Since March of 2020, our City has been dramatically impacted by COVID-19. The community continues to demonstrate strength, innovation and resilience. Information is still being updated as health and economic recovery move forward. For the most recent and local data on cases and outcomes, visit SRHD.org. Track State of Washington information with these interactive dashboards for updates.

All Washingtonians age 12 and up are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The Governor and the state Department of Health (DOH) have also prioritized equity issues in each phase to ensure vaccine access to populations disproportionately affected by the virus, including communities of color and low-income communities.

Three COVID-19 vaccines have been approved, and are widely accessible throughout the state. Information on the vaccine and its distribution in Washington is found on the DOH website. Learn more details on the SRHD website.

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Currently authorized vaccines in the United States are highly effective at protecting vaccinated people against symptomatic and severe COVID-19. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published updated interim recommendations for people who have been fully vaccinated. Until more is known and vaccination coverage increases, some prevention measures will continue to be necessary for all people, regardless of vaccination status.

Monday, June 21, 2021

This Fourth of July join us for drive-in fireworks! Park at one of the four locations listed below or watch the fireworks from home. Parking lots open at 8:30 p.m. and the fireworks show begins at 10 p.m. at all locations.

Locations:

For more information visit our website.

The City of Spokane is hiring! Now through Tuesday, July 13, applicants will be able to apply for multiple City of Spokane positions at the same time. These positions include:

Effective Monday, June 28, if you receive a parking citation, fees will increase. Most common will be expired meter tickets that will go from $15 to $30 per violation. For more information visit the Parking Services page.

The City of Spokane is planning to build a new 2 million gallon water tank in Spokane’s South Hill/Lincoln Heights pressure zone. The public is invited to weigh in on where the new water tank should be built through an online survey. The survey will be open through Friday, July 2. The potential sites for this facility have been narrowed to three, including 31st & Napa, the 37th Avenue reservoir site, and Hamblen Elementary School.

Apply or renew your for-hire license and pay the registration fee all online. We are excited to provide this convenient and faster process for our customers! Nearly 700 temporary for-hire licenses will expire on June 30, 2021. Renew your license today.

MultiCare Health System will host a pop-up vaccine clinic on Saturday, June 26, 12 – 5 p.m. The event will be held on the North Bank of Riverfront Park in conjunction with the grand opening of the MultiCare-sponsored Hooptown USA basketball courts. All who receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will receive, a Hoopfest poster, an exclusive Rebound Spokane canvas bag and a free Kona ice snow cone. For more information visit our website.

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

Contact 24/7: Frontier Crisis Line (509) 838-4428

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

CHAS Health: (509) 444-8200

Excelsior Wellness Center: (509) 559-3100

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

Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255

Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224

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

We know that the pandemic has created economic hardship for many of the City’s utility customers. Assistance with monthly City utility bills for water, sewer, and solid waste is available during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Residential property owners as well as tenants can seek direct financial assistance through the City's U-Help program by calling 456-SNAP. Utility Billing can also provide interest-free payment plans for residential customers. More information.

Business owners with an active City of Spokane utility account, may qualify for a small business assistance utility bill deferral. More information.

Late fees and water shutoffs for non-payment have been suspended to assist customers during the pandemic. Donations for this effort are always appreciated.

New art is coming to the Garland Art Alley! The alley will be closed to walking traffic only on Saturday, June 26, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Graffiti artists from the Pacific Northwest will transform some of the walls. For a minimum $5, you can watch the transformation live!

Summer Reading at Spokane Public Library is back! Read for 15 hours between June 1 and August 31 to get a free book! Log your time online, earn badges, and design your own avatar.