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Green Films on Fridays at City Hall

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 – 12:34 pm

City Council Member Richard Rush will host a forum-style film series on urban environmentalism, one Friday a month at noon in the City Council Chambers. The next one will be February 13th. They will be re-played on Cable Channel Five under the name “e2: The Economies of Being Environmentally Conscious”. In relation to this, the library has a new Find the Best Sustainability Resources page that features local sources on the environment and living green. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Crime Check Returns

Thursday, January 15, 2009 – 4:34 pm

Because of a sales tax increase supported by the voters in 2008, Crime Check has returned to Spokane County.  Crime Check is the non-emergency contact number where people can report crimes that have already occurred, give information if they have witnessed a crime, or add information to an existing crime report.  Their website has Frequently Asked Questions and an online reporting form. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Safety Issues

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 – 9:00 am

The New Year is a good time to think about updating your safety skills. The Fire Department offers CPR classes, and look for their Second Alarm safety videos on the City’s Cable Channel 5. The Sheriff’s Department has Crime Prevention Tips and a Driver’s Safety Education Program. Pet safety is covered by SCRAPS. For the “big picture”, check out Spokane Prepares for emergency preparedness and disaster planning. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Snow Plow Routes

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 – 7:11 pm

It’s snow plow time again. The City’s Street Department has updated maps of the routes and the progress they are making throughout the city. The City of Spokane Valley has a similar page about plow routes and priorities, and the County lists its priorities, as well. The Spokane County Traffic Safety Commission is a source for winter driving tips for those who have to be out on the roads. Check out the regional traffic cameras for real-time conditions. - Spokane Government Librarian


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YMCA in Riverfront Park

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 – 4:29 pm

The potential purchase of the YMCA building adjacent to Riverfront Park by the Spokane City Parks Department has been in the news lately, especially with the controversy of whether or not to use Conservation Futures money. The County Parks Department, which administers the Conservation Futures program, has a page that includes all of the nomination documents for the YMCA property. This Spokesman Review story explains some of the issues. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Sustainable Business Recognition

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 – 12:45 pm

The City of Spokane has started a new program that certifies businesses with sustainable and “green” management practices.  You can find more information on the developingspokane.org website, which pulls together all of the services and contacts businesses may need to promote economic development in Spokane.  You can get descriptions of the various business centers around town, find out what development incentives the city offers, and find what development opportunities are being promoted.  There is even a frequently asked questions list that can answer basic questions about starting a business in Spokane. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Red Light Photo Enforcement

Saturday, November 1, 2008 – 9:47 am

The warning citation phase for red light runners who are caught by the City’s Photo Red program ended on October 31st, which means that violators will now be fined $124. The Police Department has a good explanation page on how the cameras work, why we have them, and what to do if you get a citation. There is even a special website to check if you receive a citation - www.ViolationInfo.com - where you can view a video of your car running the red light. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Property Tax Time

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 – 3:36 pm

The second installment of many homeowners’ property taxes are due October 31st. The County Assessor’s Office can answer many of your questions about property taxes, including your tax rates and amounts. The Parcel Information Search gives you the assessed value of your home, your property taxes, and recent sales data. You can look up any address in Spokane County. Type in the street number and name (no direction) and choose the correct address from the results. This is also a good place to discover when your home was built and basic house characteristics. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Voter Registration

Thursday, October 9, 2008 – 4:41 am

Last day to register to voter for the November 4th election is October 20th. You must register in person at the County Elections Office at the Courthouse. You can find more details at the Elections Office Current Events page, including the latest Sample Ballot and Voter’s Guide. - Spokane Government Librarian


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Conservation Futures

Saturday, October 4, 2008 – 9:36 pm

Spokane County recently approved the purchase of a parcel overlooking Latah Creek through the Conservation Futures program. The Spokane County Parks Department has information about how the program works, including a nomination form. For each of the conservation areas in the county and city, the site contains maps, descriptions, directions, features, and photos. The Friends of Conservation Futures website has more information, including birder lists. - Spokane Government Librarian


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