In Woodward's Words

Mayor Nadine Woodward met with mayors from across the country to discuss mental health, housing, and public safety concerns. She joined them in advocating for additional federal investments in solutions. Visit the City’s website for more information about the pet project mentioned at end of the video.

Construction Zone

The Big Flip!

The Wellesley Avenue and Market Street intersection improvement project has made the big flip! Haven Street between Columbia and Rockwell Avenue is closed and traffic is being detoured to Market Street. 

Work WITH Us during construction season:

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

City Reminds Residents to Have Carts to Curb for Pick-Up By 7 A.M.

As increased temperatures approach during the summer months, City of Spokane residents are reminded to have garbage, recycling, and yard waste cart ready at the curb by 7 a.m. on their designated collection day. Routes may begin earlier than normal when temperatures are forecasted to impact employee health. For more information visit our website.

Comprehensive Plan Amendment Q&A

A 30-day public comment period for Comprehensive Plan Amendment proposals pertaining to land use and housing development is open through Wednesday, June 7. Review the proposed changes and submit your comments here! 

South Logan TOD Public Comments Sought

You have until Thursday, June 8 to submit your comments on the Draft South Logan TOD Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Watch the workshop presentation, review the StoryMap, and submit your comments here.

Meidl's Minute

Spokane City Council recently passed an ordinance prohibiting open drug use in public. Listen to Chief Meidl discuss how SPD officers are enforcing the new legislation to make Spokane safer.

Tail Wagging Good!

The City of Spokane has released its required annual report on the quality of drinking water provided by the City’s Water Department. For 2022, as in previous years, the City met or exceeded all federal and state drinking water standards. Read the full report online.

Council Recap

Council Member Karen Stratton recaps the Monday, June 5, Spokane City Council meeting.

EPA Selects Spokane To Receive Brownfields Grant

The City’s Brownfields Program helped connect the Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium (SLICH) to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield grant opportunity that led to a $500,000 award for the Spokane Land Bank, properties dedicated toward low-income housing. Target areas for the grant are Northeast, East Central and West Central Spokane. “This opportunity only came about because of (City Economic Development Planner) Teri Stripes and the City of Spokane's Brownfields Program,” SLICH Executive Director Ben Stuckart said. “We are so appreciative of our partnership and the opportunities that arise because of the great work with our community collaboration.” Read the EPA press release here.

Cletus The Compost Cart

Putting food waste and soiled paper products in the green yard waste cart is the way to go! For more info visit our website.

Secure Your Load Day

Today is is Secure Your Load Day! Please make sure to properly secure anything to your car/truck. 

Give the Street Sweeping Crew a Hand!

City street maintenance crews are responsible for the cleaning of all city streets. We have 1,460 lane miles of residential streets and 760 lane miles of arterial streets. You may have seen them out and about already as they have started working the residential routes. Each crew is made up of a mechanical broom, street flusher, and hauling truck to pick up heavy and fine debris. For more information and a route schedule visit the City’s website. You can help by avoiding on-street parking and placing your curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste cars on the sidewalk if they are coming through on your collection day of the week.

Water Wise Spokane Tip - Know Your Soil

How much you should water depends on the type of soil you have. Learn to be Water Wise!

City of Spokane Jobs

The City of Spokane is hiring! The following classifications were updated this week:

• Equipment Servicer
• Police Radio Dispatcher

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.

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!

Spokane River Cleanup

Join the Spokane River Forum for a Spokane River Cleanup!



Date: Saturday, June 10

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: University District and Mission Park

Click here to register.

Spring Dreams: Manito Art Festival

The Manito Park Art Festival is Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the lawn just east of Duncan Garden off of Tekoa Street. Expect art, children’s activities, live music, children’s art activities, food, and more. For more info visit The Friends of Manito website.

On the Bright Side

It's warming up! Here's a list of splash pads that are now open from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily:

• Audubon Park
• Carson Park
• Chief Garry Park
• Coeur d'Alene Park
• Franklin Park
• Friendship Park
• Glass Park
• Grandview Park
• Manito Park
• Mission Park
• Pacific Park
• Riverfront Park: Ice Age Floods Playground
• Riverfront Park: Rotary Fountain
• Shadle Park
• Sharpley-Harmon Park
• Thornton Murphy Park
• Underhill Park

Grant Park and Nevada Park splash pads will open Tuesday, June 20.