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City of Spokane
Community Update
Nov. 14, 2023
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In Woodward's Words
Balancing building housing inventory and meeting increasing infrastructure demands requires creative solutions.
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Winter Is Coming!
The 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:
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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.
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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.
- 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.
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Join ‘Adopt A Neighbor'
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.
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Are You Ready for Winter Spokane?
Our friends Otto, KC, Doris, and Ribby from Spokane Indians Baseball are helping us get prepared for winter. Know your snow-route, check on your neighbors, and keep those drains clear of leaves and debris! Learn more on our website.
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Stuff Green Carts with Leaves and Food Waste
Curbside yard and food waste customers have until Friday, Dec. 1, to finish their fall yard cleanup before the City of Spokane suspends the collection service for the winter. The optional Clean Green curbside yard and food waste collection service runs from March through November. Click here to learn more.
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Leaf Pick-Up Is Underway
The City of Spokane has started leaf pickup activities on City streets. Leaf pickup is expected to continue until the middle of December. Our leaf pickup service is intended to remove only the leaves that naturally fall into the streets. Residents SHOULD NOT rake or blow leaves into the street. To view the schedule visit our website.
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Recycle Right Tips!
Tomorrow is America Recycles Day and we have some tips for you! Keep your recyclables clean and dry. Tanglers, coated cartons, plastic bags, and bagged items don’t belong in your blue recycle cart. Learn more at TalkTrashSpokane.com.
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Spokane Parks Receives Grant to Repair Broken Playgrounds
Spokane Parks and Recreation received a $100,000 grant to repair broken play equipment at 16 parks, awarded by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. Repairs will include about 43 broken and damaged equipment pieces like slides and swings, and are anticipated in 2024. To learn more visit our website.
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Council Recap
Council Member Ryan Oelrich recaps the Monday, Nov. 13, Spokane City Council meeting.
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Short-Term Rental Monitoring Starts In January
The City will start short-term rental monitoring in January 2024. Hosts operating without a permit will receive a letter that they’ve been identified as having a non-compliant short-term rental. The City Council passed amendments to the short-term rental regulations on July 10, 2023. The regulations then went into effect on Sept. 1. Read our blog post for more information.
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North Spokane Corridor Celebration of Progress
Washington State Department of Transportation is opening the next section of the North Spokane Corridor! Join the celebration on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m. at Wellesley Avenue between Market and Freya Streets under the new North Spokane Corridor overpass.
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Learn about Division Street Bus Rapid Transit
City Line was the Spokane region’s first BRT route and a north-south route is being planned. Learn how City Line’s success lays the groundwork for increasing connectivity on Division Street. Spokane Transit is meeting with Neighborhood Councils to share information. Learn more here.
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City of Spokane Jobs
The City of Spokane is hiring! Check out our featured job of the week:
For a full list of job openings with the City of Spokane click here.
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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!
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Registration Open for Point-in-Time Count
Volunteer registration is open for the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, an annual census to collect data on the needs of people experiencing homelessness in Spokane County. The count runs from Tuesday, Jan. 23, to Saturday, Jan. 27, and three-hour shifts are available in the mornings and afternoons.
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Autumn Adventures: Unlimited Ice Passholder Preview Night
Join us on Friday, Nov. 17 (weather permitting) at the Numerica Skate Ribbon for an exclusive Unlimited Ice Passholder only skating event! This special opportunity includes free skate rentals and complimentary hot cocoa with treats.
Additional Unlimited Ice Passholder Perks:
- 15% discount at Riverfront Gifts
- Four complimentary Looff Carrousel tickets (value: $13)
- One complimentary buddy single-use admission ticket with skate rental (value: $16.90)
Unlimited Ice Pass Pricing (15% discount until Friday, Nov. 17):
- Adult (ages 13+): $33.11
- Youth (ages 3-12): $23.76
- Skate Rental Add-On: $16.11 (Only available with Unlimited Ice Pass purchase)
Purchase your Unlimited Ice Pass online or at the event and enjoy 15% off the regular price.
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On the Bright Side
Megan Duvall, Historic Preservation Officer for the City/County of Spokane, recently received the Joanne Moyer Award from Spokane Preservation Advocates. The award honors individuals or organizations that have demonstrated dedication, perseverance and educational goals regarding historic preservation. Under her leadership, the office has expanded its staffing, resources and scope. Her achievements include the establishment of a new preservation ordinance and the creation of two new historic districts - Browne’s Addition and the Cannon Streetcar Suburb. There have been 120 new listings on the Historic Register, and the office has overseen more than $160 million in Special Tax Valuation rehab projects. A Spokane native, Megan has served in both local and statewide roles, including almost 15 years as a Certified Local Government Coordinator for the State of Washington in Olympia.
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