|
City of Spokane
Community Update
April 2, 2024
| |
|
Big Takeaways from Mayor's Visit to Boise
Mayor Lisa Brown's time in Boise demonstrated promising opportunities for Spokane to pursue similar initiatives that foster new development, cultivate inclusive public spaces, and celebrate our community. Click here to read more about the Mayor's trip.
| |
|
Congratulations Mayor Lisa Brown!
Congratulations to Mayor Lisa Brown on winning Best Local Elected Official at The Inlander’s Best Of Readers Poll!
| |
|
Arterial Construction Projects Underway
On Monday, the City of Spokane started two major construction projects. A grind and overlay project on 29th Ave and the Marshall Rd. Water Transmission Main project. Click here to learn more.
| |
Washington St. Corridor Construction
Starting, Monday, April 8, the intersection of Washington St. and Boone Ave. will be closed for water, storm, and signal work to replace pipes from the early 1920s. The intersection is estimated to be closed until the week of April 21. Following this closure, Washington St. will have lane restrictions for grind and overlay work between North River Dr. and Maxwell Ave. Motorists are urged to utilize Division St., Monroe St., and the Maple/Ash corridor as alternate routes. If you are attending events at the venues in the area, please plan for extra time.
This is the first of three Washington St. corridor projects for the 2024 construction season. The Washington-Stevens corridor is an important gateway to the event and park facilities concentrated on the North Bank of the Spokane River. Improving this corridor will smooth travel to the Spokane Arena, One Spokane Stadium, the Podium, and the major playground in Riverfront Park, serving our community and visitors.
| |
|
Pedestrian Safety Emphasized During Spring Break
As Spokane Public Schools students are released for spring break this week and spring weather improves, the City reminds motorists to slow down and watch for pedestrians crossing streets as more children and families are out and about. Even though the City has added several pedestrian improvements throughout the community, Spokane Police saw a 44 percent increase in the number of pedestrian collisions in 2023 over 2022. Additionally, nine pedestrian fatalities accounted for half of the 18 total motor-vehicle fatalities in 2023. Major contributing factors to pedestrian-involved collisions are people crossing streets inappropriately and inattentive drivers. Visit our website for more information.
| |
|
Food Waste Prevention Week
Happy Food Waste Prevention Week! Making vegetable broth with your veggie scraps can reduce your food waste. Nutrition Educator Emily from Second Harvest Inland Northwest shows us how to make your own vegetable broth. Click here for some more tips!
| |
ICCU Spring Market at Riverfront
Springtime is here, and vendor booths are in bloom! Join us Wednesday, April 3, 12 - 6 p.m. for the ICCU Spring Market at Riverfront Park. The market will feature over 50 local vendors, a petting zoo provided by 2nd Chance Ranch, sidewalk games with Camp Kesem, food trucks, and a one of a kind Pet Fashion show, complete with Red Carpet at our Rotary Fountain. Fun for the whole family, come browse, shop, pet, and play! Visit our website for more info!
| |
Waste to Energy Facility Accepting Wildfire Debris
The Waste to Energy Facility now accepts fire-damaged materials that are recognizable and free of ash if accompanied by an asbestos survey. Accepted items include:
- Household items and furniture
- Clothing
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Bagged spoiled food
- Appliances
- Charred yard waste (oversized items will be charged the garbage rate)
Click here for more information.
| |
Council Community Days
Join the Spokane City Council for the first of a series of Council Community Days! This first event will be Monday, April 8, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at City Hall's Council Chambers. At the first Council Community Day, we will celebrate our Latine/Hispanic Community and the birthday of Dolores Huerta!
| |
All Four City Golf Courses Are Open
Indian Canyon, Creek at Qualchan, Downriver, and Esmeralda golf courses are open for the season! For tee times, visit SpokaneGolf.org.
| |
Become A Master Composter/Recycler
Jessica shares an update on class three of the Master Composter/Recycling course. Click here to read about the first recycling class. The blog will be updated weekly!
| |
Water Wise Workshops
Elevate your outdoor space with expertise! Join us on Wednesday, April 3, for a workshop all about composting. Weekly classes on varying topics are FREE every Wednesday through April 24. Visit the workshop page for more class information!
