City of Spokane
Community Update
April 26, 2022
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Walking with Woodward
The Mayor's Office is pitching in for Spokane Gives month! You can find a volunteer project at VolunteerSpokane.org. |
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Give Your Way with Spokane Gives
These projects still need volunteers:
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Peaceful Valley/Red Band Park Cleanup: Volunteers will be cleaning in and around Red Band Park in the Peaceful Valley neighborhood. Cleanup includes picking up garbage in the park, at the basketball courts, and river dock. – Friday, April 29, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
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Manito Park: Flower Power Crew: Volunteer responsibilities include weeding and pruning plant material and raking and clearing plant material from garden beds and garden pathways. – This is an ongoing opportunity.
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We Feed Washington Produce Box Packing: Help pack produce boxes for our food insecure neighbors across Washington State using local produce from local farmers! – Sunday, May 1, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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State of the City Address
Mayor Nadine Woodward will give the annual State of the City address tomorrow, April 27, at noon. You can watch the address live on Facebook or our website. |
Bloomsday Is Sunday!
In hopes that the 46th running of Bloomsday runs as safe and smoothly as possible for participants, fans, volunteers and residents, please consider the following tips:
- Residents along the Bloomsday course in Browne’s Addition, Peaceful Valley, West Central, River Run/SFCC area, and Kendall Yards should take note of road closures on Sunday.
- Bloomsday packet pick-up will be at the Spokane Convention Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 29, and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, so watch for increased pedestrian traffic downtown.
- Many downtown parking meters will be covered with bags on Saturday night to alert people they can’t park there on Sunday. However, downtown businesses will remain open Saturday night. Be sure to move your vehicle by 2 a.m. on Sunday.
- Barricades will be up in Browne’s Addition on Saturday reminding drivers to park elsewhere during Bloomsday. Vehicles on the course on Sunday morning are subject to tow.
- Do your part during Bloomsday to not be a litterbug. Please use the trash receptacles along the course.
- Consider taking a Spokane Transit Bloomsday Shuttle to and from downtown. The STA Bloomsday Pass is only $2!
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Council Recap
Spokane City Council Member Lori Kinnear recaps the Monday, April 25, Spokane City Council meeting.
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Compost Fair Is Back Saturday, April 30
The Spokane County Master Composters/Recyclers will host its Compost Fair at the Finch Arboretum on Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Participants who live within Spokane County can receive a free plastic compost bin after completing the activity stations. For more information visit our website. |
Hostage Negotiation Team
The Spokane Police Department’s Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT) is increasingly called out. See this video on what the HNT does and its need for a new command center to better help those in crisis.
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Coronavirus Information
COVID-19 Vaccines
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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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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.
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
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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Workshops & Training for the Justice-Involved Community
The Resource Center of Spokane County and its partners offer great workshops and training for justice-involved community members.
Pioneer Human Services delivers Roadmap to Success, a three-week job readiness course that covers skill development training, job search tips and tricks, and resources for financial support. Click here to learn more.
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: Tomorrow Is the Last Riverfront Market
Head down to the Pavilion at Riverfront Park for the last Riverfront Market. The market features local artisans, food vendors, musicians, and service providers. The City's Planning Department will be at tomorrow's market getting community input on the Shaping Spokane Housing Plan! |
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On the Bright Side
Thank you to The Lands Council and volunteers for helping plant trees at Comstock Park!
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