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  • The Warren: A New Addition to Downtown Spokane’s Housing Revival

    Downtown Spokane has been experiencing a revitalization over the past decade, with new businesses, restaurants, and housing developments popping up in new and underdeveloped areas. One of the most exciting... Read more »

  • Former Newspaper Press Building Breathing New Life into Downtown Spokane

    In 2019, Cowles Real Estate Co. announced it would be moving production of The Spokesman-Review, Spokane’s major daily newspaper since 1893, out of its downtown location at 1 N. Monroe... Read more »

  • Shiki Hibachi Sushi Celebrates Grand Opening of New Downtown Spokane Location with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    Shiki Hibachi Sushi, renowned for its authentic Japanese cuisine and enchanting dining experiences, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its fifth location in the heart of downtown Spokane.... Read more »

  • Summer Safety Week | Safety Resources

    It’s Friday of Summer Safety Week in downtown Spokane! July 31 to August 4, downtown is sharing resources and tips to foster a safer, more inviting, community for all. In... Read more »

  • Summer Safety Week | Work Safety

    It’s Thursday of Summer Safety Week in downtown Spokane! July 31 through August 4, downtown is sharing resources and tips to foster a safer, more inviting, community for all. Today... Read more »

  • Summer Safety Week | Preparedness

    It’s Wednesday of Summer Safety Week in downtown Spokane! July 31 through August 4, downtown is sharing resources and tips to foster a safer, more inviting, community for all. Today... Read more »

  • Building a Neighborhood

    Written by Jordan Tampien, Co-Founder of 4 Degrees Real Estate Downtown Spokane is the soul of the city. Our impressive history is evident in the iconic stone details etched into... Read more »

  • From Grime to Gleaming: Clean Team Transforms Sidewalks with the Power of Pressure Washing

    Wander through downtown on early on a weekday morning you just might encounter a hero. Bringing to mind the closing shot of an action movie, a figure emerges from a... Read more »

  • Clean Team Tackles Tagging in Downtown Core

    In 2022 the Downtown Spokane Clean Team – which provides enhanced beautification services in public spaces inside the 80 square-blocks of the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District seven days a... Read more »

  • GET DIRTY FOR DOWNTOWN

    Spring is on its way to downtown Spokane, and the community is invited to get outside between May 1 – 5 to help make our city center shine. All it... Read more »

  • Downtown Spokane Partnership Announces Façade Improvement Grant

    Downtown Spokane Partnership today announced the availability of matching grants to support Spokane businesses located in the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID) to enhance and repair storefront façades and... Read more »

  • Downtown Spokane Partnership and Business Improvement District Announce 2023 Leadership

    Wednesday, February 15, the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID) supported by the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) convened downtown stakeholders, elected officials and the community to share highlights from 2022... Read more »

  • Downtown Spokane Announces Holiday Promotion Winners

    As the holiday season rolls on, the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) continues to host a variety of activities and promotions to encourage everyone to experience the magic of downtown Spokane.... Read more »

  • Comedy and Cocktails

    Article and image by: The Inlander Santa shouldn’t have a monopoly on the belly laughs during the holidays. Spokane Comedy Club (315 W. Sprague Ave.) has packed its winter schedule... Read more »

  • What’s New Downtown?

    Article and image by: The Inlander “At Soma, we’re known for our bras, but we also have a huge selection of PJs, activewear, loungewear and lots more,” says Codie Ray,... Read more »

  • Fresh Flavors

    Article and image by: The Inlander “Some people don’t know whether we’re a bar or a coffee shop. But the truth is, we’re both. Also with a little food on... Read more »

  • Clip-Clopping Along

    Article by: The Inlander Starting the day after Thanksgiving and running through Christmas Eve, you’ll be able to clop through the streets of downtown in a real horse-drawn carriage. And... Read more »

  • Between-Shopping Pit Stops

    Article and image by: The Inlander One of the great things about downtown Spokane’s River Park Square is its convenience. While you’re shopping at its incredible variety of retailers, you... Read more »

  • On-Trend Boutiques

    Article and image by: The Inlander When you need something new to wear for a holiday party, or if you’re looking for a gift that will delight a fashion-conscious recipient,... Read more »

  • Downtown Business Safety Tips During the Holiday Season

    Each year during the holiday shopping season, crime increases. The Spokane Police Department has compiled a list of tips for business owners to help prevent crime to and around their... Read more »

  • Best Advice for Dining at Boiada Brazilian Grill in Downtown Spokane? Pace Yourself.

    Pace yourself. If you’ve never eaten at a Brazilian steakhouse (churrascaria), this is the best strategy to follow, according to Josiane Ballin, co-owner of the newly opened Boiada Brazilian Grill... Read more »

  • The New 63 Social House & Eatery Now Open in Former Rocky Rococo Space

    When Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta closed in May of 2020, after more than 35 years of serving up their famous square pies and epic salad bar offerings, there was... Read more »

  • Spokane Salad & Delivery Now Open in Downtown Spokane Skywalk

    Salad lovers, it’s time to get excited! Spokane Salad & Delivery is now open in the skywalk in downtown Spokane, on the corner of Riverside and Stevens. Take your pick... Read more »

  • Meet Spokane’s First-Ever Refill Shop: Spokane Refillery

    Spokane’s first zero-waste refill shop is now open in downtown Spokane at 1105 West 1st Avenue. Don’t let the name fool you: Spokane Refillery is not a place to come... Read more »

  • Downtown Spokane Announces Second Year of Cultural Event Grant Funding

    The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) is seeking applications from nonprofit organizations or groups for grant funding to support events that honor the history and traditions of our city’s diverse communities,... Read more »

  • Off and Rolling: Downtown Ambassadors Begin Bike Patrol Program

    The Downtown Spokane Ambassador Team has enhanced its mobility in the downtown core with the launch of a bike patrol program. Ambassadors are now taking to the streets as part... Read more »

  • Downtown Spokane Partnership Announces New President & CEO

    Experienced leader appointed to focus on next era of downtown Spokane’s strategic growth [Spokane, WA] – The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) Board of Directors today announced the hire of Emilie... Read more »

  • Solitude Barbershop Brings the Modern Vintage to Downtown Spokane

    For Jake Rosenberg, stylist and owner of the newly opened Solitude Barbershop in downtown Spokane, the compliment he loves hearing most is “the vibes here are immaculate.” His goal was... Read more »

  • Do It With Soul Brings Thrifted, Unique Artwear to the West End of Downtown

    Sisters Erin Corder-Brown and Emily Barbour, owners of Do It With Soul in downtown Spokane’s West End District, describe their eclectic clothing shop as a peek into their closets. Growing... Read more »

  • Birds in the Coast: Creating Custom Bags, Couture Clothing & Community

    Jáiz Boyd, owner of Birds in the Coast, always thought he’d be a writer. As a teen, his buddies were doing hip hop music and Boyd would write lyrics for... Read more »

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Request for Information: Supplemental Security Services

August 29, 2023

The Warren: A New Addition to Downtown Spokane’s Housing Revival

August 15, 2023

Former Newspaper Press Building Breathing New Life into Downtown Spokane

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