In Woodward's Words

Mayor Nadine Woodward is proposing incentives for water conservation rather than penalties for non-compliance. 

Garbage Pickup Following Memorial Day

Garbage, recycling, and clean green pickup is a day late all week, with normal Friday services planned for Saturday.

Red Wagon to Receive Fresh Paint, Minor Repairs

The red wagon in Riverfront Park is receiving a fresh coat of paint along with minor metal repairs. Work began today and will last for about three weeks. The red wagon is closed during renovation, and the perimeter around the sculpture is fenced off. For more information visit our website. 

Cultural Event Incentive Grant

The City of Spokane has established a Cultural Event Incentive Grant, through funding provided for by the American Rescue Plan Act. There is an optional but encouraged pre-application workshop tomorrow, Wednesday, June 1, 1 – 2:30 p.m. It will be held both virtually and in person at the Looff Carrousel in Riverfront Park. RSVP is required. 

Manito Plant Sale This Saturday

Join The Friends of Manito Park for their Spring Plant Sale! The plant sale includes a spectacular selection of perennials, house plants, and handmade home and garden décor items. Click here for more info.

Date: Saturday, June 4

Time: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Manito Park, parking lot just east of Gaiser Conservatory

Construction Zone

The Cochran Basin Stormwater Pipe – from TJ Meenach to Downriver Golf Course project started today! 

Rent Assistance

City of Spokane residents will soon be able to apply for $5.59 million in new Emergency Rent Assistance Program funds awarded by the Washington State Department of Commerce.

The application process for the funds will be announced in the near future on the City’s website after details such as a sub-recipient provider to distribute the funds to the community are finalized.

More than 2,470 households in the City have benefitted from the program that started June 1, 2021.

Spokane Rewards. Spokane Solves. Spokane Gives

The City of Spokane is a great place to combine community support with expertise. There are over 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!

Spokane Hoopfest Volunteers

The continued success of Hoopfest is based largely on the huge outpouring of support given by hundreds of volunteers in all areas of the event. It is only with the countless hours of help from these dedicated individuals that Hoopfest organizers are able to make the event bigger, better and more exciting each year. Sign up to volunteer for Hoopfest 2022!

• Court Monitor Application
• General Volunteer Application

Spring Dreams: Riverfront Eats

Join us for Riverfront Eats – Food Truck Series every Tuesday (June – August) for some tasty local food!

On the Bright Side

Last year, 214 people took the time to write letters of commendation to the Spokane Police Department, praising officers for their hard work.