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City of Spokane
Community Update
Nov. 21, 2023
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Walking With Woodward
Last week, the City of Spokane and Washington State Department of Transportation celebrated a big milestone for our community; the opening of the Wellesley Avenue interchange and the new section of the North Spokane Corridor!
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Get Ready for Winter with Friends
Our friends Otto, KC, Doris, and Ribby from Spokane Indians Baseball are helping us get prepared for winter. Make sure your snow shovels, ice melt, sand, and snow blower are on deck! Move your RV or trailer off the street and park on the odd-numbered side. Learn more on our website.
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Join ‘Adopt A Neighbor'
Long Term Care of Eastern Washington is launching a volunteer snow removal assistance program called Adopt A Neighbor for seniors in need and those with disabilities. The initiative seeks groups such as clubs, organizations, businesses, churches, community centers and schools in Spokane County. Individuals interested in participating will be paired with a group. To sign up, contact Adopt A Neighbor by email or phone. Click here to learn more.
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City Closures Planned For Thanksgiving
- Solid Waste Services will be a day late the week of Thanksgiving for residents whose garbage is normally picked up on Thursday and Friday.
- Spokane City Hall will be closed along with other City facilities, on Thursday and Friday.
- On-street parking meters and kiosks will not require payment on Thanksgiving but remember even when parking is free on holidays, all parking rules, including time limits, still apply.
- All Spokane Public Library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, and be closed on Thursday and Friday.
- The Spokane Municipal Court and Community Justice Services will be closed on Thursday and Friday.
- My Spokane 311 employees will not be available on Thursday and Friday.
- Development Services Center employees will not be available on Thursday and Friday.
- The Waste-to-Energy Facility will be closed on Thanksgiving and open during regular operating hours for the rest of the week.
- Attractions in Riverfront Spokane will be closed on Thanksgiving but open the rest of the week.
For more info visit our website.
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Thanksgiving Meals, Holiday Giving Events Listed
The Fig Tree and United Way of Spokane County prepared lists for Thanksgiving meals and holiday giving events for those in need.
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WSDOT Holiday Travel Charts
Are you planning to travel to the west side for Thanksgiving? If so, check out WSDOT's Thanksgiving travel charts to plan your drive!
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Cooking Fire Safety
Thanksgiving is the leading day for cooking fires with three times as many as a typical day. We want you to have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your family.
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Holiday Meal Tips From Your City Solid Waste Team!
The holiday meal season is here! As a community, Spokane is leading the state in throwing away uneaten and spoiled food in the trash. Consider ways to cut down on the amount of wasted food during the holidays.
- Trust recipe servings and avoid the urge to increase amounts.
- Make a list before you shop for your planned meal or dish and stick to it.
- If non-perishable food goes unused, donate it to a local food bank.
- Assign to-go containers when someone asks, “What can I bring?”
Visit our website for some more holiday tips.
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Celebrate The Holidays At Riverfront
The Numerica Tree Lighting Celebration in Riverfront Park is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, with festivities from 4 – 7 p.m. The tree lighting coincides with the Riverfront Market – Small Business Saturday event from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., making it a perfect opportunity to explore and support local businesses. Join us in making this evening a celebration of community, tradition, and the spirit of togetherness.
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Stuff Green Carts with Leaves and Food Waste
Curbside yard and food waste customers have until Friday, Dec. 1, to finish their fall yard cleanup before the City of Spokane suspends the collection service for the winter. The optional Clean Green curbside yard and food waste collection service runs from March through November. Click here to learn more.
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Leaf Pick-Up Is Underway
The City of Spokane has started leaf pickup activities on City streets. Leaf pickup is expected to continue until the middle of December. Our leaf pickup service is intended to remove only the leaves that naturally fall into the streets. Residents SHOULD NOT rake or blow leaves into the street. To view the schedule visit our website.
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Neighborhood News You Can Use!
News you can use with the Office of Neighborhood Services! Visit spokaneneighborhoods.org to find out what neighborhood you live in and how to join your neighborhood council.
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Council Recap
Council Member Zack Zappone recaps the Monday, Nov. 20, Spokane City Council meeting.
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Numerica Skate Ribbon Is Open!
The Numerica Skate Ribbon in Riverfront Park is open!
Admission (1 hour)
Adult (ages 13+): $9.95/per hour
Youth (ages 3-12): $6.95/per hour
Ages 2 and under: Free
Skate Rental: $6.95/per visit (visitors can bring their own skates at no charge)
Helmet Rental: Free
Tickets and Passes may be purchased online or at the Numerica Skate Ribbon. For more information visit our website.
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Neighborhood Summit Resources Available
The inaugural Neighborhood Summit provided resources on many topics, including Diversifying Funding Streams, Working with City Government, Communicating with Courage, Leveraging Community Partnerships, Creating In Spokane We Belong and Social Media. Those resources, including videos, handouts and presentations, are available online.
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City of Spokane Jobs
The City of Spokane is hiring! Check out our featured job of the week:
For a full list of job openings with the City of Spokane click here.
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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 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!
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Be A Part Of Planning For Spokane!
If helping plan Spokane’s future and being active in community affairs appeals to you, consider applying for a vacancy on the City’s Plan Commission that meets twice a month. The commission provides advice and makes recommendations on broad planning goals and policies and other matters as requested by the City Council. Applications are due Friday, Dec. 15.
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Registration Open for Point-in-Time Count
Volunteer registration is open for the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, an annual census to collect data on the needs of people experiencing homelessness in Spokane County. The count runs from Tuesday, Jan. 23, to Saturday, Jan. 27, and three-hour shifts are available in the mornings and afternoons.
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Autumn Adventures: Small Business Saturday
This Saturday celebrate Small Business Saturday! Get ready to support the local businesses in our community. Visit ShopSmall.com to learn more and find ways to support all year long.
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On the Bright Side
City of Spokane employees rang the bell for The Salvation Army! Thank you to everyone who donated.
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