In Woodward's Words

Mayor Woodward talks about her plans to restore tougher drug boundaries.

Walking With Woodward

Mayor Woodward attends the Numerica Credit Union groundbreaking at the new 5-Mile location.

April is Spokane Gives Month!

Spokane Gives Mini Grant

The Women & Children's Free Restaurant shares how they will be spending their Spokane Gives mini grant! If you would like to volunteer for their Good Neighbor Outdoor Cleanup and Beautification project visit VolunteerSpokane.org.

April 2023 marks ten years of Spokane Gives! Sign up for a volunteer project today. These projects still need volunteers:

• Women's Hearth Shower Dispenser Installation and Deep Cleaning: Women's Hearth is looking for volunteers to deep clean the bathroom in preparation for the shower product dispenser installation. – Friday, April 14, 2 - 4 p.m.

• Free Rein Spring Work Day: Free Rein is looking for volunteers to help muck stalls, clean tack, organize the garage, rake the indoor arena, and weedwhack around the fence line. – Saturday, April 15, 12 - 2 p.m.



• Hoopfest Court Monitor: Hoopfest is looking for court monitors for the largest 3on3 basketball tournament on the planet. – Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

“Work with Us” in Work Zones

Hundreds of people are killed every year in work zone crashes. Most are drivers, their passengers, and pedestrians. Construction season is here and everyone’s safety is important!

• Stay Alert
• Slow Down
• Follow Detours

Here are the project highlights:

Riverside Ave. Project Completion - Riverside Ave. is closed between Stevens St. and Wall St. for a grind and overlay project. Howard St. between Riverside Ave. and Sprague Ave. is closed too.

A St. between Rowan Ave. and Francis Ave. - A St. is closed between Rowan Ave. and Francis Ave. for a Street Department grind and overlay project.

Monroe St. Permanent Striping - Starting Monday, April 17, northbound and southbound Monroe St. traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Summit Pkwy. and Boone Ave. This work is to install permanent striping to the new surface as part of the 2022 grind and overlay project. Due to weather, temporary striping was used through the winter.

HUD Awards More than $4M to Fight Area Homelessness

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $4,359,643 in Continuum of Care Competition Awards to help local individuals and families experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing. All project requests submitted to HUD for funding by the City of Spokane on behalf of the regional Continuum of Care were fully funded. Click here to read more.

A Sure Sign of Spring

Lime serves up an entire new fleet of scooters that should make it safer and easier for you to ride. Many people have turned to Lime to make their daily commute more fun and reduce traffic congestion.

City Reminds Motorists to Slow Down For Pedestrians

With warmer days ahead, the City reminds motorists to slow down, watch for pedestrians crossing streets and be cognizant of school zones. For rules of the road, how to get your “Neighbors Drive 25” sign and speed cameras that are posed visit our website.

Living Up to a Legacy

Riverfront Park is making more improvements in preparation for the 50th anniversary of Spokane hosting the World's Fair in 1974.

Meidl’s Minute

Spokane Police Chief Meidl shares some thoughts in this new segment - ‘Meidl’s Minute.’ Look forward to Chief speaking on a variety of topics relating to public safety.

Council Recap

Council Member Michael Cathcart recaps the Monday, April 10, Spokane City Council meeting.

Water Wise Wednesday Workshops – Drip Irrigation

Up to 83% of Spokane's residential water supply goes to home landscapes, but many folks use more water than they need. If you're looking for a water-efficient irrigation system, join us for this event on how to set, operate, and control the brain of the irrigation system - the controller! 

Taking a Bite Out of Food Waste

Plan your meals and snacks for the week before you go shopping. By sticking to your list, you will prevent yourself from buying too much food! Learn more about food waste on our website.

Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight is a series of interactive events, taking place April 13-19, offered by the Spokane Regional Health District and community partners to caregivers, educators, and other adults 21 years and older who work with or care for youth.  

Participants will walk through a mock teen bedroom and try to identify more than 70 items that could indicate problems or risky behaviors associated with vaping, cannabis, human trafficking, and mental health. Participants will then join a presentation and discussion about the indicators they saw, local youth trends, and tools to foster family conversations. Register here.

Community Conversation on Homelessness

The City of Spokane, Spokane County, Spokane Valley, and Airway Heights have signed on to a 90-day due diligence period to discuss a potential regional collaboration on homelessness. The Spokane Public Library will host a Community Conversation on Homelessness on Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Central Library. This is a kick-off event inviting community members to share their input on how to collaboratively address this critical issue in the Spokane region. Click here to learn more.

City of Spokane Jobs

The City of Spokane is hiring! The classification opening for recruitment this week is:



• Community Justice Specialist
• Equipment Servicer
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic

For a full list of job openings with the City of Spokane click here.

Need Mental Health Help?

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8

Contact Or Walk-In: Frontier Behavioral Health (509) 838-4651 ext 012082. 

Contact or Walk-In: Inland Northwest Behavioral Health (509) 992-1888

CHAS Health: (509) 444-8200

Excelsior Wellness Center: (509) 559-3100

Request Online Appointment

Help for children, adults and families is available via telehealth.

Teen Text and Chat Line: 844-814-TEEN (8336)

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

Text your Zip Code to 898211 or email ew211@incontactmail.com

Apply for basic food assistance over the phone!

Access to resources online at: wa211.org

Sign-up for their Newsletter!

Need Access to Food?

Contact SNAP at (509) 319-3050 or SRTC@snapwa.org

Domestic Violence and

Child Abuse Prevention Resources

Prevention at Home Video Series

Trauma Recovery Services

Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224

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

Spring Dreams: All City Golf Courses Open

Indian Canyon Golf Course opens for the season tomorrow, Wednesday, April 12! All other City courses are open now. Click here to book a tee time.

On the Bright Side

Absolutely amazing! One of our former Hillyard pool lifeguards, Taija “Tay” Nelms, was able to use her training from Spokane Parks and Recreation to save the life of her classmate. Way to go, Tay! Click here to read the Spokesman Review article.