Free Compost for Green Cart Subscribers - January 31, 2022 at 2:23 p.m. - The City is teaming up with Barr-Tech to offer free compost to current and new yard waste cart subscribers.
See a Pothole, Report It! - January 20, 2022 at 11:05 a.m. - Report potholes online, via the MySpokane 311 app, or by phone.
First Snow Event by the Numbers - December 21, 2021 at 12:59 p.m. - City crews respond with flexibility in logistics and materials.
New Law to Reduce Single-Use Plastics - December 20, 2021 at 3:22 p.m. - A new Washington law aims at reducing single-use plastic serviceware goes into effect Jan. 1, 2022.
Upcoming Everybody Counts Events - January 11, 2019 at 4:35 p.m. - Learn about resources in our community that could help you or your friends who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Happy Holidays from the City of Spokane! - December 21, 2018 at 10:08 a.m. - My Spokane 311 has all the details on City closures, things to do this holiday season, and a holiday gift guide!
311 Helps You Plan Your November - November 9, 2018 at 11:19 a.m. - Leaf pickup, green bin deadline, and more! My Spokane helps you plan your November.
New Ways to Interact with City of Spokane - April 27, 2018 at 3 p.m. - City launches 311 chat, chat with a planner, and partnership with GovQA. New online features provide a more customer friendly environment.
Spoiler Alert Normandie Phase II is Clean - December 7, 2017 at 2:17 p.m. - Budinger & Associates reports they did not find significant environmental contamination at the Normandie Complex!
Everybody Counts Donation Drive - November 22, 2017 at 2:21 p.m. - The City of Spokane is collecting donations for homeless population.
The City is Transitioning to MRSC Rosters - October 30, 2017 at 4:11 p.m. - The online database will be used for Small Public Works Roster, Consultant Roster and Vendor Roster purchasing.
Code Changes Brings New Life to Neighborhoods - September 14, 2017 at 5:11 p.m. - The City of Spokane wants to make it easier for developers to restore vacant or deteriorating buildings in our neighborhoods.
Stop Plugging Parking Meters - August 30, 2017 at 11:51 a.m. - 2 Hour meters can’t be plugged. The City is trying to increase the number of available parking spots in downtown Spokane by enforcing a 2 hour limit.
What’s Next for Post Street Bridge? - August 18, 2017 at 4:43 p.m. - City seeks teams interested in replacing the Post Street Bridge in downtown Spokane.
Does the City of Spokane do circumcisions? - August 1, 2017 at 3:40 p.m. - How the City of Spokane responds to all kinds of citizen questions with its My Spokane 311 system.
East Riverside will be home to two CSO tanks - July 24, 2017 at 3:48 p.m. - Construction gets under way on another new massive underground tank to keep combined wastewater and stormwater out of the Spokane River.
Pay-by-phone System for Utility Bills Improved - June 22, 2017 at 10:09 a.m. - The City of Spokane is updating its pay-by-phone system for utility bills; more credit cards will be accepted.
Invest with Us! - May 26, 2017 at 3:06 p.m. - How the City’s economic development team is helping grow business activity.
Join us at the ECCC RFP Community Meeting - May 17, 2017 at 3:07 p.m. - East Central Community Center will be transferring operations next year. Join us at the ECCC Request for Proposal Community Meeting
Learn About the City’s Continuum of Care Program - April 12, 2017 at 3:29 p.m. - With Continuum of Care, people experiencing homelessness are provided services that target their barriers and needs to achieving housing stability
Every Place Counts Design Challenge Update - December 21, 2016 at 2:38 p.m. - Every Place Design Challenge helped assist the community in generating ideas for the North Spokane Corridor.
New 20 mph When Flashing School Zone - October 31, 2016 at 9:03 a.m. - Lewis and Clark High School is the first high school to have a 20 mph when flashing school zone.
Gateway Bridge coming soon! - October 26, 2016 at 8:58 a.m. - Dignitaries gather in University District to celebrate the coming construction of the University District Gateway Bridge.
Input sought on surplus property - October 18, 2016 at 10:52 a.m. - The city is seeking input to help guide the process of seeking and reviewing purchase offers for the Normandie Complex.
October Construction Update - October 11, 2016 at 4:43 p.m. - Construction season is still pushing forward with plans to work into late November.
