Lisa Brown
@lisaforprogress.bsky.social
All things #Spokane (Mayor, former state senator, econ prof) Top fan of @LucasBrownSounds Lucky in love w @brianmcclatchey. Personal account.
The #SpokaneComplex fires are still dangerous and thousands of people are displaced. Here are ways to help.
City of Spokane@spokanecity.org · 3d agoAs 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 fire is now referred to as the Old Trails Fire. Evacuation information at bit.ly/SRECOfficialEvac
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If you are in #Spokane, please help us conserve water. There is an amazing aquifer underneath us. Let’s protect it.
City of Spokane@spokanecity.org · 2w agoThe Spokane River flow is now under 1,000 cubic feet per second, and moving to Level 2 in the City’s drought response. Additional actions include avoid spraying down sidewalks, patios, etc. Where you can, reduce watering your landscape to two days per week. my.spokanecity.org/publicworks/...
Donate, canvas, encourage your friends to vote Yes for Buses in #Spokane
Kirk Hovenkotter@kirkhovenkotter.com · 3w agoJust 3 business donors have raised $125k to cut bus service for Spokane’s seniors, youth, & working families. Compare that to the $60k the Yes for Buses campaign has raised. Spokane needs your help
#Biking more then ever with e-bikes from North Division Bike shop in #Spokane. Their sister shop is in Hillyard. More #bikeinfrastructure is coming. Yes @rangemedia.co - we need public bike lockers! Would appreciate the private sector, River Park Square & Parkade Plaza stepping up as well. 🚴
I challenged #Spokane Parks to make chimes ring from the Great Northern Clocktower by the 4th of July…
City of Spokane@spokanecity.org · last mo.After more than a decade of silence, the Great Northern Clocktower chimes will ring once again. Join us for a rededication ceremony on Saturday, July 4, at 11:30 a.m. The chimes will ring once again, starting at noon. Learn more: my.spokanecity.org/news/release...
It was great to eat delicious Egyptian food and watch an historic World Cup match at Feteers in #Spokane. I’m thrilled at the victory of the Pharaohs- Hurray for Team Egypt 🇪🇬
A great historical novel set in #Spokane by acclaimed author, @jesswalter.bsky.social
Cascadia Journal@cascadiajournal.bsky.social · last mo.In my latest reading for Cascadia Summer Book Bingo, I finished Jess Walter's masterful historical novel The Cold Millions, about the Wobblies and labor battles in early 20th century Spokane: www.cascadia-journal.com/cascadia-sum...
My statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Temporary Protected Status ruling. my.spokanecity.org/news/stateme...
A suggestion from a friend turned into a great event when our team jumped into action to create Bike the Bridge! #Spokane 🚲
City of Spokane@spokanecity.org · last mo.The Maple Street Bridge is open! Spokanites had the unique opportunity to bike, walk, and roll the bridge before it opened to cars. The summer vibes were perfect!
Happy Juneteenth! Come and enjoy the lovely #Spokane weather ☀️ at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers' Market, 3-7pm in Emerson Park. Cherries 🍒 are in season! There's a fun, free kids activity (as always), plus live music from the wryly named Geriatric Prodigies. Scheduled vendor lineup is below.
The Greater Spokane Park Challenge is back, inviting participants to visit parks, trails, conservation areas, and splash pads across the region while completing monthly challenges and earning chances to win prizes. outthereoutdoors.com/greater-spok... 📸Jon Jonckers
We have free swimming pools in the summer in #Spokane 🏊🏿 🏊♀️ 🏊♂️
@kxly.com · 2mo agoAll six Spokane public pools opened today for the 2026 season, offering the community a way to beat the summer heat.
The mural is by Miles Toland. The owners of Evergreen Florist Shop on N. Monroe St #Spokane commissioned it with a grant from @spokanecity.org
Brock’s Photographic Journey@bar44.bsky.social · 2mo agoMural in the Garland district - Spokane,Washington #Photography #StreetArt #Murals #Spokane #Washington
The City of #Spokane and Gonzaga University are hosting #TeamEgypt, The Pharaohs, as a base camp as they prepare for their #WorldCup2026 matches. I encountered a few team members in Riverfront Park yesterday!
A report from the Center for Land Economics modeled a land value tax in #Spokane and found that taxing land rather than buildings would encourage homebuilding and discourage land speculation. #WALeg could make it happen and let cities return community-created land value back to the public.
Taxing Land, Not Homes: A Revenue-Neutral Path to Unlock Spokane's Underused Land | Center for Land Economics
A revenue-neutral building-exemption model for Spokane that shifts property taxes off buildings and onto land — reducing taxes for most homeowners while raising holding costs on vacant and underused p...
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A chance for free tickets to see the Pharaohs in a training session in #Spokane at Gonzaga University!
City of Spokane@spokanecity.org · 2mo agoWin tickets to watch team Egypt practice! The link to claim tickets will go live tomorrow at 9 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.. The tickets will be distributed through random selection and there will be a maximum of two (2) tickets per claim. my.spokanecity.org/news/release...
Extensive, informative coverage of the #Spokane 3 case by @rangemedia.co
RANGE Media@rangemedia.co · 2mo agoA shocked city reckons with guilty verdict of Spokane 3. Activists, community members, officials and onlookers were horrified about the First Amendment implications of the convictions. But they vowed to keep fighting:
Spokane has long been a place where immigrants and refugees from around the world come to build better lives. Currently, the Department of Homeland Security is seeking to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals. I encourage you to stand up for our Haitian community and contact Congress!
We are pleased to be hosting Egypt in #Spokane! inside.fifa.com/organisation...
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Team Base Camp Training Sites footprint finalised
Another major organisational milestone has been reached on the road toward the game-changing FIFA World Cup 2026™, with the record 48 qualified teams finalising the selection of their Team Base Camp (...
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Spokane is home to citizens from more than 300 tribal nations. By signing this MOU, @spokanecity.org and the Spokane Police Department commit to listening, showing up, and doing the sustained work to build trust and strengthen collaboration.
City of Spokane@spokanecity.org · 3mo agoSPD, along with a coalition of organizations and representatives from Spokane’s urban Native community have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement aims to build trust, enhance relationships, & establish clear & consistent lines of communication. my.spokanecity.org/news/release...
Happy Bike to Work Day! Creating safer streets and infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists is one of my top priorities! #BikeToWorkDay #BikeEverywhereMonth @spokanecity.org
Vino! has been a great wine shop in #Spokane for over 30 years. 🍷
Young Kwak@youngkwak.bsky.social · 3mo agoPhoto for @inlander.com of Spokane Enological Society members (from left) Jack Leininger, John Allen, Julie Snow and Jeff Snow at Allen’s store Vino! A Wine Shop, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Spokane, Wash. www.inlander.com/food/the-spo...
