Farmers market season starts today! 🥦🥕🍓

Happy 50th Bloomsday weekend! Hope you are ready for Doomsday Hill.

Thank you to the Latah/Hangman Neighborhood for participating in @spokanecity.org’s wildfire drill! These voluntary drills are an excellent way for residents to become familiar with evacuation routes, identify potential obstacles along these paths & empower themselves to act quickly in an emergency.

Arts and culture are essential to who we are as a city. Reopening the arts office has been a priority of mine and ensures that @spokanecity.org supports the people and organizations that make our community more vibrant and economically resilient.

Great day at the Arbor Day Celebration! @spokanecity.org is celebrating 23 years as a Tree City USA and the revitalized Touch and See Nature Trail at the Finch Arboretum!

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Thanks for the recommendations.📚♥️

There is still time to participate in Spokane Gives month! Visit www.VolunteerSpokane.org to find a volunteer opportunity. #SpokaneGives

Happy Earth Day, Spokane! These moments in nature remind us how important it is to protect the outdoor spaces we cherish. I love Spokane Parks! #EarthDay @spokanecity.org

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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! 🙌 ➡️ rgnfc.com/41eWcQJ | #SEAvLOU

@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.

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

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

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

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.

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. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

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!

The high utilizer program identifies individuals who frequently rely on emergency aid and connects them to long-term solutions. Read this KREM article to hear from someone who has successfully been through the program and from SPD about the program's success. www.krem.com/article/news...

City Council approved $100,000 in emergency financial assistance to the Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition’s Community Justice Fund. This fund will help families impacted by civil immigration enforcement, ensuring they have access to housing, healthcare, groceries, and transportation. Thank you!

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

Our region has seen a significant decline in overdoses this past year and investments like this will help in making even more of a difference. Connection to services and coordination of resources is critical in moving the needle. Thank you, @murray.senate.gov! www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

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!

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!

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

As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeks to procure new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities, I'm introducing an emergency ordinance that would prohibit the use of private property for detention facilities in @spokanecity.org. my.spokanecity.org/news/release...

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.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Spokane!

Spokane Parks and Recreation is working to make summer camps affordable for Spokane families. They are offering Youth Program Scholarships to assist families and payment plans for all their summer camps. @spokanecity.org www.khq.com/community/sp...

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.