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City of Spokane
Community Update
November 19, 2024
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Excelsior Wellness Village
Excelsior Wellness broke ground on their new wellness village in north Spokane! This project will provide affordable housing and support services for transition-aged foster youth, seniors, and workforce residents. Congratulations to Excelsior!
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Shriners Children's Spokane Celebrates 100 Years
Shriners Children's Spokane is celebrating its 100th Anniversary! In celebration, Mayor Lisa Brown proclaimed November 15, 2024, as Shriners Hospital for Children 100 Year Anniversary Day!
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Congratulations Spokane Velocity FC
Congratulations to Spokane Velocity FC on a fantastic inagural season! The Velocity made it all the way to the USL League One Final in their first season. We had a great time watching the final match at Flatstick Pub!
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Watch the State of Community Safety Town Hall
Mayor Lisa Brown and City of Spokane leadership held a virtual town hall on community safety in Spokane. City leadership shared updates on the recently passed Community Safety Sales Tax, the Crisis Outreach, Response and Engagement (CORE) plan, and comprehensive plans to address housing, healthcare, and human services for those experiencing homelessness.
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SFD Spreading Holiday Joy
Firefighters with Truck 13 used their aerial device to help the VA Medical Center install the final section of holiday lights. It’s a small way to thank our veterans for their service this holiday season!
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Riverfront Market & Numerica Tree Lighting Celebration
The Riverfront Market featuring talented local vendors and artisans is on Sunday, Nov. 30, from 12 – 7 p.m. The market coincides with the Numerica Tree Lighting Celebration scheduled for 6 p.m. with festivities from 4 – 7 p.m. Join us in making this evening a celebration of community, tradition, and the spirit of togetherness.
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Be Thankful for Reducing Food Waste
Here are some great tips for reducing food waste and making sure you are putting food waste in the right place! Visit the Use Food Well website for holiday shopping guides, recipes for leftovers, and storage tips. Celebrate the holidays, without food waste!
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Stuff Green Carts with Yard and Food Waste
The 2024 weekly curbside yard and food waste pick-up service ends November 30. New in 2025, green cart customers will be able to have yard and food waste picked up in the winter months! The optional service runs weekly from March through November and will now include the first full weeks of January, February, and December. For more information visit our website or read this FAQ.
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Be Ready for Winter!
The Street Department is prepared for snow season and encourages the community to do the same. Here is how the community can help:
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Move your recreational vehicle, boat or trailer, and basketball hoops off the street and to a winter storage location for the snow season.
- Make sure you have adequate snow shovels or a working snow blower. Consider buying some salt or sand for traction.
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Plan where to park throughout the snow season to make room for large equipment to clear the street. Residents are asked to park on the odd-numbered side of the street during snow season to leave room for plows and first responders.
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Know what residential snow-plow route you live in to make it easier to track the progress of plows, during full-city plow operations.
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Talk to your neighbors. Make sure you know who in your neighborhood might need help with shoveling and offer to help.
Click here for more information.
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Next Steps for Finch Arboretum's Willow Tree
Spokane Parks & Recreation has completed a survey asking the public what they would like to see happen with Finch Arboretum’s 78-year-old willow tree after it succumbed to gravity and old age earlier this year. See the survey results!
In the meantime, the public is invited to share their willow tree photos and memories to be included in a photo mosaic for future display at the arboretum. Submit your photos for the mosaic!
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Spokane Neighborhood Summit
The second-ever Spokane Neighborhood Summit was a great success! 83 leaders, representing 27 neighborhoods across Spokane joined us for the event. Workshop presentations were designed for neighborhoods by neighborhoods to share exemplary resources, showcase peers doing amazing work, and debunk complex systems. Workshop presentations and summit materials are available on our website.
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Utility Pipe Rehab Program: Assistance for Homeowners
Are you a City of Spokane homeowner with a damaged water or sewer pipe between your house and the utility connections in the street? The City’s Utility Pipe Rehabilitation Program may provide the help you need. The program offers low-interest loans to assist qualified property owners in repairing or replacing damaged water and sewer lines, providing an affordable solution. For information on eligibility, qualifying work, eligible costs, and the process visit our website.
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Learn about Stormwater and Win!
