Videos for 2014

December

Plans for Sprague corridor get a boost

Dec. 22 at 1:59 p.m. - Watch 17:03 - The City has been awarded a grant and is shortlisted for another

DOJ COPS deliver recommendations today

Dec. 19 at 9:39 a.m. - Watch 48:26 - The report details the findings and plan of action for reform at the Spokane Police Department

City Council Legislative Meeting

Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. - Watch 4:07:02 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Dec. 15 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 11:43 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

High Drive Phase II is coming

Dec. 9 at 2:16 p.m. - Watch 1:00 - The second half of major improvements to High Drive is set for the spring.

City Council Legislative Meeting

Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. - Watch 40:04 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City helps MLK family center take major step

Dec. 8 at 4:20 p.m. - Watch 19:57 - An agreement with the City will allow the center to explore new possibilities.

City Council Briefing Session

Dec. 8 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 1:12:44 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Council Connection - December 2014

Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. - Watch 38:31 - City Council Member Karen Stratton and City Council Member Candace Mumm Host - December 4, 2014

Don’t stop with Giving Tuesday

Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. - Watch 14:29 - The 12 Days of Giving Spokane is underway.

City Council Legislative Meeting

Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:04:13 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Dec. 1 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 30:02 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

November

City Council Legislative Meeting

Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:57:11 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Nov. 24 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 18:20 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Give the gift of skiing to people with disabilities

Nov. 24 at 1:33 p.m. - Watch 0:30 - Parks and Rec is recruiting volunteers for its Therapeutic Recreation program

Stay connected during Snow Season

Nov. 19 at 4:21 p.m. - Watch 12:17 - The City is gearing up for snow

City Council Legislative Meeting

Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. - Watch 2:05:47 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

A transition for Spokane’s award-winning solid waste management

Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. - Watch 14:24 - The City of Spokane takes over Waste to Energy Facility operations

City Council Briefing Session

Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 38:40 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Stay warm and safe this winter

Nov. 13 at 9:47 a.m. - Watch 2:47 - The Spokane Fire Department provides tips to help you stay safe and warm during this week’s unexpected cold front.

City Council Legislative Meeting

Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:06:46 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Nov. 10 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 35:59 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Keeping government affordable

Nov. 10 at 3:03 p.m. - Watch 37:56 - Salary reform and citywide review are on the table

Council Connection - November 2014

Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. - Watch 59:57 - City Council Member Amber Waldref Hosts - November 6, 2014

Major work on Lincoln/Monroe comes to an end

Nov. 6 at 12:47 p.m. - Watch 0:55 - The first phase of construction wraps up with a big celebration

City Council Legislative Meeting

Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:08:06 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Nov. 3 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 36:04 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

October

City plans sale of “Green” Bonds to improve the health of the river

Oct. 29 at 3:39 p.m. - Watch 3:11 - City will sell $200 million in bonds while limiting utility rate increases to inflation

City Council Legislative Meeting

Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. - Watch 3:13:23 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Oct. 27 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 26:31 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Halloween doesn’t have to be too scary

Oct. 27 at 1:51 p.m. - Watch 9:44 - The City is offering some helpful tips for a fun, safe Halloween

City Council Legislative Meeting

Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. - Watch 3:30:17 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Oct. 20 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 16:54 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Accountability, transparency Mayor’s media briefing topics

Oct. 20 at 2:05 p.m. - Watch 19:09 - Spokane Mayor David Condon emphasized transparency and accountability in government during his weekly media briefing on Monday.

City Council Legislative Meeting

Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. - Watch 29:33 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Oct. 13 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 21:26 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Mayor: City has ‘optimism and confidence’

Oct. 7 at 3:54 p.m. - Watch 14:56 - The proposed budget relies on integrated solutions that deliver better returns on citizen investments

City Council Legislative Meeting

Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. - Watch 57:51 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Oct. 6 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 30:16 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Sound the alarm for Fire Prevention Week

Oct. 3 at 8:23 a.m. - Watch 10:42 - Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11 and the Spokane Fire Department is sounding the alarm that working smoke detectors save lives.

