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City of Spokane
Community Update
February 11, 2025
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Celebrating Black History Month
Mayor Lisa Brown presented this year's Black History Month proclamation to Jillisa Winkler, the Executive Director of The Carl Maxey Center. The Carl Maxey Center is hosting the annual Sandy Williams Black Business Expo on Saturday, Feb 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. The event will highlight Black-owned and operated businesses and entrepreneurs in Spokane.
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Mayor Lisa Brown Signs Special Events Executive Order
Hosting a neighborhood block party or a special event shouldn’t be difficult. Mayor Lisa Brown signed an executive order to strengthen community events by reducing costs for both organizers and the City, and tasking staff with eliminating barriers to establishing new cultural events and growing existing ones. Learn more about the executive order on the City's website.
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Full-City Plow Completed Feb. 9
The City completed the first Full-City Plow of the 2024-2025 winter season on Sunday, Feb. 9. By the numbers, crews drove enough lane miles to make it to Chicago and back! Thank you to our Streets, Water, and Wastewater crew members for teaming up to make this happen within the goal of three days. Residents who think their block may have been missed can report it by contacting 311. The Streets Department remains in winter operations until March 15.
By the Numbers for Feb. 6-9:
- Lane Miles Driven = 3,551
- Liquid Deicer = 90,3015 gallons (45 truckloads)
- Solid Deicer = 192 tons (35 truckloads)
- Sand = 163 tons (16 truckloads)
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Join ‘Adopt A Neighbor'
Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington's Adopt A Neighbor initiative is looking for compassionate groups in Spokane County willing to assist seniors and individuals with disabilities during the snowy season. The initiative seeks groups such as clubs, organizations, businesses, churches, community centers, and schools. Individuals interested in participating will be paired with a group. To sign up, contact Adopt A Neighbor at action@altcew.org or via phone. Click here to learn more.
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City Services on Presidents' Day
Presidents' Day is Monday, Feb. 17 here is what you need to know.
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Garbage and recycling pickup will proceed as usual.
- The Waste to Energy Facility will be open. The public is also welcome to see where your trash goes! Tour registration is required in advance.
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Spokane City Hall will be open including Spokane 311 and Development Services Center.
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Riverfront Park attractions will be open.
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Spokane Public Library branches will be closed.
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On-street parking meters and kiosks will not require payment. Please remember all parking rules, including time limits, still apply.
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Spokane City Council is not scheduled to meet.
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Spokane Municipal Court and Community Justice Services will be available by phone only.
For more information visit our website.
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Stay a Step Ahead of the Freeze and Winterize Your Pipes Today!
Brrrr! It's chilly out there. Colder-than-normal temperatures mean taking extra steps to keep your pipes from freezing. The Water Wise team shares some tips in this blog!
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Climate Planning Memos Recently Published
How is Spokane impacted by changing weather conditions and how can we address those impacts? Those two questions were asked to develop two key deliverables of the City of Spokane’s Climate Planning efforts that are now available to the public. A Spokane Climate Impacts and Climate Justice Memo identifies climate trends affecting Spokane, as well as the vulnerable populations and overburdened communities that are impacted first and worst, while the Spokane Climate Policy Audit analyzes and summarizes existing climate-related plans, policies, and regulations. Read more about the newly published memos.
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Calling All Vendors!
Join us for the Spring Market at Riverfront Park on Wednesday, April 9! This is your chance to showcase your products, connect with the community, and be part of an exciting seasonal event. The application deadline is Friday, March 21.
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Council Recap
Council Member Lili Navarrete recaps the Monday, Feb. 10, Spokane City Council meeting.
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Youth Wellness Showcase
The Chase Youth Commission is hosting a youth-led showcase at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 4 - 6 p.m. Youth in our community have defined wellness, described what it looks like in our neighborhoods, and are calling for us to step up and action these youth identified strategies to support youth mental health and wellness.
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Help Shape Division Street
We want to hear from you! Help shape the Division Street corridor to meet the needs of residents today and for years to come. Stop by the Division Street Transit Oriented Development Public Event on Thursday, Feb. 27, 6 - 8 p.m. at the NorthTown Mall. Click here for all the details.
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Take the Safe Streets for Spokane Survey
Please tell us where we need safety improvements in the City. Missing ADA ramps? Need an enhanced crosswalk? View this project on Engage Spokane and enter your concerns in the interactive map. City staff will work with the Transportation Commission to prioritize spending on the your requests and feedback.
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Apply for the Working Families Tax Credit
The City of Spokane teamed up with SNAP, Nuestras Raíces, LaunchNW, and Spokane Public Schools to help spread the word about the Working Families Tax Credit. This credit is designed to put money back in the pockets of hardworking families. Apply today at workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov.
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City of Spokane Jobs
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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City of Spokane Attends Job Fairs
Are you looking for a rewarding career with the City of Spokane? Throughout 2025, the Civil Service Department will have a booth at job fairs across Spokane to connect with talented individuals like you. Take a look at the list below to find an event near you – when you meet us, you can learn about current full-time positions and ask questions about how Civil Service works.
2025 Events
- Thursday, Feb. 13 | Eastern Washington University College Winter Career Fair
- Wednesday, Feb. 19 | Fair Chance Resource & Job Fair | WorkSource Spokane
- Wednesday, April 2 | FUSE College Career Fair
- Wednesday, April 9 | City of Spokane Supported Employment Job Fair | The Hive
- Tuesday, April 22 | Spokane Falls Community College Spring Job Fair | SFCC Campus
- Wednesday, April 23 | KHQ WorkSource Job Fair | Spokane County Fairgrounds
- Monday Oct. 6 & Thursday, Oct. 7 | WSU Engineering Career Fair | Pullman
- Thursday, Oct. 16 | EWU All Majors Career Fair
For more information and pending career fair dates visit our website.
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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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Winter Wonders: Valentine's Day Ice Skating Special
Valentine's Day is Friday! Surprise your sweetheart with a magical ice skating date at the Numerica Skate Ribbon! Glide hand-in-hand under the twinkling lights for just $14 (over 50% in savings!), including admission and skate rentals for two. Visit our website for all the details.
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On The Bright Side
The Spokane Riverkeeper and the West Central Neighborhood Council removed over 3,500 pounds of trash from the Spokane River and its banks. Thank you to the Spokane Riverkeeper and the West Central Neighborhood Council!
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