Walking With Woodward

Mayor Nadine Woodward joins downtown police officers on a recent foot patrol.

Indian Trail Library Grand Re-Opening!

Basalt Burrow Children's Playspace, storytime, meeting and study rooms and much more are all available at the newly renovated Indian Trail location. Check it out!

Disposal Passes Offered to City Residents

City of Spokane residents can now submit a request for a disposal pass! The Disposal Pass program is designed to help residents in the City of Spokane remove extra waste by distributing vouchers at the Waste to Energy Facility. Disposal passes are available until program funding is expended. Click here to request a pass.

Tell Us About Your Housing Journey

Your housing journey can help the City of Spokane plan for the future of our city. We are seeking out residents and those who wish they could be homeowners to be included in our outreach efforts. Put a voice on your housing story, your concerns, hopes, and dreams for the future of housing choice! Take the 10-minute survey. Sharing your contact information is optional and all responses will be kept confidential.

Spokane Leads the State in Food Waste

There are some categories you don’t want to be ahead of the pack in. Food waste is one of them. Eastern Washington, including Spokane, leads the state in per capita amount of food waste thrown away annually. What kind of food are we throwing away?

Cletus The Compost Cart

Putting food waste and soiled paper products in the green yard waste cart is the way to go! For more info visit our website.

Council Recap

Council Member Lori Kinnear recaps the Monday, March 6, Spokane City Council meeting.

TJ Meenach Dr. Closure Leads to a Bright Future

Traffic detours can be frustrating and inconvenient. Sometimes the ‘why’ makes all the difference. Starting Monday, March 13, a portion of TJ Meenach Dr. will be closed for approximately five months. Drivers will be rerouted increasing their travel time to their destination. Learn about the benefits to come!

Shop Local Spokane

It’s important to shop local and support the businesses that keep our community vibrant! Stop by Wishing Tree Books for books for the whole family.

When Providing Housing Increased National Security

Spokane experienced its second population boom in the 30s and 40s as its rail connections and growing industry lent itself well to wartime efforts. As the nation came together during World War II to support the front lines, thousands of workers in Spokane were part of that effort. Surprisingly, so were everyday homeowners. Read more.

Employee and Apartment Bike Parking Survey

We are updating our bicycle parking code and want to hear from you! Take our survey.

Hospitality Business Grant Opportunity

The Washington State Department of Commerce announced a new grant opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and lodging industry that suffered business losses due to the pandemic. The application opens Tuesday, March 14. Learn more.

City of Spokane Jobs

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



• Chemist
• Information Systems Analyst I

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.

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!

Safe Animals for Everyone (s.a.f.e)

An organization called Safe Animals for Everyone (s.a.f.e) needs volunteers to temporarily foster pets so their owners, who are homeless, can concentrate on employment, treatment or housing. Email s.a.f.e@zohomail.com if you are interested in fostering a pet.

Winter Wonders: Water Wise Wednesday Workshops

Have you wanted to learn more about the wonderful world of Water Wise gardening? How about making and using your own rain barrel?

Maybe you're composting-curious?

Held at the Shadle Park Library, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. from March 8 - May 10, these workshops will cover all of that and MORE!

On the Bright Side

The Gaiser Conservatory in Manito Park has reopened! Hours are 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily, closed Wednesdays. Come get some plant therapy!