Council Connection - October 2014

Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. - Watch 59:42 - City Council Member Jon Snyder Hosts - October 2, 2014

September

City Council Legislative Meeting

Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:41:14 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 27:05 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Emergency response continues to evolve to meet Spokane’s needs

Sept. 29 at 11:56 a.m. - Watch 9:28 - The Spokane Fire Department is being strengthened by new positions and an aging equipment plan

Shaping Spokane

Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. - Watch 30:33 - Campaign launched to help write Spokane’s story

City Council Legislative Meeting

Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:46:29 - Town Hall Meeting - Northeast Community Center.

City Council Briefing Session

Sept. 22 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 15:12 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

City Council Legislative Meeting

Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:34:40 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Sept. 15 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 42:24 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Ensuring the safety of Spokane’s citizens

Sept. 15 at 3:10 p.m. - Watch 15:35 - The City is looking for bidders to provide ambulance services in Spokane

New name, expanded focus for Spokane’s SWAT Team

Sept. 12 at 2:16 p.m. - Watch 11:25 - Spokane Police expand the SWAT Team’s mission and re-name the team to reflect the change

City Council Legislative Meeting

Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:52:04 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Sept. 8 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 56:05 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Day of Action pays tribute to 9/11 victims

Sept. 8 at 2:05 p.m. - Watch 15:38 - Spokane County United Way has organized a day of volunteer activities Thursday, September 11.

Council Connection - September 2014

Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. - Watch 36:10 - City Council Member Mike Allen Hosts - September 4, 2014

Fiesta Spokane Celebrations Begin

Sept. 2 at 2:10 p.m. - Watch 11:13 - Hispanic Heritage Month launches in Spokane

August

Growing Spokane in a smart way

Aug. 27 at 4:55 p.m. - Watch 2:15:18 - Spokane County and the City of Spokane hold their third meeting to discuss joint development issues.

City Council Legislative Meeting

Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:27:30 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Aug. 25 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 4:12 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Fiesta Spokane brings the party to our city

Aug. 25 at 1:57 p.m. - Watch 17:07 - Spokane celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month this September

You are on the clock

Aug. 20 at 3:01 p.m. - Watch 5:25 - Mayor Condon completed the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS on the Gonzaga Prep football field with the program where Steve Gleason got his start.

City Council Legislative Meeting

Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:38:08 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Aug. 18 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 37:39 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

City Council Legislative Meeting

Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. - Watch 2:17:46 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Aug. 11 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 1:27:40 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Use your smart phone to help fight graffiti

Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. - Watch 0:28 - A new graffiti tool allows people to report graffiti with their mobile device.

Council Connection - August 2014

Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. - Watch 41:12 - City Council Member Candace Mumm Hosts - August 7, 2014

New police precinct planned for Hillyard

Aug. 5 at 4:56 p.m. - Watch 21:01 - North Spokane Police Precinct announced along with 2015 budget

New section of Centennial Trail offers spectacular views

Aug. 4 at 2:19 p.m. - Watch 20:47 - The new section of trail is part of the federally funded Centennial Trail Gap Project.

July

Funding For Police and Fire Will Help Make Spokane Safer

July 31 at 2:25 p.m. - Watch 11:16 - A resolution and ordinance signed Thursday authorizes $26 million in funding for police and fire vehicle and equipment needs.

City Council Legislative Meeting

July 28 at 6 p.m. - Watch 2:27:53 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

July 28 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 6:10 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Tweet your route, take action during construction season

July 28 at 3:20 p.m. - Watch 16:46 - Tweet #SpokaneStreets and tell us and your fellow drivers where traffic is clogged up and where the best alternative routes are.

City, County discuss growth considerations, infrastructure impacts

July 23 at 2:25 p.m. - Watch 2:53:04 - The City and County are meeting to establish parameters on how each plans for growth and regional development.

