City of Spokane
Community Update
March 22, 2022
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Walking with Woodward
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward attends Spokane Public Schools' ground breaking ceremony for the Carla Peperzak Middle School!
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Traffic Alert
As the City begins it’s construction season, there are two major projects starting next week.
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Hatch Road Bridge will be closed starting Tuesday, March 29 to start the deck replacement project and a detour is required.
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Thor/Freya eastbound I-90 exit ramp will be closed starting Monday, March 28 to begin the reconstruction project. Motorists are encouraged to exit at Altamont. Eastbound I-90 entrance ramp at Thor/Freya will be open.
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HUD Awards $4.3M to Spokane Area to Help People Experiencing Homelessness
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced $4,333,859 in Continuum of Care Competition Awards for Spokane area homeless housing and service programs.
A breakdown of the award totals for the Spokane area by sub-recipient is as follows:
- Volunteers of America, $1,539,214;
- Catholic Charities, $1,447,301;
- YWCA, $663,967;
- City of Spokane, $418,456; and
- SNAP, $264,921.
For additional details visit our website. |
State of the City Address
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward will give the annual State of the City address on Wednesday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center. Register here! |
Shaping Spokane Housing
Dividing land into lots, tracts or parcels is done through the Short Plat Application process. As part of Shaping Spokane Housing to increase housing for all, the City is proposing to change the notification requirements. Learn more at ShapingSpokaneHousing.org. |
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Council Recap
Spokane City Council Member Michael Cathcart recaps the Monday, March 21, Spokane City Council meeting.
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Neighbors Drive 25
The City of Spokane invites residents to participate in the “Neighbors Drive 25” pedestrian safety program and post signs. The program will hold a kickoff on Thursday, March 24, at Spokane COPS Neva-Wood, 4705 N. Addison St. Come get a sign and hear speakers! Details on our website. |
Test Fest Is Back
Test Fest allows you to apply for multiple City of Spokane positions at the same time and schedule multiple tests on the same day. Last year, the City hired 47 people who participated in Test Fest! This year we are testing for the Custodian I, Laborer I, and Refuse Collector I positions. Apply now!
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Local COVID-19 Data
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. |
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Indoor Mask Mandate Lifted
The indoor mask mandate has been lifted. However, there are still places in our community where masks will be required. These places include:
- public transportation
- airports
- healthcare settings
- correctional facilities
- private businesses
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All Washington Residents Age 5+ Eligible for Vaccine
All Washingtonians age 5 and up are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The Governor and the state Department of Health (DOH) have also prioritized equity issues to ensure vaccine access to populations disproportionately affected by the virus, including communities of color and low-income communities.
The CDC now recommends that everyone ages 12+ receive a COVID-19 booster shot. Get more information on the CDC’s website. |
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Local Vaccination Distribution Information
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.
State COVID-19 Information Hotline
1-800-525-0127 (press #)
Text the word “Coronavirus” to 211211 to receive information and updates on your phone wherever you are. You will receive links to the latest information on COVID-19, including county-level updates and resources for families, businesses, students and more.
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CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People
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. |
Get Vaccinated!
Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you
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COVID-19 Testing Sites
Drive-up and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites are open to the community. These testing sites offer free testing and are open to anyone who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or has recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19. |
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Spokane Falls Community College
3410 W. Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224
Hours: Mon – Sun, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mead Union Stadium
12509 N. Market St., Mead, WA 99021
(testing trailer is in the parking lot)
Hours: Sat & Sun, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Ashley HomeStore Outlet Parking Lot
13414 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
CHAS Health Denny Murphy Clinic
1001 W. Second Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
Hours: Tue – Fri, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hours: Sat, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Need Access to Food?
Need Mental Health Help?
Contact 24/7: Frontier Crisis Line (877) 266-1818
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
Need Resources?
Call Washington 211 at 2-1-1 or (877) 211-9274 to speak to a local agent
Apply for Basic Food assistance over the phone!
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Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224
Intensive Behavioral Health, Victim Advocacy and Foster Care, are available.
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Resident Assistance
The impacts of COVID have created hardships for people in many ways. The City continues to connect residents with available and eligible resources.
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Utility Assistance
There are Resident Assistance programs for emergency help to pay for City utility bills, which include charges for water, wastewater, stormwater and garbage collection. Interest-free payment plans are also available for residential and commercial customers. |
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Rent Assistance
The City’s Emergency Rent Assistance Program has helped landlords and tenants avoid evictions due to hardships caused by the pandemic. Nearly all of the $27 million funding has been distributed and allocated. Online application portals administered by LiveStories and Family Promise of Spokane are currently paused for new applications. For complete information and current application information visit the City’s Resident Assistance page. |
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Spokane Rewards. Spokane Solves. Spokane Gives |
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The City of Spokane is a great place to combine community support with expertise. There are over 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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Spokane City Council is now recruiting members for the Equity Subcommittee. The Equity Subcommittee was adopted by Spokane City Council, on Nov. 29, 2021 to serve as an advisory body for the council through the Finance and Administration Committee.
What is it and what it will do?
- Advisory body to Council's Finance and Administration Committee
- Build relationships between the City and impacted communities
- Collaborate on policy and budget initiatives
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On-Site Health & Wellness Services at the RCSC
Our partners at CHAS Health are onsite every Tuesday and Thursday to assist community members with applying for state health insurance, sliding fee scale registrations, and general appointment confirmations throughout the local CHAS Health system. All RCSC staff are available to connect customers to substance use disorder assessments and can directly refer everyone to additional services provided by Partners with Families and Children. Learn more about the access to healthcare offered at the RCSC here. Walk-in customers are welcome, no appointment necessary. To learn more about the Resource Center of Spokane County’s vital services, resources, and support, please visit their website. |
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Spring Dreams: Spring Activity Guide
The Spring Activity Guide is out online only! NFL youth flag football, archery, hiking, spring and summer camps, lawn bowling, photography, youth Esports, craft workshops, adaptive programming for those with disabilities, and much more. |
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On the Bright Side
The Downriver Golf Course is open and Saturday, March 26, the Indian Canyon Golf Course will open!
At Downriver Golf Course a modified 18-hole course will be played due to the ongoing irrigation renovations, and a 20% discount on greens fees is in place during the work. For more info visit our website.
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