streets; venture only at the spectral crossroads. May your Halloween be shrouded in spine-tingling delights and otherworldly safety!

Halloween Safety Tips

🎃 Use a battery-operated candle or glow-stick in jack-o-lanterns.

👻 When choosing costumes stay away from long trailing fabric.

🎃 Teach children to stay away from open flames including jack-o-lanterns with candles in them.

👻 Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper catch fire easily. Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like lightbulbs and heaters.

🎃 Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes. Make sure all smoke alarms in the home are working.

Your City at Work

Winter Is Coming!

City of Spokane Street Department is preparing for snow season and encourages the community to do the same. The community is urged to take time now to prepare for the winter snow removal season:

• Move your recreational vehicle, boat or trailer, and basketball hoops off the street and to a winter storage location for the snow season. As a reminder, RVs, boats, and trailers cannot exceed 24 hours of continuous on-street parking, according to Spokane Municipal Code.
• Make sure you have adequate snow shovels or a working snow blower. Consider buying some salt or sand. 
• Arrange for service with a snow removal company if you don’t want to shovel yourself.
• Plan where to park throughout the snow season to make room for large equipment to clear the street. Residents are asked to park on the odd-numbered side of the street during snow season to leave a maximum amount of room for plows.
• Know what residential snow-plow route you live in to make it easier to track the progress of plows, during full-city plow operations.
• Talk to your neighbors. Make sure you know who in your neighborhood might need help with shoveling or other winter work and offer to help. Consider signing up to volunteer for a community group that provides snow removal services for those in need.

Learn more on our website.

Trail Will Offer New Views of Falls

The final link of the South Gorge Trail project will help pedestrians and cyclists underneath the Monroe Street Bridge and help them avoid navigating a busy intersection. 

Take The Beacon Hill Survey

As Make Beacon Hill Public moves into its second phase, your input is important to the planning process. Spokane County and Spokane Parks and Recreation want to hear from you about what is foremost when you visit the area. Take the survey!

Friends of the Centennial Trail have pledged a $15,000 Trail Builder's Fund grant for John H. Shields Park and Camp Sekani renovations and enhancements for Make Beacon Hill Public Phase 2. Including an Upriver Drive crosswalk to the Centennial Trail in this project is highly important to us for public safety. Read more about the Make Beacon Hill Public Project on the Spokane County website.

Replenishing Spokane: ARPA Success Stories

Local small businesses and organizations share their stories of resilience and recovery following the award of the American Rescue Plan dollars.

Council Recap

Council Member Karen Stratton recaps the Monday, Oct. 30, Spokane City Council meeting.

Engagement Opportunities for Centers and Corridors Study Await

The City’s Planning Department wants your feedback on the centers and corridors where you live, work and play. Please take a short Community Survey that is open through Sunday, Nov. 12. Read the latest blog post about the study. A virtual open house is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7, 6 - 7 p.m.

Manito Park Japanese Garden Open Another Week!

Good news for fans of fall foliage! We’re keeping the Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden in Manito Park open for another week and possibly longer, weather depending! Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

15% Off Unlimited Ice Pass

Skate all you want, whenever you want with the Unlimited Ice Pass to the Numerica Skate Ribbon! Purchase a pass for yourself or as a gift for someone else and receive a 15% discount through the Unlimited Ice Passholder Preview Night on Friday, Nov. 17. Click here to buy a pass!

Commerce Offers Funding Opportunity For Diversion Services

The Washington State Department of Commerce seeks applications from organizations interested in providing diversion services to people at risk of homelessness or recently homeless in their communities. Services must be low-barrier, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. Funding will not exceed $1.275 million, and Commerce expects to fund between 8-10 contracts. Applications are due Monday, Nov. 27. For information on the Washington State Homelessness Diversion Program, visit the website. For questions, email the Department of Commerce.

Your Vote Matters

Election Day is one week away on Tuesday, Nov. 7!

• Ballot Drop Box Locations
• Track Your Ballot
• Spokane County General Election 2023 Information
• City of Spokane Proposition No. 1
• Spokane County Measure No. 1
• Local Voter’s Guide

City of Spokane Jobs

The City of Spokane is hiring! Check out our featured jobs of the week:

• Attractions and Retail Manager
• Associate Engineer

For a full list of job openings with the City of Spokane click here.

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.

Are you prepared in case of an emergency?

Check out the City’s Emergency Management page!

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!

Join ‘Adopt A Neighbor, ’ Make Winter Brighter for Seniors, Individuals with Disabilities!

Long Term Care of Eastern Washington is launching a volunteer snow removal assistance program called Adopt A Neighbor for seniors in need and those with disabilities. The initiative seeks groups such as clubs, organizations, businesses, churches, community centers and schools in Spokane County. Individuals interested in participating will be paired with a group. To sign up, contact Adopt A Neighbor by email or phone. Click here to learn more.

Autumn Adventures: Free Carrousel Rides Presented by ICCU

Enjoy a free ride on the historic Looff Carrousel in Riverfront Park! Stop by the Idaho Central Credit Union booth, located in front of the carrousel building, to pick up your free ticket on Saturday, Nov. 4. For more information visit our website.

On the Bright Side

Happy Fire Prevention Month! The Spokane Fire Department celebrated by installing 220 smoke alarms in 63 homes. Spokane Fire appreciates their partnership with American Red Cross which helps them make our community safer by installing free smoke alarms in high-risk homes.