In Woodward's Words

The Administration and City Council collaborated and engaged with the public to develop the 2024 budget that maintains core City services. Council unanimously approved it in Monday's legislative meeting.

Snow Zone

Snow Season Is Here

Snow response is a collaboration between the City and the community. Working together, we can make winter conditions better for everyone. Here is what you can expect:

• Snow season operations are November 15-March 15
• Weather conditions are monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Priorities are arterials, hills, hospitals and school routes
• Materials are located throughout the City for efficiency
• Full-City plow during heavier snowfalls takes about 3 days
• Snow gates are used to reduce snow berms when possible
• Crews work to keep snow away from sidewalks when possible

Bookmark the City's snow response page and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for information when it snows.

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.

Your City at Work

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.

Recycle Right Tips!

City of Spokane Solid Waste Collections needs your help. Batteries, shredded paper, Styrofoam, and electronics don’t belong in your blue recycle cart. Learn more at TalkTrashSpokane.com.

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. 

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. Spokane City Council passed amendments to the short-term rental regulations on July 10, 2023. The regulations then went into effect on Sept. 1, 2023. Read our blog post for more information. 

Council Recap

Council Member Michael Cathcart recaps the Monday, Nov. 27, Spokane City Council meeting.

Planning Studies Effectiveness of Centers and Corridors Growth Strategy

Planning Services has begun studying the effectiveness of the Centers and Corridors Growth Strategy to develop recommendations for modifications as we enter a Periodic Update phase for the Comprehensive Plan. Read our blog post for more information.

Applications open for Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy

Applications for the 2024 Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy, a partnership between the City and Gonzaga University’s School of Leadership, are being accepted through Friday, Jan. 5. The free program is designed to equip new and emerging neighborhood leaders with knowledge, skills, and resources to work effectively with the City and contribute to the vibrancy of neighborhoods. More information is available on Gonzaga's website.

Palisades North Trailhead Improvements and Opportunities Public Workshop

Spokane Parks & Recreation invites the community to attend a public workshop to discuss Palisades North Trailhead improvements and opportunities on Thursday, Nov. 30, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Finch Arboretum’s Woodland Center. 

Parks will present information on the Palisades North Trailhead project and the newly public Rimrock to Riverside property, a joint effort between various leaders in land conservancy. Click here for more info.

Sprague Union District Holiday Events

Free hot cocoa, story time with Santa, ice carving, and family fun activities are just a few things you can do to celebrate the holiday season. Check out these events!

• Friday, Dec. 1 - Light the Night
• Saturday, Dec. 2 - Holiday on the Ave

City of Spokane Jobs

The City of Spokane is hiring! Check out our featured job of the week:

• Engineering Technician III
• Grants Analyst
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Neighborhood and Housing Specialist

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.

Are you prepared in case of an emergency?

Check out the City’s Emergency Management page!

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!

Be A Part Of Planning For Spokane!

If helping plan Spokane’s future and being active in community affairs appeals to you, consider applying for a vacancy on the City’s Plan Commission that meets twice a month. The commission provides advice and makes recommendations on broad planning goals and policies and other matters as requested by the City Council. Applications are due Friday, Dec. 15. 

Autumn Adventures: Learn to Skate - Group Lessons

Join the coaches of Lake City Figure Skating and learn the FUNdamentals of ice skating. Skaters will work through the curriculum of Learn to Skate USA and come away with new skills, increased self-confidence, and lots of fun memories. Click here to register.

Autumn Adventures: DJ Night on the Ice

Get ready to hit the ice and groove to the beats with DJ A1 every Friday from December through January at the Numerica Skate Ribbon. Join us at 6 p.m. for an evening filled with music, vibrant lights, exciting contests, and much more. Click here for all the details.

On the Bright Side

The Spokane Police Department was blessed by Horizon Credit Union as part of their “Our Local Heroes” campaign. Horizon’s Spokane Contact Center gifted SPD officers in the Special Investigative Unit and Violent Crimes Task Force with coffee cards and breakfast. Thank you Horizon for choosing to lift up these officers who play a major role in keeping our City safe.