City of Spokane
Community Update
February 8, 2022
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In Woodward's Words
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward is advocating for Spokane in Olympia.
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Walking with Woodward
Spokane celebrates the Lunar New Year for the first time in 89 years!
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Narrower Walkway Tested On Browne Street Viaduct
City crews are installing fencing on the sidewalks that run though the Browne Street viaduct as a health and safety measure. The fencing will narrow the area that will require cleaning while leaving space for pedestrians to pass through. Installation is expected to be complete this week.
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Black History Month Flag Raising
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward and Council Member Betsy Wilkerson celebrated Black History Month at City Hall with students from Lewis and Clark High School.
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Point-In-Time Count Volunteers Needed
Want to make a difference in helping provide services to our local homeless population? Consider being a census taker or volunteer lead for the annual countywide Point-in-Time Count, Feb. 25 - March 1. Sign up to volunteer on our website!
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Council Recap
Spokane City Council Member Betsy Wilkerson recaps the Monday, Feb. 7, virtual Spokane City Council meeting.
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Free Compost for Green Cart Subscribers
The City of Spokane is partnering with commercial composter Barr-Tech on a Compost Giveaway program. Current and new subscribers to the “Clean Green” yard and food waste collection program can receive a free half-yard of finished compost from participating vendors! Visit our website to submit your request for free compost. |
Spokane Police Department Featured On KSPS
Learn about impacting and protecting our community through KSPS's CareerExplore NW spotlight on the career of a Police Officer. For more information about careers in our region visit www.careerexplorenw.org. |
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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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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, Tue, Thur, & Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mead Union Stadium
12509 N. Market St., Mead, WA 99021
Hours: Wed – Fri, 4 – 8 p.m.
Hours: Sat & Sun, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Spokane County Fair and Expo Center
5100 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thur, & 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. – 4 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
The City’s U-Help program provides low-income households with emergency financial assistance to help pay for their City utility bills, which include charges for water, wastewater, stormwater and garbage collection. Through the end of 2021, the program includes additional flexibility to allow more customers to receive help. Assistance is available by calling SNAP at 509-456-SNAP.
Interest-free payment plans are available for residential and commercial customers today. An easy-to-use online form is available on the City’s website. |
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Rental Assistance
After just eight months since the City’s Emergency Rent Assistance Program started to help landlords and tenants stave off evictions due to hardships caused by the pandemic, nearly all of the $27 million funding has been distributed and allocated.
As a result of 95 percent of the program funding distributed and allocated, the online application portals administered by LiveStories and Family Promise of Spokane were paused Friday, Jan. 21 to new applications.
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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! |
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The Salary Review Commission is currently accepting applications for one vacancy. The selected applicant will be appointed to a two-year term to expire on December 31, 2023. The applicant must have at least one of the following qualifications: experience in the field of personnel management, a demonstrated knowledge in the administration of compensation and benefits OR experience in finance, business management, or other related fields that demonstrate experience beneficial to the review of total compensation and establishment of salary.
The Salary Review Commission (SRC) is charged with reviewing and establishing the salaries of the Spokane Mayor, Council President, and City Council Members pursuant to Chapter 2.05 of the Spokane Municipal Code. The SRC’s goal is to base salaries on realistic standards according to the duties of the elected office to attract citizens of the highest quality to public service.
Applicants for this Commission must submit applications to the Mayor’s Office no later than Friday, Feb. 18. |
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Solid Partnerships That Strengthen Our Community
The Resource Center of Spokane County (RCSC) and its 19 agency partners, including the City of Spokane, serves all residents of Spokane County.
Available services include: housing support and utility assistance, homeless prevention services, re-entry services for the justice-involved, healthcare resources with direct referrals, pre-employment training opportunities, and financial literacy workshops and education.
There is much more to discover at our region’s integrated social services one-stop center. 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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Winter Wonders: Skate for a Cause
Join us for Skate For a Cause in support of Joya Child and Family Development tomorrow, Feb. 9, 4 - 8 p.m. at the Numerica Skate Ribbon! This program is designed to support community fundraising efforts allowing local nonprofits to retain 30% of the public admission fee. |
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On the Bright Side
We made it, Spokane! 5 p.m. sunsets started yesterday.
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