The KSPS PBS Civics Bowl premiered last night! Play along on ksps.org, the PBS app, and YouTube.

We are celebrating one year since the release of the This Is Spokane: A Civic Guide for Neighbors zine! The goal of this publication was to provide an easy, engaging, & dare we say fun way to learn more about how the City operates & how you can get involved. Get your copy at my.spokanecity.org/zine!

On the Mayor's Day of Recognition of National Service, volunteers from AmeriCorps, NEWESD 101, and @spokanecity.org volunteered with Habitat for Humanity! If you are interested in volunteering, visit www.volunteerspokane.org to find a service project.

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Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! SPD Chief Kevin Hall, SFD Chief Tom Williams, and I stopped by the emergency communication center to thank public safety telecommunicators for their professionalism, compassion, and dedication to keeping our community safe. @spokanecity.org

City of Spokane proclamation, proclaiming April 12-19 as The Holocaust Days of Remembrance.

During the Holocaust Days of Remembrance, we remember and honor the six million Jews who were killed under Nazi tyranny. Thank you, Temple Beth Shalom Spokane, for bringing our community together to honor them.

Come work for @spokanecity.org! my.spokanecity.org/jobs

Tribes parade through the Gesa Pavilion

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Group of people posing for photo

Good luck to everyone participating in this year's Battle of the Nations Youth Basketball Tournament! We are honored to host you and welcome you back to the ancestral land of the Spokane Tribe of Indians.

Spokane Falls graphic reads, "City Of Spokane Partners With Meals On Wheels To Purchase Cooling Fans For Local Seniors, Residents With Disabilities"

Quote graphic reads, "As we get ready for the warmer months ahead, it’s critical that we support our most vulnerable community members. By sending funds to Meals on Wheels, we’re helping ensure seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents have the fans they need to stay cool and breathe easier during extreme heat and smoke events. Doing so lets us be proactive and intentional in prioritizing their health and well-being this summer. - Council President Betsy Wilkerson"

Quote graphic reads, "Something as simple as a fan can make a meaningful difference. This is a small, but important way we can support our seniors and help them stay safe in their homes. - Mayor Lisa Brown"

The City of Spokane has partnered with Meals on Wheels to purchase cooling fans for local seniors and residents with disabilities, helping them stay safe during the upcoming warmer months. Meals on Wheels will distribute the fans. @mayorspokane.bsky.social my.spokanecity.org/news/release...

It’s a perfect day for the Spring Market at Riverfront Park!

Graphic reads, "We Are Hiring Positions: Aquatics Customer Service Representative, Dwight Merkel Summer Camp Counselor, Dwight Merkel Summer Camp Director, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician, Police Officer, Signal Maintenance Technician, Technical Services Specialist I-II, Waste to Energy Grounds Laborer, and Waste to Energy Site Attendant. Apply Now my.spokanecity.org/jobs"

We are hiring! Check out our featured jobs of the week and discover your next career move at my.spokanecity.org/jobs. #SpokaneJobs

April is Spokane Gives Month! Join us in giving back to the Spokane community. Visit www.volunteerspokane.org to find a volunteer project. #SpokaneGives

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Yesterday, our community celebrated the groundbreaking of the PATH Diversion and Recovery Center! This facility will increase access to care for individuals and communities affected by addiction. @spokanecity.org is proud to support Spokane County in its work to create this resource.

Blue and pink graphic features the Office of the Mayor logo and reads, "Transgender Day of Visibility."

City of Spokane proclamation for Transgender Day of Visibility.

Everyone deserves to live openly, authentically and safely. On this Transgender Day of Visibility and every day, we celebrate the resilience and contributions of our transgender friends and neighbors. We see you and stand with you.

Graphic with purple flowers reads, "Spokane Gives 2026!"

The City of Spokane will celebrate National Volunteer Month with the return of Spokane Gives! This year, we are partnering with LaunchNW to utilize the www.VolunteerSpokane.org platform, making it easier than ever for community members to find and sign up for projects. #SpokaneGives

Happy Matchday from Spokane! 🙌

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While some compliance costs remain, the avoided costs will assist the City’s ratepayers as we work to explore ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the plant. The law requires the City to develop both a greenhouse gas emission reduction plan and a waste reduction and materials recovery plan.

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@governorferguson.bsky.social has signed House Bill 2416! The bill will reduce the Climate Commitment Act compliance obligation for the @spokanecity.org’s Waste to Energy (WTE) facility by about $14 million over the next four years.

Gesa Pavilion lit in blue and gold

Match day in @spokanecity.org! Tonight the Gesa Pavilion will be lit Blue & Gold in support of the @reignfc.com as they take on the Kansas City Current at ONE Spokane Stadium! 💙💛⚽ #ReignFC #OneSpokaneStadium #SpokaneSupportsReign

Graphic reads, "We Are Hiring Positions: Day Camp Activity Leader, Day Camp Director, Grants Manager, IT Analyst Il, Spokane United 911 Network (SUN) Operations Manager. Apply Now my.spokanecity.org/jobs"

We are hiring! Check out our featured jobs of the week and discover your next career move at my.spokanecity.org/jobs #SpokaneJobs

Statement On 20th Anniversary Of Otto Zehm's Death Statement from Mayor Brown, Council President Wilkerson, and Chief Hall on 20th anniversary of Otto Zehm's death.

Today and always, we honor Otto’s memory by reaffirming our commitment to those we serve and to making sure Spokane is a safe place for everyone. my.spokanecity.org/news/release...

Today marks 20 years since the tragic death of Otto Zehm, an event that profoundly impacted Spokane and continues to shape conversations around justice, accountability, and public trust.

Spokane is excited to welcome the Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC to our incredible city! These teams have long represented the spirit, passion, and excellence of the Pacific Northwest and it is our honor to serve as their host.

Thank you to all of our crews who worked hard to keep our citizens safe and our city clear of debris during last nights wind storm!

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

Strongest Town Contest 2026 Developing a safe, inviting, financially resilient town is hard work. It’s time to recognize the work being done. Nominate your town for the 2026 Strongest Town Contest.

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.

Longtime Spokane resident from Iran fears for family – and troops – amid turmoil As much of the world spirals into conflict, a Spokane developer clings to a cell phone that may bring messages from a family member facing the repression that prompted him to flee Iran for a better li...

My heart is heavy watching the progression of the war in the Middle East. I’m holding close all those who are impacted by this war, especially families in Spokane with loved ones involved in the conflict. May this all come to an end soon.
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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...

The Spokane City Council has approved my ordinance prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom within the City of Spokane limits. Thank you, City Council. my.spokanecity.org/news/release...

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!