Mayor: ‘Optimism for Spokane’s future’ - October 11, 2016 at 10:36 a.m. - Mayor Condon says “optimism for Spokane’s future is based on recent steady growth in the local economy” during statement of conditions and affairs.
Reforest Spokane Day - October 7, 2016 at 3:56 p.m. - Volunteers needed for October 15! Help plant over 2,000 native trees, shrubs and grasses as part of the Spokane River Gorge Project.
City awarded federal fire grant - September 16, 2016 at 3:32 p.m. - A $9 million federal grant will add 50 firefighters to the Spokane Fire Department.
Riverfront Park: A Journey through the Decades - August 19, 2016 at 4:10 p.m. - Riverfront Park through the decades. Historic Preservation Office’s website shares the history of Riverfront Park.
Service Center Garners National Award - August 8, 2016 at 4:02 p.m. - Spokane Central Service Center team nabs award for a successful design-build approach to the project.
City Begins Revitalization Process on 5th Avenue - July 19, 2016 at 2:43 p.m. - Residents and stakeholders are engaging the City of Spokane in a neighborhood-led effort to revitalize the 5th Avenue commercial area.
SPD chief finalists named - July 14, 2016 at 12:33 p.m. - Three finalists for the police chief job will be in Spokane for interviews on July 20.
The 2017 Comprehensive Plan Update - May 24, 2016 at 2:42 p.m. - The City kicks off the official review and adoption process for the 2017 update to the Comprehensive Plan.
Main Avenue is getting a makeover - May 20, 2016 at 4:17 p.m. - Over $160,000 will be invested on West Main Avenue between Washington and Pine Streets
Filling a gap in caring for Spokane’s homeless - May 6, 2016 at 2:45 p.m. - The City of Spokane and its partners are working to enable round-the-clock emergency shelter access in Spokane, regardless of time and temperature.
Closing the road to Doomsday - April 27, 2016 at 9:49 a.m. - The City’s projects on Pettet Drive and TJ Meenach may not save you from a zombie apocalypse, but they will help keep waste out of the Spokane River.
Cleaning From The Corridor - March 31, 2016 at 3:50 p.m. - Hundreds of volunteers will fill the East Sprague area this April for two days of Cleaning From the Corridor!
Fix a Leak to Save Water & Money! - March 9, 2016 at 10:50 a.m. - Come to City Hall to pick up a free indoor leak repair kit during March.
Engage with us about the State of the City - March 2, 2016 at 2:40 p.m. - Send us your comments or take our mini-survey about the City of Spokane’s progress and your priorities
CHHS: Director’s Update – February 2016 - February 25, 2016 at 1:51 p.m. - Much has happened already this year and much more will be in the coming weeks and months
Design Proceeds for Largest Sewer Overflow Tank - February 1, 2016 at 2:01 p.m. - For this complex Cleaner River Faster project, the City will use a construction delivery method called General Contractor/Construction Management.
SPD updates its Use of Force Policy - January 20, 2016 at 11:32 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department is pleased to announce recommendation 6.5 from the DOJ has been completed
Trail extended in Hillyard - October 12, 2015 at 4:12 p.m. - 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.
Economic Investment in Spokane - July 27, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. - A new plan will help the City pursue investments that will boost Spokane’s economy and create jobs
Updating Wall Street downtown - July 23, 2015 at 3:40 p.m. - A sewer main project provides a chance to update the surface design of the pedestrian-friendly Wall Street
Major Improvements for Havana Street - July 6, 2015 at 10:23 a.m. - This project includes stormwater improvements and porous asphalt bicycle lanes
Decreasing pollutants in Latah Creek - July 2, 2015 at 2:05 p.m. - A Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) tank will reduce pollutants in Latah Creek and improve road conditions in the Latah Valley neighborhood
Track how your City performs - May 11, 2015 at 12:07 p.m. - The City is offering even better access to performance data
Spokane Tourism Week - May 5, 2015 at 9:55 a.m. - Celebrate what makes Spokane amazing!
Fire Station 5 Set To Open - April 28, 2015 at 3:50 p.m. - A new fire station will serve residents in southwest Spokane
A busy 2015 construction season begins - March 16, 2015 at 3:18 p.m. - Construction season officially kicked off Monday and two projects are already getting underway.
“What would happen if…?” - March 6, 2015 at 2:39 p.m. - The Mayor delivers his annual State of the City address.
Post your permits - December 30, 2014 at 12:11 p.m. - The City is getting the word out to make job sites safer