The City of Spokane is committed to reducing the spread of COVID-19 in our community while continuing to provide critical City services and addressing the impacts of closures of schools, business and events.
A new “Healthy Washington” reopening plan has been announced, following a number of weeks under widespread restrictions that continue until Jan. 11. The state has been divided into eight regions, and the regions will have to achieve certain metrics to move toward greater opening.
Meanwhile, vaccine distribution has begun in Washington state.
Find more details on our "Staying Healthy" page.
Mayor Nadine Woodward is encouraging residents to wear a mask, limit their trips to only necessary outings, and support local businesses by using online, curbside, and take out options. She said the new reopening plan “gives people renewed hope and a goal certain to pursue every day.”
To accommodate restrictions, the City has made a variety of changes to its operations. Learn how to do business with the city on our page about current City service changes.
Helping Citizens
The impacts of the measures that have been instituted to help slow the spread of COVID-19 have created a hardship for some citizens. The state of Washington has committed that pandemic unemployment support will not expire at the end of December.
To help residents, the City has suspended late fees and water shut-offs for non-payment of City utility bills. Avista has announced that it is suspending power utility shut-offs during this time as well. Citizens can seek financial help with their energy bills and their City utility bills by calling SNAP at 456-SNAP. Spokane Public Schools is assisting with nutrition needs.
Below is a list of additional resources:
Assisting Restaurants
The City has started the #OrderUpSpokane campaign to encourage people to order take out from their favorite restaurants. 10-minute parking zones near restaurants in the City core will allow citizens and delivery drivers to efficiently pick up to-go orders. Check out this list of restaurants offering takeout and delivery options.
- Mayor Video Message - December 22, 2020 Update
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- Parks & Recreation COVID Update - March 18, 2020 Update
- Mayor Video Message - March 17, 2020 Update
- COVID-19 Update to City Council - March 16, 2020 Update
- Mayor Video Message - March 16, 2020 Update
- Community Response to COVID-19 Media Briefing – March 11
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- 2/25/2021 - Looff Carrousel to Reopen in Riverfront Park March 1, 2021
- 2/22/2021 - Remembering the 500,000 Americans Lost To COVID-19
- 2/22/2021 - Shelter System Continues To Adjust For Need
- 2/19/2021 - Hoopfest + Parks & Rec offer first outdoor basketball league
- 2/15/2021 - COVID Shelter Strategy Creates Extra Room
- 2/12/2021 - COVID-19 update for Parks & Recreation: February 12, 2021
- 2/12/2021 - Shelter Services Adjust For Those Experiencing Homelessness
- 2/9/2021 - Spokane City & County Awarded $700,000 by MacArthur Foundation
- 2/9/2021 - Presidents' Day Is a Parking Meter Holiday
- 2/9/2021 - Services Are Available For Those Experiencing Homelessness during Cold
- 2/8/2021 - Warming Center Patrons Receiving First Round of COVID-19 Vaccine
- 1/29/2021 - Connecting During COVID
- 1/14/2021 - Mayor Declares Emergency to Help Storm Response
- 1/12/2021 - City Closures Planned For MLK Day
- 1/8/2021 - Human Trafficking Support Signs Placed at Riverfront Park
- 12/31/2020 - SPD 2020 Highlights
- 12/18/2020 - City Closures Planned For the Holidays
- 12/16/2020 - Drive-in New Year’s Eve Fireworks at multiple sites across Spokane
- 12/14/2020 - Mayor Woodward Releases Comment on the Adoption of the 2021 Budget
- 12/11/2020 - Spokane Actress Sparks Season of Giving with Generous Donation
- 12/4/2020 - Reservations Required as Numerica Skate Ribbon Opens Dec. 5, 2020
- 12/4/2020 - Drive-Thru Holiday Lights at Manito Park December 11 – 20, 2020
- 12/2/2020 - Area Agencies Want Our Community to Remain Healthy and Fire Safe
- 12/1/2020 - Winter Farmers Market at Riverfront Begins December 2
- 11/24/2020 - Potential Concealed Pistol License Scams
- 11/20/2020 - Let's Create a Safe, Healthy Holiday Season
- 11/20/2020 - Riverfront Brightens Spirits: Numerica Lights Up the Night Tree Walk
- 11/19/2020 - City Closures Planned For Thanksgiving
- 11/18/2020 - COVID-19 update for Parks & Recreation: November 18
- 11/16/2020 - Regional Shelter System Plan Takes Next Step
- 11/5/2020 - Shelter System Flexing To Add Short-Term Space
- 11/4/2020 - Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Is a Parking Meter Holiday
- 11/2/2020 - Mayor's Final Proposed Budget Emphasizes Priorities
- 10/29/2020 - Numerica Skate Ribbon Prepares to Open This Holiday Season
- 10/23/2020 - Providence Playscape Opens, Invites Play for All Abilities
- 10/21/2020 - Shelter System Flexing For More Short-Term Spaces
- 10/19/2020 - Burn Restrictions Lifted Effective October 20, 2020
- 10/14/2020 - New Street Trees to be Planted Thursday as Part of SpoCanopy
- 9/30/2020 - Art Installation Eye Contact on Display in Riverfront Oct. 2-11, 2020
- 9/22/2020 - Help Your Firefighters Help You During National Preparedness Month
- 9/22/2020 - New Downtown Precinct Opens at Riverside, Wall
- 9/12/2020 - Safer Air Center to Open for Relief from Smoke
- 9/11/2020 - Spokane City Council Virtual Testimony