City Council Legislative Meeting

July 21 at 6 p.m. - Watch 39:12 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

July 21 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 39:12 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Pension changes will help make Spokane stronger, smarter

July 21 at 12:04 p.m. - Watch 16:34 - The City is in the process of adopting changes to the City’s pension plan (SERS)

City Council Legislative Meeting

July 14 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:27:36 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

July 14 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 44:28 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Council Connection - July 2014

July 10 at 6 p.m. - Watch 58:30 - City Council Member Amber Waldref Hosts - July 10, 2014

Streets, parking, budgets and awards…

July 8 at 2:30 p.m. - Watch 13:31 - Street construction and maintenance, the budget, parking and awards were the topics of Spokane Mayor David Condon’s media briefing

City Council Legislative Meeting

July 7 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:26:41 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

July 7 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 1:20:31 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

June

The conversation continues

June 27 at 2:33 p.m. - Watch 1:00:59 - Join the discussion about separate proposed investments in streets and Riverfront Park.

City Council Legislative Meeting

June 23 at 6 p.m. - Watch 3:09:52 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

June 23 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 10:02 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Spokane Park Board Approves Riverfront Park Master Plan & Bond Funding

June 20 at 4:22 p.m. - Watch 6:17 - Spokane Park Board approved the 2014 Riverfront Park Master Plan and the bond funding to support it

City Council Legislative Meeting

June 16 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:49:30 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

June 16 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 41:23 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Rail cargo, a community conversation and innovation

June 16 at 3:15 p.m. - Watch 17:41 - Media topics included rail cargo, business resources, getting to a cleaner river faster, and a pilot non-emergency response program

City Council Legislative Meeting

June 9 at 6 p.m. - Watch 2:25:24 - Town Hall Meeting - West Central Community Center.

City Council Briefing Session

June 9 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 21:54 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Council Connection - June 2014

June 5 at 6 p.m. - Watch 31:38 - City Council Member Mike Allen Hosts - June 5, 2014

City Council Legislative Meeting

June 2 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:02:52 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

June 2 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 32:58 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Neighborhood planning to begin next week

June 2 at 12:30 p.m. - Watch 12:36 - A neighborhood planning process to deliver a 20-year vision begins next week and June is Open for Business Month in Spokane.

May

Construction season in full swing

May 27 at 5:10 p.m. - Watch 10:55 - Work will begin on six major arterial street projects in the next several weeks.

City Council Legislative Meeting

May 19 at 6 p.m. - Watch 2:07:45 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

May 19 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 4:09 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Growing Spokane in a smart way

May 13 at 4 p.m. - Watch 2:18:15 - Spokane County and the City of Spokane have embarked on a joint process to help our community grow in a smart way

City Council Legislative Meeting

May 12 at 6 p.m. - Watch 2:16:48 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

May 12 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 29:58 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Council Connection - May 2014

May 8 at 6 p.m. - Watch 59:45 - City Council Member Jon Snyder Hosts - May 8, 2014

City Council Legislative Meeting

May 5 at 6 p.m. - Watch 2:24:56 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

May 5 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 33:53 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Help name the new plaza

May 2 at 10:13 a.m. - Watch 0:54 - Description: Submit your suggested names for the stunning new plaza outside of City Hall to @spokanecity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

April

City Council Legislative Meeting

April 28 at 6 p.m. - Watch 41:41 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City proposes streets, parks funding plan

April 28 at 4:40 p.m. - Watch 21:00 - The City proposes to refinance existing streets and parks bonds to make significant new investments in streets and parks.

City Council Briefing Session

April 28 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 14:46 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates Nelson Center

April 28 at 10:10 a.m. - Watch 34:12 - Our groundbreaking ceremony for a new combined solid waste and fleet maintenance facility was a success. Get the details.

City, County to discuss growth approach

April 22 at 2:39 p.m. - Watch 15:59 - The City of Spokane and Spokane County will hold a series of meetings to establish parameters on how each plans for growth and develop

City Council Legislative Meeting

April 21 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:22:41 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

April 21 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 49:01 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

City Council Legislative Meeting

April 14 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:25:22 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

Cleaning, oversight, parks and biking

April 14 at 5:50 p.m. - Watch 23:56 - Spokane Gives kickoff, public input for citizen police oversight and Riverfront Park and a bicycling challenge at today's media briefing

City Council Briefing Session

April 14 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 1:17:32 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Spokane Fire moves to electronic patient records

April 7 at 2:15 p.m. - Watch 17:20 - The Spokane Fire Department moved to a digital patient records system to provide better emergency medical services

Council Connection - April 2014

April 3 at 6 p.m. - Watch 58:59 - City Council Member Amber Waldref Hosts - April 3, 2014

March

City Council Legislative Meeting

March 31 at 6 p.m. - Watch 2:49:12 - Town Hall Meeting - East Central Community Center.