| |
|
Public Safety Community Meetings
Join us to learn more about the recruitment process for public safety leadership and share your priorities. Meetings are scheduled for:
- Tuesday, April 9, 5:30 - 8 p.m. at West Central Community Center
- Thursday, April 11, 6 - 7 p.m. at Northeast Community Center
- Tuesday, April 16, 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Park Library
- Tuesday, April 30, 5:30 - 7 p.m. virtual meeting. Register here!
| |
Vote for Riverfront Park as 2024's Best Riverwalk
Our very own Riverfront Park has been nominated for 'Best Riverwalk' in USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers' Choice! You can vote daily until the polls close on Monday, April 8, at 9 a.m. Cast your vote today!
| |
Scooter Update: Proposals Being Reviewed
The City of Spokane is reviewing proposals from potential shared mobility (scooter) operators to run the WheelShare program beginning in late spring 2024. The City’s contract with Lime expired last fall.
| |
Neighborhood Services Annual Report Highlights Successes
The City’s Office of Neighborhood Services 2023 Annual Report states there were 26 neighborhood clean-up events, 769.9 tons of waste removed, 4,204 disposal passes distributed, 51 mobile speed trailer deployments, 185 event applications, and two asphalt art projects completed. The Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy and the inaugural Spokane Neighborhood Summit educated citizens on a variety of topics. See the full report.
|  | |
Funds Available For Affordable Housing
The City’s Community, Housing, and Human Services Department provides notice that an estimated $3,495,200 in federal funds through the 2024 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for affordable housing development is available to apply for through Wednesday, May 1. The program is intended for affordable housing projects that are highly viable, cost effective, project-ready (completed within 12 to 18 months) and that leverage additional funding from public and private sources. The Request for Proposals and scoring criteria are on the City website.
|  | |
Fair Housing Surveys, Session Avaliable
The City has contracted with Northwest Fair Housing Alliance to assist with the preparation of the 2024 Fair Housing Plan. The plan will be used to identify fair housing issues in Spokane and set goals to overcome barriers to fair housing. Information and public input sessions will be
- Tuesday, April 2, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Click here to attend virtually.
- Thursday, April 4, 12 to 1:30 p.m., The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague Ave. Click here to attend virtually.
Surveys are open through Sunday, April 7 for both housing consumers and their advocates as well as housing providers. Take a few minutes to complete a survey to provide input on your experience with fair housing in the City.
Contact Marley Hochendoner via email or phone if you have questions regarding the events, surveys, or the 2024 Fair Housing Plan.
| |
|
City of Spokane Jobs
The City of Spokane is hiring! Check out our featured jobs of the week:
For a full list of job openings with the City of Spokane click here.
| |
|
Connect With Us About City Jobs
Find the City of Spokane at the EWU Criminal Justice Career Fair on Thursday, April 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the PUB, 926 Elm Street, Cheney, WA.
This month we will be at the KHQ/WorkSource Job Fair and SFCC Career Fair too! Visit our website for the details.
| |
|
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!
Plant Trees at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge staff are seeking volunteers to assist with potting 5,000 trees. Beginning Tuesday, April 9, refuge staff will be hosting single-day tree potting sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers will spend a half or full day assisting refuge staff potting native trees such as aspen, hawthorn, and cottonwood. Visit the Turnbull website for more info.
| |
|
|
Spring Dreams: Spokane Print Fest at The Hive®
This year, The Hive® is one of the locations for Spokane Print Fest! You can meet the current Artists-In-Residence at The Hive® and check out live demonstrations from local and regional Print Fest artists! For more information on Spokane Print Fest visit spokaneprintfest.org.
| |
|
On the Bright Side
Congrats to the West Central Neighborhood Council on a successful Trash Smash! This clean-up was funded by the Beautification Project. Beautification Project funding from the Solid Waste Department allows neighborhood councils to host volunteer-led clean-up events in their neighborhoods. Contact your neighborhood council to lead or volunteer at a clean-up event.
| | | | |