- 9/8/2020 - SPD Now Accepting CPL Applications and Scheduling Fingerprinting
- 9/1/2020 - City Closures Planned For Labor Day
- 9/1/2020 - Spokane City Council Votes Unanimously Second Round Of CARES Act Funds
- 8/28/2020 - DUI Emphasis Patrol
- 8/28/2020 - Read and Walk story activity coming to a park near you
- 8/26/2020 - City emphasizes help with utility bills
- 8/24/2020 - Vehicle Prowling Arrest as Part of SPD Mission Focus
- 8/18/2020 - 3500 block of E Jackson - House Fire
- 8/14/2020 - City Awards First Round Of CARES Act Funds
- 8/7/2020 - Eat Good Group to Begin Temporary Operations at Riverfront Park
- 8/5/2020 - City to Issue Interim Permits for Restaurants
- 7/31/2020 - Three Lives Saved: Family Credits SFD Installed Smoke Alarms
- 7/31/2020 - City Partners With Lime on COVID-19 Prevention Strategy
- 7/29/2020 - Spokane Police Activities League
- 7/21/2020 - City Asking For CARES Act Funding Priorities
- 7/20/2020 - Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restriction
- 7/17/2020 - Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: July 16, 2020
- 7/14/2020 - City to Provide Rental Assistance Funds for Families Affected By COVID
- 7/14/2020 - Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Project
- 7/1/2020 - Chief Meidl's Letter to the Community
- 6/29/2020 - Lime Scooters To Return July 1
- 6/29/2020 - City Details Fourth of July Activities, Closures
- 6/26/2020 - Drive-in 4th of July Fireworks at multiple sites across Spokane
- 6/23/2020 - Community Court to Resume
- 6/23/2020 - Manito Mirror Pond Rehabilitation Project Complete
- 6/12/2020 - Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: June 12, 2020
- 5/29/2020 - Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: May 29, 2020
- 5/28/2020 - Riverfront’s Numerica SkyRide Re-Opens Friday, May 29, 2020
- 5/28/2020 - Mayor Signs Executive Order to Assist Restaurants & Retail Recovery
- 5/26/2020 - Six Officers Quarantining After Arresting the Same Man Twice In a Week
- 5/26/2020 - On-Street Parking Meter Charges Resume May 26
- 5/22/2020 - City Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Coronavirus Victims
- 5/22/2020 - Reopening Plans Should Include Flushing Pipes
- 5/22/2020 - Citizens invited to Comment on Update to Six-Year Street Program
- 5/19/2020 - City Closures Planned for Memorial Day
- 5/18/2020 - Golf COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: May 18, 2020
- 5/15/2020 - City Business Loan Program Making A Difference
- 5/14/2020 - Behavioral Health Unit Sees Success amidst COVID-19 Challenges
- 5/13/2020 - Scammers Making Unemployment Claims Using Stolen Information
- 5/11/2020 - City to restart self-haul services for clean green, recycling at WTE
- 5/5/2020 - Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: May 5, 2020
- 5/4/2020 - Domestic Violence Flyer
- 4/29/2020 - City Focuses On Regional Shelter Needs as Warming Center Contracts End
- 4/29/2020 - Downriver, Qualchan, Indian Canyon, & Esmeralda Re-open May 5, 2020
- 4/27/2020 - City Details the $10 Million in Additional Street Maintenance Work
- 4/27/2020 - Strong Response to Covid-Response Survey
- 4/22/2020 - Downtown Protest Arrest
- 4/22/2020 - SPD Helps Families in Need
- 4/16/2020 - City Offers Aid To Local Businesses
- 4/15/2020 - Increased Investment in Public Infrastructure to Assist With Recovery
- 4/14/2020 - City Announces Utility Bill Assistance Program for Businesses
- 4/13/2020 - National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
- 4/13/2020 - Increase in Possible Illegal Burning Calls
- 4/9/2020 - Man Booked on Felony Assaults after Intentionally Coughing on Officers
- 4/5/2020 - Governor Signs Affordable Housing Legislation
- 4/3/2020 - Suspected Officer Impersonation
- 4/2/2020 - Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: April 2, 2020
- 4/2/2020 - Golf COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: March 30, 2020
- 4/2/2020 - Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: April 1, 2020
- 3/31/2020 - Project Share & U-Help Team Up To Help During Covid Response
- 3/31/2020 - SPD's Mission Emphasis Patrol Leads To Two Arrests
- 3/30/2020 - SPD Makes Burglary Arrest
- 3/27/2020 - Man Arrested With Realistic BB Gun
- 3/25/2020 - Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: March 25, 2020
- 3/25/2020 - City Limits Self-Haul Services to Garbage at Waste-To-Energy Facility
- 3/24/2020 - Critical Public Services Will Continue During "Stay Home" Order
- 3/23/2020 - Stay At Home Order
- 3/20/2020 - Spokane Co. Health Officer Order Limits on Play Structure Use: 3/20/20
- 3/19/2020 - Golf COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: March 19, 2020
- 3/19/2020 - Spokane City Hall Closed To the Public
- 3/18/2020 - Golf COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: March 18, 2020
- 3/17/2020 - Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: March 17, 2020
- 3/16/2020 - Free 10 Min Parking For Curbside Pick-Up
- 3/16/2020 - City Council Cancels Today's 6 p.m. Legislative Session and Open Forum
- 3/16/2020 - City Suspends Water Shut-Offs, Late Fees on City Utility Bills
- 3/16/2020 - Spokane County, Cities Initiate Emergency Declarations
- 3/15/2020 - Mayor Woodward Responds to Closure of Restaurants, Bars
- 3/14/2020 - Community Court to Go on Hiatus
- 3/14/2020 - Mayor recommends caution, courtesy, calm
- 3/13/2020 - Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: March 13, 2020
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