It’s National Stormwater Awareness Week! Celebrate with us by taking the Stormwater Knowledge Quiz for a chance to win a Wiley E. Waters Rafting Trip! It’s fast and you’ll be smarter about stormwater. Hurry up…you only have until Sunday, Nov. 24 to enter!
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Be Our Local Business Champion!
Are you a champion of shopping at local Spokane businesses? Are you interested in supporting small businesses and meeting new people? The Office of Neighborhood Services is working with Washington Main Street to capacity build and strategic plan with the business districts in Perry, Garland, N. Monroe, and Hillyard. And we’re looking for someone to be a Neighborhood Liaison to support this work. Interested candidates should apply by Wednesday, Nov. 27, click here for the job posting details.
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Council Recap
Council Member Jonathan Bingle recaps the Monday, Nov. 18, Spokane City Council meeting.
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Apply for the Working Families Tax Credit
Nearly 30,000 Spokane County families are eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit, but more than 17,000 haven’t taken advantage of the program. Check your eligibility and apply at workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov.
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Global Entrepreneurship Month Kick-off Party
November marks Global Entrepreneurship Month, a time to celebrate innovators and connect entrepreneurs with the resources and networks they need to succeed. StartUp Spokane, a partnership between Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District, is committed to making Spokane the most equitable place to start, run, and grow a business. In November, they’re offering a series of events to inspire and support entrepreneurs at every stage.
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Glide into Savings
Buy your Unlimited Ice Pass to the Numerica Skate Ribbon now and receive an early bird discount of 15%! The offer ends on Friday, Nov. 22. Click here for more information.
- Adult Pass: $33.96
- Youth Pass (ages 3-12): $24.61
- Unlimited Skate Rental Add-On: $16.96
Prices listed above include the applied discount.
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Asphalt Art Crosswalks
Vote for the Asphalt Art crosswalk location in your District! Vote for the Asphalt Art crosswalk location in your District:
Not sure which District you live in? Find your District by searching your address on the Neighborhood Council map. The surveys will close on Saturday, Nov. 30.
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Long-term Rental Property Registry
The Long-Term Rental Registry is focused on preserving housing stock, maintaining safe living spaces, and creating and maintaining a database to track rental units in our community. For those already registered, the renewal window for 2025 is open. Any property registration submitted between now and Tuesday, Dec. 31 will be for the 2025 calendar year. For those registered, automated communications from the Accela Citizen Access system will be delivered to the email addresses listed on each registration. Click here for more information.
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Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy
If you desire skills to equip you with becoming a leader in your neighborhood, consider the free, five-month Spokane Neighborhood Leadership Academy. This partnership between the City’s Office of Neighborhood Services and Gonzaga University is a great opportunity! Applications are due Friday, Jan. 3 for the upcoming session starting in late January. For more information visit Gonzaga.edu/SNLA.
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UHelp Program Needs Assistance
In 2013, the City of Spokane began a program to support households who qualify with one-time emergency financial assistance to help pay for their City utility bills, which includes charges for water, wastewater, stormwater, and garbage collection. The UHelp program is funded through donations with a dollar-for-dollar match provided by a designated Public Works fund of up to $50,000 each year. To continue to serve the need moving forward, more donations are needed.
You can donate online, by phone, or by mail. Click here to learn more about the UHelp program.
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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!
Join ‘Adopt A Neighbor'
Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington's Adopt A Neighbor initiative is looking for compassionate groups in Spokane County willing to assist seniors and individuals with disabilities during the leafy and snowy seasons. The initiative seeks groups such as clubs, organizations, businesses, churches, community centers, and schools. Individuals interested in participating will be paired with a group. To sign up, contact Adopt A Neighbor at action@altcew.org or via phone. Click here to learn more.
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Autumn Adventures: Reserve An Igloo
Gather your friends and family in a heated igloo at the Numerica Skate Ribbon in Riverfront Park. Bring your favorite blankets and snacks while we take care of the furniture and decor! Enjoy 90 minutes for just $90. Reserve an igloo today.
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On The Bright Side
Congratulations to Jessica Stratton, our Employee of the Quarter! Jessica serves as the City's Director of Management and Budget and played a key role in developing a balanced biennial budget. This complex and demanding task required meticulous attention to detail, a comprehensive understanding of our financial landscape, and effective coordination across multiple departments. Thank you, Jessica!
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