In Woodward's Words

Happy National Night Out Against Crime! Neighborhood parties are already underway and go through the evening. Check with your Neighborhood Council or Spokane C.O.P.S. for locations.

Construction Zone

Construction In Northwest Spokane

Four construction projects are impacting northwest Spokane.

• TJ Meenach Bridge is closed through Friday, Aug. 4.
• Northwest Blvd. between Gustavus St. and Bemis St. is closed through Friday, Aug. 4.
• Northwest Blvd. grind and overlay between Garland Ave. and Wellesley Ave. will start Wednesday, Aug. 2. 
• Sidewalk installation on Alberta St., Cochran St., and Driscoll Blvd. coming soon.

Work WITH Us during construction season:

• Allow for More Time and Patience
• Slow Down and Stay Alert
• Follow Designated Detours and Obey Speed Limits

Today Is Election Day

Election Day is today! Drop Boxes close today, Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. For a full list of drop box locations visit the Spokane County Elections website.

Meidl's Minute

SPD is looking for a few good men and women! In this Meidl’s Minute, Chief Meidl gives us a look at the law enforcement job landscape and what Spokane Police have to offer. Click here to apply!

Cooling Center Donations Needed

If community organizations or individuals would like to donate resources to be used during heat waves for individuals in need in Spokane, consider donating bottled water, Gatorade/Powerade, other caffeine-free hydration drinks and sunscreen. Gatorade/Powerade powder that is mixed with water goes farther than pre-mixed hydration drinks. Please email the Emergency Management Department to arrange donations. 

Rapid Transit City Line Buses Now in Service

Mayor Nadine Woodward credits community-wide teamwork with creating Spokane's first all-electric fleet of buses to help move our citizens more efficiently. Learn more about the City Line here.

Council Recap

Council President Lori Kinnear recaps the Monday, July 31, Spokane City Council meeting.

Hillyard Plan To Feature Revitalization Strategies

The City wants to hear from you to create a vision for Hillyard’s future! The Hillyard Subarea Plan encompassing 1,740 acres will build on previous community input and feature revitalization and funding strategies to improve the quality of life and economic opportunity in the historic neighborhood. City planners’ first outreach on the plan will be on Saturday, Aug. 5 during the Hillyard Festival. For more information on the plan and to sign up for the newsletter that will include future engagement opportunities updates, visit the plan page. 

Water Wise Spokane Tip - Adjust Your Watering Schedule

Watering before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. and every other day is important. Learn more about being water wise at WaterWiseSpokane.org!

Free Waste to Energy Tours

If you have ever wondered what happens to that garbage after you toss it, now is your chance!

Free Waste to Energy public tours:

• Thursdays, Aug. 10 & 24
• 9 - 10:30 a.m.
• Waste to Energy Facility, 2900 S. Geiger Blvd.

Reservations required.

City of Spokane Jobs

The City of Spokane is hiring! The following classifications were posted this week:

• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Building Engineer
• Senior Engineer
• Plumber

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.

Are you prepared in case of an emergency?

Check out the City’s Emergency Management page!

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!

Rafting Rubbish Off River’s Shoreline

Spokane Code Enforcement teamed up with the Spokane Riverkeeper to remove thousands of pounds of garbage from illegal campsites.

The next Spokane Riverkeeper Public Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Mission Park. Register here!

Summer Fun: Touch-a-Truck

Do your kids love garbage trucks? Stop by the Hillyard Spokane Public Library Thursday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Touch-a-Truck! Click here for more info.

On the Bright Side

Poetry at the Podium gives local poets the opportunity to make their voices heard at Spokane City Council meetings. Click here to watch our Poetry at the Podium YouTube playlist!