City of Spokane - Municipal Government

The City will receive $8 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to establish Community Resilience Hubs for extreme weather. The infrastructure upgrades will include solar panels and battery backup at the West Central Community Center, Northeast Community Center, Spokane Public Library, and Spokane Public Library Liberty Park. https://my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/07/25/city-awarded-8-million-grant-to-establish-community-resilience-hubs/

"Party Like an Animal" with acclaimed Portland performer, Red Yarn! He will perform his latest music from "The Get-Together" for kids and families to dance and sing along to. 🎶 https://www.spokanelibrary.org/2024/07/red-yarn/

Red Yarn: "Party Like an Animal" from 'The Get-Together' (2023) "Party Like an Animal" is the second single & first music video from Red Yarn's 2023 album, 'The Get-Together' (released on September 22). The song was writt...

With continued hot and dry conditions in our region, flows in the Spokane River have dropped below 1,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), and the City of Spokane is calling on citizens to implement additional water conservation measures.
• No outdoor watering between the hours of 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Limit watering to no more than 2 days per week.
• No more than a total of 2 hours of watering per day.
• No using water to clean hardscapes such as sidewalks, driveways, decks, and patios.
More info: https://my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/07/24/increased-water-conservation-measures-called-as-river-flows-drop/

Lithium-ion batteries can pose a fire hazard, so buy smart! Always buy the battery specified for your device to minimize the risk of fire. For more buy smart tips, check out this blog. https://batterysmartspokane.com/2024/07/05/lithium-ion-battery-buying-tips/

Check out this week's Community Update newsletter. https://conta.cc/4bUCTis

City Council will consider the South Logan Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Spokane Municipal Code text amendments for adoption on Monday, Aug 12. The adopted Plan includes policy recommendations to make reality the envisioned future for the South Logan area.

Envisioning a Transit-Oriented Future for South Logan and Beyond The City is looking to implement the envisioned development code changes of the South Logan TOD Plan with citywide impact.

Join us on Tuesday, July 23, for a magical evening at the Spokane Pavilion with Movies at the Pavilion featuring Disney's "WISH," starting at 8:30 PM. The event will be graced by various princesses from Spokane Princess Portal, alongside a princess-themed scavenger hunt beginning at 6 PM. Attendees will receive a map and a princess signature sheet upon arrival at the Spokane Pavilion.

*Please note: Movie start times may vary based on seasonal dusk hours.

People seeking relief from the heat can visit Spokane Public Library locations or the Trent Resource and Assistance Center (TRAC). https://my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/07/19/city-adds-evening-swim-to-cooling-resources-library-hours-expanding/

The City of Spokane has added a free evening swim option at three pools for this Saturday only and will again expand library hours at some locations this weekend as high temperatures remain in the National Weather Service forecast.

Expanded Spokane Public Library hours will be at Shadle Park until 7 p.m. on Saturday, and Liberty Park, Indian Trail and Central until 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Spokane Parks pools host free open swimming Monday – Saturday, 1 – 4 p.m. at all six aquatic centers. Free evening swim sessions from 6 - 8:30 p.m. rotate by day/location. This Saturday an additional free evening swim will be added at A.M. Cannon, Comstock, and Shadle pools.

Details: https://my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/07/19/city-adds-evening-swim-to-cooling-resources-library-hours-expanding/

Join the Transportation Commission and help guide Spokane toward a safe and equitable multimodal transportation system.

Join the Transportation Commission The City is seeking members to serve on the Transportation Commission.

The City of Spokane has added a free evening swim option at three pools for this Saturday only and will again expand library hours at some locations this weekend as high temperatures remain in the National Weather Service forecast.

Expanded Spokane Public Library hours will be at Shadle Park until 7 p.m. on Saturday, and Liberty Park, Indian Trail and Central until 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Spokane Parks pools host free open swimming Monday – Saturday, 1 – 4 p.m. at all six aquatic centers. Free evening swim sessions from 6 - 8:30 p.m. rotate by day/location. This Saturday an additional free evening swim will be added at A.M. Cannon, Comstock, and Shadle pools.

Details: https://my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/07/19/city-adds-evening-swim-to-cooling-resources-library-hours-expanding/

Learn where your garbage goes! Sign up for a FREE Waste to Energy Facility tour. https://t.co/Y5mzKeg47t

Learn how garbage moves from the tipping floor to the claw, and then to the boiler. Explore where we burn trash at temperatures reaching 2,000 degrees and harness steam to generate enough electricity to power 13,000 homes! FREE Waste to Energy Facility tours are available on Mondays from July 15 to Aug. 19. Sign up now! https://spokanecity.wufoo.com/forms/z17r1rdk1rzqmuc/

The first family skate night is just one week away!

Hey Spokane! Starting at the end of July, and are bringing all ages family skate nights to the Numerica Skate Ribbon.

Three consecutive Thursday nights from 6pm-9pm, we'll have food & drinks available, skate & scooter rentals, and live music curated by .

Enjoy the summer with some:
• 70s inspired tunes July 25th
• 80s inspired tunes Aug 1st
• 90s inspired tunes Aug 8th

Get the family and some friends together and join us!
All are welcome.

And this time we'll,
See y'all at the ribbon!
💚🌈🛼💐🫂

Work on the Maple St. southbound lanes continues this week through July 26 with lane reductions weekdays between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Splash pads are fantastic spots to cool down for free! They are open every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 19 Spokane Parks. For additional cooling resources, please visit our website. https://my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/07/12/city-continues-to-offer-cooling-resources/

In response to the anticipated extreme heat, the Numerica SkyRide will adjust its operating hours from today, 7/16, until next Tuesday, 7/23. The new hours will be from 10am-1pm & 6-8pm, with an extension until 9pm on Fri-Sat.
https://my.spokanecity.org/riverfrontspokane/visitor-info/

Check out this week's Community Update newsletter. Topics include the new City of Spokane Police Department Chief, cooling resources, the Battery Smart Spokane campaign, and more! https://conta.cc/4f43P1U

Starting tomorrow (7/17), the section of the Centennial Trail at the north end of the Maple St. Bridge will be closed for construction under the bridge. The pedestrian detour is attached. This closure will be in place until early September.

Take a look at some of the finalists for Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency's Expo-inspired poster contest.

Monday Fun Day! Enjoy another batch of finalists in our Expo-inspired poster contest. Thanks again to these local businesses for donating prizes: Chaos Arcade, Flying Squirrel, Garland Theater, Jump for Joy, LaserMaxx, Mobius, Pizza Pipeline, Players & Spectators, Spokane Indians, Wild Walls, and Wonderland Fun Center! Watch for more this Wednesday and Friday!

Elevate your Riverfront Spokane experience with the All-Access Annual Pass, your golden ticket to enjoy unlimited attraction admission, exclusive discounts, complimentary buddy passes and more!
Youth (ages 3-12): $78.95
Adult (ages 13+): $90.95

All-Access Annual Pass Elevate your Riverfront experience with unlimited attraction admission, exclusive discounts, complimentary buddy passes and more!