• Father’s Day Ideas in Downtown

  Father’s Day is coming up quick and if you want to show your appreciation but still aren’t quite sure how, downtown has plenty of options to help you out. Here... Read more »

• A new home for a safer downtown

  Contribute to the new downtown Spokane Police Precinct The downtown police precinct is returning to the core, and we need community support to put out the welcome mat. In 2012... Read more »

• Phase 2 Will Reopen Doors of Many Businesses, with Specific Restrictions

  As May comes to a close, Spokane County could possibly move into Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan by the weekend. On Wednesday night, the Spokane Regional Health... Read more »

• New and Improved: Downtown Businesses Make Upgrades While Temporarily Closed

  When the “stay home, stay healthy” order went into effect in March, many businesses were forced to temporarily close their doors. Despite this setback, some of them have managed to... Read more »

• MEDIA RELEASE: Downtown Spokane Partnership Supports Regional Plan for Reopening

  As Spokane prepared to enter into Phase One of Governor Jay Inslee’s phased approach to reopening business in the State of Washington on Monday, Board leadership of the Downtown Spokane... Read more »

• “Laboratory” Adapts Amid COVID-19 with Virtual, Remote Residencies

  Live streams of artists working offered to public on social media As regulations went into effect to prevent the spread of COVID-19, businesses everywhere were forced to adapt and innovate... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership Begins Wellness Checks to Downtown Businesses

  This week the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) began an outreach effort of “wellness calls” to business owners to assess how it can continue to further support them amid the ongoing... Read more »

• WE WILL, AGAIN

  In January of 2019, the Downtown Spokane Partnership started working with JC Media to capture and highlight the activities that bring life to the heart of the City of Spokane.... Read more »

• From the Downtown Police Captain

  Dear BID Ratepayers, residents and friends of downtown: On behalf of the officers of the Downtown Spokane Police Precinct, I am writing to provide a report on crime downtown in... Read more »

• Cosmic Cowboy Grill Spokane to Re-Open for Take-Out and Delivery

  Cosmic Cowboy Grill Spokane to Re-Open for Take-Out and Delivery After closing its doors following Gov. Inslee’s “shelter at home” order, Cosmic Cowboy Grill Spokane in River Park Square will... Read more »

• Local Restaurants Helping Local Heroes

  Local Restaurants Helping Local Heroes Goodwin Group Properties raises over $15,000 and counting to staff kitchens and provide meals to medical staff and first responders As efforts to prevent the... Read more »

• Berserk Bar, Local Businesses Rally to Help At-Risk Populations

  Berserk Bar, Local Businesses Rally to Help At-Risk Populations “It’s a twofer. We get money to restaurants to get them through this tough time, while feeding Spokane’s most in need.”... Read more »

• How is Downtown responding to COVID 19?

  Dear Downtown Business: Because downtown Spokane serves as a place for all people to live work and recreate, our teams come into contact with diverse populations on a day to... Read more »

• Downtown Police Precinct Relocating to Central Core

  Mayor Nadine Woodward announced on February 24 that the Downtown Police Precinct will be relocating to a larger, more central location in the the heart of downtown Spokane. Downtown Spokane Partnership... Read more »

• Approaching Its Two-Year Anniversary, Cochinito Taqueria Continues to Be a Haven for Foodies

  As its two-year anniversary approaches, Cochinito Taqueria has established itself to be a lunch and dinner hot spot in downtown Spokane. The fast-casual taco shop is locally owned, chef-driven and... Read more »

• May is Bike Everywhere Month

  Bike Everywhere Month encourages biking for transportation, as well as recreation. The annual event sponsors a mixture of social activities, bike rides and educational opportunities during May. Many focus on... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Announces 2020 Annual Meeting Celebration

  On Thursday February 13, the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) presents the 2020 Annual Meeting featuring Keynote Speaker, Mick Cornett. Former four-term Mayor of Oklahoma City and co-author of The Next... Read more »

• Now accepting nominations for 2020 Downtown Awards

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership is charged with envisioning what we see our city becoming. Both the DSP and the BID boards of volunteers are committed to working to create a... Read more »

• Business Improvement District (BID) Ratepayer Mid-Year Advisory Board Opening

  Downtown issues affect you and your business, so why not get involved? BID Residents are encouraged to submit a board application for the available mid-year seat open September 2019. The... Read more »

• Following the Trends

  The downtown Business Improvement District and the Spokane Police Department (SPD) remind property and business owners to report all crimes to the SPD. Documenting criminal activity helps identify trends and... Read more »

• Now Hiring: Business Relations Coordinator

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership is seeking applications for a Business Relations Coordinator. Business Relations Coordinator Support the Marketing and Programming Director in communicating and delivering on the attributes, resources and... Read more »

• WheelShare Safety Week

  In an effort to expand wheel share safety and education for visitors, employees, and residents, the community is invited to participate in Wheel Safety Week, August 19 through 23. A... Read more »

• City Ticket is now ShuttlePark

  The City Ticket park and ride program, made possible through a partnership of the Spokane Transit Authority (STA), the Public Facilities District (PFD), and the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP), is... Read more »

• Spokane Sports brings free club activities to Wall Street in July and August

  Sports are coming to the streets of Downtown Spokane! The community is invited to bring the kids and join us for hands-on sports experiences led by some the region’s most... Read more »

• Team Building Day to Benefit Downtown Neighborhood

  It’s called “Team Building Day.” Each year for one day, the accountants of Eide Bailly take time out to gather together to create community in the workplace. The day commences... Read more »

• Downtown Business Improvement District CPTED Rebate Announced

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership on Friday, July 5, released an application for a rebate program available to properties within the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID) for exterior property improvements... Read more »

• June First Friday

  For June, 36 venues are participating in the monthly art walk. Most venues open from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. For a full list of activities and artists visit www.firstfridayspokane.org. Nine... Read more »

• Vested Interest

  Dan Hall starts his morning route in downtown at 7:00 a.m. rousing sleeping individuals from storefronts and doorways so that it’s business as usual by the time shopkeepers arrive to... Read more »

• Vaulting into better sidewalks

  Originally used for deliveries, utilities, or as extra space for building basements, vaults located directly below many of downtown Spokane’s sidewalks have been getting a face lift this spring. Sidewalks... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership, Arbor Day Foundation Partner with BNSF Railway Foundation to Revitalize Downtown Planters

  On May 23, BNSF employees will join the Arbor Day Foundation and the Downtown Spokane Partnership to green the community’s downtown area. The planting sites are a group of six... Read more »