Blog Posts for October 2015

Oct. 30

7th annual Turkey Bowl 2015 Flag Football Tournament

3:12 p.m. - Spokane’s 7th annual Turkey Bowl Flag Football Tournament kicks off November 20th-22nd

Oct. 29

More than a battery

12:54 p.m. - Checking your smoke alarm isn’t just about changing the battery

Oct. 28

Stay safe this Halloween

2:49 p.m. - Spokane’s police and fire departments offer tips to keep you and your kids safe

Oct. 27

Fire Station 5 begins round-the-clock service

4:41 p.m. - Watch 11:17 - The new fire station provides 24-hour fire and emergency medical service to southwest Spokane

Oct. 26

Continuing the fight against domestic violence in Spokane

12:01 p.m. - Watch 20:51 - One year on, the Family Justice Center is making a positive impact

Oct. 23

Another Spokane gateway transforms

12:18 p.m. - The Division Street Triangle features new landscaping and artwork

Oct. 21

Spokane celebrates this year’s Philanthropic Awards winners

4:02 p.m. - This year’s winners highlight what makes Spokane such a compassionate city

What happens to abandoned vehicles?

9:58 a.m. - Here’s what to do if you think a car has been abandoned

Oct. 20

Leaving a Legacy of Healthy Neighborhoods

10:46 a.m. - New installation of senior exercise equipment in Mission Park

Oct. 19

More ways to get involved in planning for Lincoln Heights’ future

2:19 p.m. - Citizens can weigh in on building a vision for the busy area

Oct. 16

A “Menagerie” of Animals Added Outside Service Center

2:33 p.m. - Installation of a colorful public art project outside the Spokane Central Service Center enhances the Chief Garry Park Neighborhood

Oct. 15

Greening Grants put more trees in Spokane’s neighborhoods

10:08 a.m. - Greening Grant projects continue across the city

Oct. 14

Mayor delivers statement of conditions and affairs

9:25 a.m. - Spokane’s long-term economic outlook is “encouraging,” according to Mayor David Condon

Oct. 13

What’s Happening at the Water Reclamation Facility

10:11 a.m. - City Council members get an up close look at $150 million in improvements underway at the Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility

Oct. 12

Spokane’s Winter Wonderland

4:54 p.m. - Parks and Recreation offers countless of winter adventures

Trail extended in Hillyard

4:12 p.m. - Watch 0:23 - A new section of the Children of Sun Trail extends from the Freya Street Trailhead in the 7500 block of north Freya Street to Market Street.

Oct. 9

Keepers of Manito

4:26 p.m. - Manito is one of Spokane’s premiere parks and we would like to partner with the community in caring for this urban oasis.

Junior Golf Team Competes at the Regional Level

3:39 p.m. - Spokane PGA Junior Golf team is publicly recognized for going undefeated this season and qualifying for post-season championships.

October is Fire Prevention Month

2:30 p.m. - This year’s theme is Hear the BEEP where you SLEEP

Oct. 7

Restoring natural areas along Riverton Avenue

4:33 p.m. - Planting is underway in the Chief Garry neighborhood

Celebrate the University District

11:42 a.m. - See what’s coming during University District Month this October

Oct. 6

Spokane receives state’s Stewardship Award

3:49 p.m. - The City is recognized for improvements in handling federal and state grant dollars.

Oct. 5

Hear the Beep Where You Sleep

2:43 p.m. - Watch 9:12 - National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10