In Woodward's Words

Mayor Nadine Woodward championed a local drug use and possession law enacted as an emergency by the City Council.

Construction Zone

WSDOT NSC/I-90 Connection Workshop

The Washington State Department of Transportation is holding a workshop about how the North Spokane Corridor connects with I-90. The workshop is Wednesday, May 10, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at The Hive, 2904 E Sprague Avenue.

Work WITH Us during construction season:

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

Mayor Hosting Budget Town Hall Series

Mayor Nadine Woodward is hosting a series of Budget Town Hall meetings to discuss the City’s finances and priorities for the 2024 budget and collect feedback about City services. 

Town hall meetings are scheduled for:

• Thursday, May 11, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Shadle Park Library
• Tuesday, May 16 virtual meeting

Community members are also encouraged to complete a short survey sharing their priorities. Details on our website.

Bike to Work Week May 15 – 19 

Next week is Bike to Work Week! Join the Spokane Bicycle Club for the Bike to Work Week Kick-Off Breakfast. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at Riverfront Park’s North Bank Shelter located next to the Ice Age Floods Playground on Monday, May 15, 7 – 9 a.m. The Spokane Bicycle Club is all set to serve you blueberry pancakes and Roast House coffee! Click here for a list of Bike to Work Week events/rides.

Recycle Your Tires

Recycle your old tires at an upcoming Tire Collection Event:

• Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Deer Park City Hall, 316 E Crawford Street, Deer Park, WA
• Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Spokane County Fire District 2 Station 21, 17815 E Truax Rd, Fairfield, WA

Please no rims or oversized tires.

Council Recap

Council Member Zack Zappone recaps the Monday, May 8, Spokane City Council meeting.

Public Comment Sought

We want to hear from you! The City of Spokane is now seeking input on the draft South Logan Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan and the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). A 30-day public comment period is open from Tuesday, May 9 through Thursday, June 8. 

In addition to providing written comments, you are invited to a public workshop on Thursday, May 18, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Learn more about the workshop as well as the draft documents here.

Shop-Vac the Sewer System

Our Wastewater Specialist team uses this “dual purpose” truck to clean the City’s main sewer lines regularly. As part of wastewater maintenance, the blue hose on the front uses high-pressure water to go up the line, then as they pull the hose back the water jets bring the dirt and roots back to the entry point. If there is significant material and debris, the black hose sucks it out like a huge shop vac! Did you know there are 1,250 miles of sanitary and sewers in the City? Wastewater maintenance crews take great pride in their work!

Public Comment Period Open for Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments

The City of Spokane has initiated a public comment period through Wednesday, June 7 regarding a proposed suite of text and policy changes to Chapter 3 of its Comprehensive Plan. Chapter 3 concerns land use in the city, providing the long-term vision, values, goals, and policies for development of the City for the next 20 years and more. Review the proposed changes and submit your comments here! 

City of Spokane Jobs

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



• Vehicle Commissioning Technician
• Electronics Technical Aide
• Court Clerk II

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

Public Works is Hiring Temp Seasonals

Be part of the team that delivers important City services with a Temporary-Seasonal position! If you like the outdoors and physical work, we have great opportunities for you!

• Streets Laborer
• Water Department Laborer
• Wastewater Maintenance

Take the Leap!

Support students in Spokane County who are experiencing foster care in your school district.

Help us keep children and youth in their schools and with their friends.

Become a foster parent today!

Contact Carissa Stone at 509.828.3019 or Carissa.stone@dcyf.wa.gov.

Follow Future Foster Parents of Washington on Facebook!

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.

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!

Flower Power Crew

Make a positive impact on the quality of life in our community by volunteering with Spokane Parks & Rec! Volunteer responsibilities for this opportunity may include weeding and pruning plant material and raking and clearing plant material from garden beds and garden pathways. Parks & Rec is looking for volunteers at Manito Park and Moore-Turner Heritage Garden.

Spring Dreams: Mother's Day at Riverfront

Treat your mom to a day of fun and adventure with a ride on the Looff Carrousel and Numerica SkyRide. Mom rides for FREE with your paid admission. Don't miss out on this chance to show your mom some love and have a blast at the same time. Click here for all the details.

On the Bright Side

The Building Opportunity and Choices for All (BOCA) interim ordinance, approved in 2022 as a year-long zoning program that modifies residential zoning to accelerate construction of more housing types, earned a state Excellence in Planning Award in the Comprehensive Plan-Large Cities and Counties category. The award was presented during the Planning Association of Washington (PAW) and Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-WA) Conference. Click here for more info.