Spokane property owners will see an extra line item on their property tax bills this year. Voters within the Spokane-Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer Protection Area (APA) approved a fee with a 74% "yes" vote in August 2025 to protect the region's drinking water.
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Thank you to our first responders, Spokane 311, as well as Street and Parks crews for staying prepared and responding to calls for assistance and reports of damage during last nights wind storm. We appreciate your continued effort to keep our city safe and running smoothly!
Disposal passes are available! Passes cover $30 in disposal fees at the Waste to Energy Facility and are available to City of Spokane residents in person at City Hall or online. Residents can request one disposal pass every 30 days, while funds are available.
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Remember to vote Spokane for the Strongest Town! The first round of voting closes early on March 13th, help Spokane win the "Strongest Town" title by highlighting our continued work to become a stronger and more resilient city.
Vote every week at strongesttown.com.
The National Weather Service is forecasting strong winds with gusts developing Wednesday evening and persist into early Thursday morning.
For more information on what to do during and after the storm, please refer to this news release: my.spokanecity.org/news/release...
Today is 311 day! Our incredible Spokane 311 team helped over 185,000 customers in 2025 and we are so grateful for everything they do. Thank you to our Spokane 311 customer service team for your hard work and dedication! #311Day
Representative Margaret Leonard was the first woman elected to the Spokane City Council and served as mayor pro tem for two years. She later went on to serve a term in the Washington House of Representatives. #WomansHistoryMonth
We are hiring! Check out our featured jobs of the week and discover your next career move at my.spokanecity.org/jobs #SpokaneJobs
The City is competing against 15 other cities in the Strongest Town Contest! In this bracket-style voting tournament, Spokane will compete for the “Strongest Town” title by shining a national spotlight on our work to become a stronger, more resilient city. Vote every week at strongesttown.com.
The City, North Hill Christian Church, and Jewels Helping Hands are opening a scattered site shelter for unhoused LGBTQIA+ community members. The goal of The Aurora Center is short-term stabilization and connection to positive housing outcomes for shelter guests. my.spokanecity.org/news/release...
Happy Women's History Month! Mayor Vicki McNeill was Spokane’s first female mayor. Before she began her political career, she was known for her fundraising talents, raising money for numerous charitable and cultural organizations. #WomensHistoryMonth
We are hiring! Check out our featured jobs of the week and discover your next career move at my.spokanecity.org/jobs. #SpokaneJobs
The City is offering property owners a FREE residential light! The Spokane Safe and Bright Residential Light program aims to help residents illuminate commonly dark areas in their neighborhoods, such as alleys, sidewalks, and public walking spaces. Visit my.spokanecity.org/residentiallight to apply!
Graphic reads, “We are hiring. Positions: -Behavioral Health Paramedic -Corbin Arts Center Summer Camp Instructor -Corbin Arts Summer Camp Assistant -Deputy Fire Chief: Prevention -Finch Arboretum Art/Science Summer Camp Counselor -Public Defender II -Senior Engineer I-II -Water Efficiency Specialist”
We are hiring! Check out our featured jobs of the week and discover your next career move at my.spokanecity.org/jobs. #SpokaneJobs
Thank you, PSAP project team: Dusty, Mike, Shawna, Scott, Marie, Kasey, Kurt, Jamie, Michelle, Erin Gray, Holt, Phillip, and Terry.
Mayor Lisa Brown and a group of employees posing in front of a projector reading, "Employee of the Month."
The PSAP team is establishing a Public Safety Answering Point. They interviewed stakeholders, compiled research, & conducted site visits while scoping out requirements & negotiating with vendors, all while maintaining their full-time jobs as first responders, supervisors, & department directors!
Mayor Lisa Brown and Dustin holding a certificate in front of a projector reading, "Employee of the Month."
Dustin is committed to Spokane’s residents and has helped create programs like the Beautification Program, which equips neighborhood councils to host their own clean-up events, and the first-ever Spokane Neighbor Day, a day of service that saw more than 350 volunteer hours. Thank you, Dustin!
Congratulations to our Employees of the Quarter! Dustin from Solid Waste Collections and the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) project team. They were honored by @mayorspokane.bsky.social at the Quarterly Department and Division Head Meeting.
Mayor James Chase speaking to an audience. Text reads, "Black History Month. Mayor James Chase."
Mayor James Chase was Spokane’s first Black mayor and served as the president of the Spokane NAACP for 17 years. His legacy is reflected in the institutions that carry his name, including Chase Middle School, Chase Art Gallery at Spokane City Hall, and Chase Youth Commission. #BlackHistoryMonth
Mayor Brown speaks at Lunar New Year Celebration
Lunar New Year Day proclamation
Happy Lunar New Year! Over the weekend, I attended @spokanecity.org’s 5th annual Lunar New Year Celebration. 2026 marks the Year of the Horse, symbolizing adventure, vitality, and momentum—promoting independence and a dynamic approach to life and encouraging people to embrace new opportunities.
President Truman speaks to a crowd in downtown Spokane, 1948
Welcome to Spokane Mr. President.
Happy Presidents Day! Check out this photo of President Harry Truman speaking to the people of Spokane in 1948. Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, thanks for the photo.
Giving valentines to some of our favorite downtown Spokane businesses!
Send this to your valentine to tell them what you truly want for Valentine’s Day! ♥️
Sign in Spokane City Hall windows reads, “🩷Spokane 🩷”
Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day, Spokane!
Council President Betsy Wilkerson is the first woman and first person of color to serve as Spokane City Council President. She is a long-time community servant who grew up in Spokane and raised two children in this city. #BlackHistoryMonth
When families are impacted by civil immigration enforcement, we have a responsibility to make sure they are not facing it alone. Members of the Council and I are proposing $100,000 in emergency financial assistance be directed to Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition's Community Justice Fund.
Congratulations to the Super Bowl champions, Seattle Seahawks!
It’s Super Bowl Sunday. Let’s go Hawks!
We made it! Spokane FINALLY has 5 p.m. sunsets.
Our website is all dressed up for the Super Bowl. Go Hawks!
