In Woodward's Words

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Water Safety Tips from Spokane Fire Department

The SFD Water Rescue Team has already responded to multiple water rescues this season. Do your part to help them out. Grab your personal flotation device before heading to area waterways. It's one of the most effective pieces of safety gear in water, and it only works if you wear it. For more tips click here. 

Transportation Planning Open House

Join us for a virtual open house on Wednesday, July 20, 5 - 6 p.m., to discuss amendments to the Proposed Bicycle Network Map and Arterial Network Map. These maps are part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan that guides long-term plans, growth and investments on a 20-year Horizon. Current proposed changes address 14 planned bike routes and 15 street segments. Details on our website. 

Be Water Wise!

Remember to water smart during hot days. Visit the Spokane Water Wise page for tips!

Council Recap

Spokane City Council Member Michael Cathcart, recaps the Monday, July 18, Spokane City Council meeting.

Hatch Road Bridge Opens

Friday morning the Hatch Road Bridge opened! Benefits of the deck replacement include:

• Long-term durability and safety of the bridge to accommodate weight and volume of traffic
• A designated right-hand turn lane from Hatch Road on to northbound U.S. 195 resulting in reduced wait times for vehicles turning right on to northbound U.S. 195

New Special Events Application

The City of Spokane has a long history of being a community that celebrates and embraces special events. We now have an event application process to match the pageantry of our many special events that will make it easier for sponsors to apply for their permit and for City staff to quickly process. Learn more on our website.

Coronavirus Information

COVID-19 Vaccines

• COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
• Everyone 6 months and older are now eligible to get a free COVID-19 vaccination.
• Everyone 5 years and older is eligible for boosters.
• Learn about the different vaccines available.

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.

Need Mental Health Help?

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8

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

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!

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.

Rent Assistance

City of Spokane residents will soon be able to apply for $5.59 million in new Emergency Rent Assistance Program funds awarded by the Washington State Department of Commerce.

The application process for the funds will be announced in the near future on the City’s website once funding is received for disbursement.

Spokane Rewards. Spokane Solves. Spokane Gives

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!

Graffiti Busters

Come join the Office of Neighborhood Services for Graffiti Cleanup in our downtown core! 

Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting paint on and bring a water bottle. 

Paint equipment will be supplied to volunteers. David's Pizza will be providing lunch to volunteers at 12:15!

Volunteers will meet at 123 S Wall Street on Friday, July 22, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sign up here!

Summer Fun: Shakespeare in the Park

The Spokane Shakespeare Society (S3) presents a timeless classic of young love, feuding families, and meddling friends. This imagining of Romeo and Juliet will take the audience on a wild ride, led by the point of view of our two lovers. What can possibly go wrong when two teens decide they know better than everyone else in the world? Join S3, and Riverfront Park for an evening that has something for everyone: love, murder, and plenty of stunning visuals. Details on our website.

Dates

July: 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31

Sept.: 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18

Time

6:30 p.m.

Summer Fun: Pilates in the Park

Lengthen, strengthen, and tone your entire body with Pilates in the Park! Pilates is for you whether you're new to the mat or you've been practicing for years. Precision Pilates classes welcome all levels of movers as we work to improve stability, alignment, and inner strength. More info on our website. 

Location

Spokane Pavilion

Dates

Tuesdays; July 26

Aug. 2, 9, 16

Time

6 – 7 p.m.

On the Bright Side

Take a look at these behind the scenes photos from inside the Clocktower in Riverfront Park.