Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021

Monday, Oct. 11, 2021

Mayor Nadine Woodward focused on collaborative accomplishments and next steps as she detailed an outlook that is cautious and realistic during her annual Statement of Conditions and Affairs address to the City Council. She also acknowledged the considerable contributions of the City’s 2,000 employees who have adapted to continued changes in pandemic guidance and financial impacts, which are approaching $20 million, to keep services running at a high level.

It's budget season! Mayor Woodward's draft 2022 budget prioritizes funding for public safety, homelessness, housing, and economic development and maintains core service levels while balancing ongoing revenue impacts caused by the pandemic. Four budget workshops are planned with Spokane City Council throughout October. The workshops are scheduled for October 14, 15, 19, and 22.

The outdoor recreational fire restrictions that were implemented on June 4 have been lifted. This took effect Oct. 8, 2021. Due to the current and forecasted cooler and wetter conditions, restrictions for specified outdoor recreational fires (campfires, fire bowls, and fire pits) have been lifted for the Spokane County and Spokane Metro Area by order of the Spokane Metro Area Fire Marshals.

Help map the future of Spokane Parks! Use our interactive map and survey to tell us your ideas for opportunities or improvements throughout Spokane.

We want your feedback on the proposed 2022-2027 Six Year Citywide Capital Improvement Program. The CIP is a six year plan of capital projects with estimated costs and proposed methods of financing that is updated annually.

Public comments will be taken during tomorrow's Plan Commission meeting, but the public is encouraged to submit their comments or questions in writing to [email protected]!

Give back to the Spokane community by joining a volunteer Board, Commission, or Committee!

The City of Spokane has distributed more than $5.3 million in rental assistance. Here's how to apply.

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.

All Washingtonians age 12 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.

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.

1-800-525-0127 (press #)

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.

Contact SNAP at (509) 319-3050 or [email protected]

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

Call Washington 211 at 2-1-1 or (866) 904-9060 to speak to a local agent

Text your Zip Code to 898-211 or email [email protected]

Apply for Basic Food assistance over the phone!

Access to resources online at: wa211.org

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Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224

Intensive Behavioral Health, Victim Advocacy and Foster Care, are available.

We know that the pandemic has created economic hardship for many of the City’s utility customers. Assistance with monthly City utility bills for water, sewer, and solid waste is available during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Residential property owners as well as tenants can seek direct financial assistance through the City's U-Help program by calling 456-SNAP. Utility Billing can also provide interest-free payment plans for residential customers. More information.

Business owners with an active City of Spokane utility account, may qualify for a small business assistance utility bill deferral. More information.

Late fees and water shutoffs for non-payment have been suspended to assist customers during the pandemic. Donations for this effort are always appreciated.

Just in time for the spooky season, Spokane Public Library created a walking tour based on selections haunting our shelves! This walking tour gives you a taste of some Spokane ghost stories. Some are well-known legends, some are speculation

Sergeant Teresa Fuller is a 23-year veteran of the Spokane Police Department and was recently named as one of Washington’s law enforcement liaison officers – the first woman to hold that position in the state.