Blog Posts for May 2020

May 29

City Council Makes a Commitment to Sustainability

5 p.m. - Membership in national organizations supports a green Spokane

Keeping People in Shelters Healthy

2:15 p.m. - Watch 1:40 - Medical screenings help prevent spread of disease.

May 28

Golf customer update: 05.28.2020

5:12 p.m. - Golf courses are open with modified protocols

May 27

Recycling Study Takes to the Streets

3 p.m. - Recycling carts on many city routes will get a quick look inside as part of a study aimed to reduce recycling contamination.

May 26

Keeping Businesses in Business

12:34 p.m. - Watch 3:04 - City of Spokane advances economic recovery.

May 22

Green Smoothie Anyone?

5:29 p.m. - Learn how to supercharge your morning with this simple but tasty smoothie recipe!

Reopening Your Business? Time to Refresh Your Water!

11:42 a.m. - Watch 1:20 - Water Department is Asking Businesses to Flush Their Water Pipes.

May 21

New Plaza to Open!

9:24 a.m. - Plaza by Downtown Library to open, showing off stunning river views!

May 20

Council Seeks Public Feedback on Water Conservation Plan

3:54 p.m. - Comments welcome on water use strategies

May 15

Affordable Loans Help Small Businesses

11:55 a.m. - City of Spokane finances low interest lending.

May 14

Spokane Downtown Plan Update Readies for Finalization

12:54 p.m. - Plan facilitators and stakeholders continue work for 2020 update.

May 12

Wildflower Spotting in Spokane

4:32 p.m. - Explore Spokane and learn about the unique plant life in our region.

May 11

City and Regional Partners Seek Grant to Reduce Vehicle Emissions

4:35 p.m. - Spokane, along with several regional partners, is applying for a 2.5 million dollar matching grant to support green transportation infrastructure.

City Installing 20 mph Signs At Select Parks

2:46 p.m. - Year round 20 mph speed limit signs are being installed at multiple parks.

May 6

Making Life Saving Deliveries to Strangers

2:45 p.m. - Watch 2:23 - C.O.P.S. Volunteers help housebound stay healthy.

May 4

Aquatics Pre-Season Update

5:09 p.m. - Due to staffing and budget impacts of COVID-19, preseason swim is canceled.

Results of Spokane’s Climate Action Plan Survey

12:28 p.m. - Read what your neighbors had to say.

May 1

Check out the Water Conservation Master Plan

5:01 p.m. - Council will consider adoption of Water Conservation Master Plan soon!

Extending the Centennial Trail

3:55 p.m. - Take our Survey on a project to extend the Centennial Trail in West Central

First Responders Thank Health Care Heroes

2:27 p.m. - Watch 1:02 - Spokane first responders hold parades to thank health care heroes.

Downtown Police Precinct Taking Shape

2:06 p.m. - Watch 2:28 - New location will improve access, visibility.