City Council Briefing Session

March 31 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 3:15 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

City secures joint development agreement

March 31 at 3:20 p.m. - Watch 33:38 - City signed a joint development agreement with Spokane County to look at smart growth

City Council Legislative Meeting

March 24 at 6 p.m. - Watch 2:23:44 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

March 24 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 35:40 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Paint Spokane Zags Red

March 20 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 0:30 - Paint Spokane Zags red. Meet on Friday at noon at the Clocktower Meadow in Riverfront Park. Show us your Gonzaga best for a group photo.

City Council Legislative Meeting

March 17 at 6 p.m. - Watch 2:12:38 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

March 17 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 31:45 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Count me in!

March 17 at 12:20 p.m. - Watch 16:03 - Spokane Gives Week is a communitywide effort to highlight the work already being done in Spokane and promote volunteerism year-round

City Council Legislative Meeting

March 10 at 6 p.m. - Watch 42:44 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

March 10 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 1:02:35 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

2014 construction season is upon us

March 10 at 10:30 a.m. - Watch 16:53 - Spokane has approximately 2098 lane miles to manage and maintain.

Council Connection - March 2014

March 6 at 6 p.m. - Watch 56:16 - City Council Member Mike Fagan Hosts - March 6, 2014

City Council Legislative Meeting

March 3 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:42:37 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

March 3 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 40:41 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

February

City Council Legislative Meeting

Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. - Watch 3:53:23 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Feb. 24 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 59:26 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

City performance improves in key areas

Feb. 24 at 5:15 a.m. - Watch 30:02 - The City of Spokane publishes performance measures quarterly to drive transparency and accountability.

PulsePoint: helping you help us save lives

Feb. 12 at 4:45 p.m. - Watch 1:19 - The Spokane Fire Department is launching PulsePoint, a life-saving app, to improve survival rates in persons suffering from cardiac arrest.

City Council Legislative Meeting

Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. - Watch 2:31:28 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Feb. 10 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 5:28 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Snow in the forecast

Feb. 7 at 4:15 p.m. - Watch 30:14 - The City monitors weather conditions around the clock during the snow season and deploys resources accordingly.

Council Connection - February 2014

Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. - Watch 53:06 - City Council Member Mike Fagan Hosts - February 6, 2014

Creating a safer and smarter Spokane

Feb. 5 at 10:25 a.m. - Watch 3:06 - The Spokane Fire Department is testing a new project that will provide low-income households with access to carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.

City Council Legislative Meeting

Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. - Watch 1:53:14 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 25:28 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

January

Building a safer, stronger, smarter City of Choice

Jan. 30 at 5:50 p.m. - Watch 4:31 - Spokane is a safer, stronger and smarter community as it builds toward the key community priorities that define Vision2020

City Council Legislative Meeting

Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. - Watch 2:32:23 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Jan. 27 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 50:28 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Greene Street Bridge ready for large trucks

Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. - Watch 8:23 - Improvements to the bridge maximize the use of an important regional shipping route and extend the life of the bridge.

City Council Legislative Meeting

Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. - Watch 41:43 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Jan. 13 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 19:10 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.

Spokane's In!

Jan. 10 at 5:30 p.m. - Watch 2:47 - Spokane's in! This afternoon, we proudly hung the 12th Man Flag from the Clock Tower in Riverfront Park in Spokane.

Council Connection - January 2014

Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. - Watch 28:29 - City Council President Ben Stuckart Hosts - January 9, 2014

City Council Legislative Meeting

Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. - Watch 44:46 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall.

City Council Briefing Session

Jan. 6 at 3:30 p.m. - Watch 33:03 - Council Chambers Lower Level of City Hall - No Public Testimony Taken.