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Mayor Lisa Brown signed an updated "Complete Streets" ordinance on August 6, 2025, enhancing Spokane's commitment to accessible streets. The new policy modernizes municipal code and aligns with state law, improving the city’s eligibility for grant funding.
Mayor Lisa Brown signed an updated "Complete Streets" ordinance, enhancing Spokane's commitment to safe and accessible streets for all users. The policy modernizes municipal code, integrates pedestrian and bicycle considerations, and positions Spokane for state grant funding.
Mayor Lisa Brown signed an updated “Complete Streets” ordinance on August 6, 2025, enhancing Spokane's commitment to accessible streets for all users. The new policy integrates walking and biking elements into street projects, potentially saving costs while improving the city's infrastructure.
Mayor Lisa Brown signed an updated "Complete Streets" ordinance, enhancing Spokane's commitment to accessible streets for all users. The policy modernizes municipal code and aligns with state law, which will help the city secure state grant funding for transportation projects.
Mayor Lisa Brown signed an updated "Complete Streets" ordinance on August 6, 2025, enhancing Spokane's commitment to accessible streets for all users. The legislation modernizes city code and aligns with state law, facilitating safer walking and biking infrastructure while optimizing funding opportunities.
The City of Spokane published two blog posts on August 4, 2025, focusing on community updates. The first post covers the implementation of new code enforcement inspection districts, while the second discusses topics such as tree watering tips and the Salish School in District 3's weekly newsletter.
A suspicious fire at People’s Park in Spokane is under investigation following eyewitness reports of a person of interest in the vicinity during the incident. Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the fire to determine its cause.
The Spokane City Council will take a break during the first two weeks of August. The city launched a community climate policy survey to guide future climate action and announced the continuation of the Browne's Addition Summer Concerts through August 7. Residents can also sign up for the PlanSpokane 2046 newsletter for updates on comprehensive planning efforts.
Spokane's Code Enforcement Team updated inspection districts to enhance property compliance efforts. The changes align specialists with specific property types, targeting residential and non-residential issues more effectively. Citizens can report violations by calling 311.
Firefighters extinguished a suspicious grass fire at People’s Park in Spokane this morning. The blaze, covering a 100-by-100-foot area, was brought under control within 20 minutes, and authorities seek information on a person of interest seen nearby.