Blog Posts for September 2015

Sept. 28

Spokane takes a big step toward ending veteran homelessness

2:30 p.m. - Watch 24:26 - The City and its partners have met and surpassed a key goal in housing homeless veterans.

Sept. 23

Shaping the Lincoln Heights Commercial District

11:43 a.m. - Watch 1:26 - The City asks for feedback as planning for the busy area continues

Spokane River “Barge” Cleanup Harvests Heaps of Trash

10:56 a.m. - Watch 1:50 - A project using a boat and divers to remove trash from the Spokane River yielded tons of trash.

Sept. 21

The Gathering Place

2:36 p.m. - Watch 32:55 - Members of the Spokane Tribe help unveil the plaza’s official naming stone

Calling All Kids: Enter the Recycling Poster Contest

11:15 a.m. - Students in K-8 grades invited to send in their recycling poster concepts

Sept. 18

Are YOU Ready for any Emergency?

4:34 p.m. - We often neglect to adequately prepare for a major disaster.

The Spirit of Nature

3:18 p.m. - Experience Manito, Spokane’s urban oasis

Sept. 17

Get Your Game on Before the Snow!

12:20 p.m. - The Fall Brawl is taking place at Dwight Merkel and Franklin Park sports complexes on October 16th, 17th, and 18th.

Sept. 16

2015 Fall Volleyball League

3:41 p.m. - The City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Fall Volleyball League is “set” to start on October 5th. The registration deadline is 9/28.

Sept. 15

Are you opening a restaurant in Spokane?

4:11 p.m. - Check out the City’s guide to opening your own business

We need your help!

11:57 a.m. - The City is making changes to the utility bills it sends to improve communications and service to our customers.

Sept. 14

Work to revitalize East Sprague District continues

2:11 p.m. - Workshops this week focus on Smart Growth policies to spur development

Sept. 11

Illuminating Courage will pay tribute to Washington’s fallen heroes

3:39 p.m. - Work on the massive memorial has begun outside the Spokane Arena

Sept. 10

The party continues on the South Hill

4:59 p.m. - More great events are on tap this month all over town

Sept. 9

37th Avenue Rehabilitation

5:20 p.m. - Share your thoughts on the proposed project

Step into the sky

12:14 p.m. - Explore tree canopies and soar like an eagle with New Zipline Tours

Sept. 8

Spokane prepares for its first ever Chinese Lantern Festival

4:17 p.m. - Watch 25:44 - Set-up for the huge event continues at Riverfront Park

Sept. 4

Learn about updates to Spokane's Pedestrian Master Plan

1:30 p.m. - Drop by City Hall Sept. 16 or send in your thoughts about the update

Sept. 3

Citizens Helping Citizens, Citizens Helping Heroes

10:36 a.m. - The City of Spokane is accepting donations for wildfire victims and firefighters

Sept. 1

Celebrate the River with us!

5:23 p.m. - In September, a number of activities are focused on celebrating our greatest natural asset—the Spokane River!

Second annual Fiesta Spokane kicks off

3:37 p.m. - Watch 8:38 - Spokane celebrates Hispanic Heritage month throughout September