At the request of those coordinating our collective emergency response and recovery, the informational session on insurance for people affected by the fire is postponed and will be rescheduled. https://bit.ly/4xkZAY3
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Thank you @reignfc.com and @soundersfc.com! You can donate to the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund here: my.spokanecity.org/donate
H.O.M.E. Starts Here Donations
Donations to the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund go directly to supporting services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
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Thinking of the Spokane community and all those impacted by the wildfires in Eastern Washington. 💙💚
The City of Spokane has launched a wildfire information page to help our community navigate this difficult time. Here you will find resources for evacuees, frequently asked questions about city services, ways to help, cleanup efforts, and more. my.spokanecity.org/wildfireinfo
Wildfire Information
Resources available for people impacted by the Spokane Complex fires, as well as information for people that would like to help.
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I am incredibly grateful for our community's support during these devastating wildfires. If you would like to donate money, items, or your time, please follow this thread from @spokanecity.org. bsky.app/profile/spok...
As the Spokane community continues to face the devastating impacts of local wildfires, you can help your neighbors. We will continue to update this thread with more opportunities to help!
This thread has been updated with more ways to help your neighbors!
As the Spokane community continues to face the devastating impacts of local wildfires, you can help your neighbors. We will continue to update this thread with more opportunities to help!
Evacuation services, self-care support, Spokane County Veterans Services, drop-in childcare, and more are available across the Spokane region for people impacted by the wildfires. Details on our website. my.spokanecity.org/news/release...
As the Spokane community continues to face the devastating impacts of local wildfires, you can help your neighbors. We will continue to update this thread with more opportunities to help!
SPD is asking everyone to stay out of wildfire evacuation areas unless you are a resident evacuating. These areas remain extremely dangerous. Fire conditions can change rapidly, roads may be blocked without warning, burst gas lines are actively burning, & heavy smoke creates additional hazards.
Spokane Police Urge Public to Stay Out of Fire Evacuation Areas
The Spokane Police Department is asking everyone to stay out of wildfire evacuation areas unless you are a resident evacuating.
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Around 8pm, the wind will be shifting, and visibility in the City of Spokane will be limited. Unless you are evacuating, please avoid driving. If you must drive, please be cautious and provide enough space between you and the vehicles around you. For all evacuation info, visit bit.ly/SRECOfficial...
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At 7:30 p.m., a fire evacuation shelter will open at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd. The Fairgrounds has the RV grounds open as well for those with evacuated animals. For all evacuation information, visit bit.ly/SRECOfficial...
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Please do not drive into the Old Trails Fire evacuation zone. For those in the evacuation zone, please head eastbound. For all evacuation information, visit bit.ly/SRECOfficial...
This fire is now referred to as the Old Trails Fire. Evacuation information at bit.ly/SRECOfficialEvac
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An evacuation shelter is open at Spokane Falls Community College in the small gym, 3410 W Whistalks Way.
For Euclid Fire evacuation information, visit bit.ly/SRECOfficial...
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Extreme heat can be life-threatening, but it is something we can prepare for together. By leveraging our HEART funds, we can ensure that the most vulnerable in our community have access to cooling resources to stay safe when temperatures climb.
@mayorspokane.bsky.social has introduced an ordinance to expand access to cooling and other in-home weatherization for low-income and vulnerable community members. The proposed ordinance would authorize the use of a portion of the City’s HEART funds. my.spokanecity.org/news/release...
Downtown Spokane is the place to be! Q2 numbers show that residents and visitors are flocking downtown for shopping, business, and events such as Bloomsday, Pride Parade, and Hoopfest. downtownspokane.org/downtown-spo...
Downtown Spokane Foot Traffic Continues to Grow in Q2 2026 - Downtown Spokane Partnership
Summer events drive strong visitation and year-over-year gains The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) announced that visitor foot traffic in the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) increased ...
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The summer interns from The Spokesman-Review visited City Hall today! The Spokesman-Review’s Teen Journalism Institute internship is the sole paid high school journalism internship in the country.
Last week, I was in New York City for the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative! Through the nine-month professional management program, the City will gain strategies to improve how our local government operates and advance residents’ chief priorities. my.spokanecity.org/news/release...
Spokane Police Department Chief Kevin Hall and I have issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Police Ombuds’ closing report on the June 11, 2025 protest. my.spokanecity.org/news/stateme...
BEAT THE HEAT and take simple steps to stay safe during the heat and smoke, and to check in on friends, family, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable. my.spokanecity.org/news/release...
As families continue to struggle with the high cost of living, federal lawmakers should strengthen food security—not make it harder to put food on the table. I’m proud to join 210 mayors in demanding Congress protect SNAP in this year’s Farm Bill. www.usmayors.org/2026/07/20/n...
Nation’s Mayors Call on Congress to Strengthen SNAP in New Letter to Senate Agriculture Committee
200+ mayors signed onto the letter encouraging the protection of SNAP and delay of cost shifts in next Farm Bill Washington, D.C.— Today, a bipartisan group of 210 mayors sent a letter to Senate Agric...
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Let's play spot the difference! The Great Northern Clocktower chimes now ring every hour between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., with a longer 30-second chime at noon.
See you there! ⚽
Celebrate the FIFA World Cup championship match between Spain and Argentina at the SeattleFWC26 Final Match Fan Zone. Join us at the Gesa Pavilion on Sunday, July 19, at noon, doors open at 10:30 a.m., for an unforgettable community watch party. RSVP at: www.axs.com/events/15046...
Today is Drey Day, a day to remember Quindrey Davis, a talented local musician and music teacher, taken from us too soon. Don't miss the new mural by Miles Toland honoring Quindrey Davis, located at 22 W. Main Ave.
I am thrilled to join the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative mayors, an Initiative at the center of more than 10 years of work led by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard to strengthen local government across the globe. my.spokanecity.org/news/release...
Celebrate the championship match at the FIFA Fan Zone Watch Party. Join us at the Gesa Pavilion on Sunday, July 19, at noon, doors open at 10:30 a.m., for an unforgettable community watch party. General Admission is FREE, but registration is required. www.axs.com/events/15046...
1 in 5 people in Spokane County rely on SNAP benefits to help with food insecurity. That's why I'm joining mayors from across the country in sending a letter to the Senate Agriculture Committee, urging them to reverse proposed cuts.