During dangerous Red Flag conditions, a fire broke out near Margert and J Streets, posing a serious threat to the nearby suburban and wildland areas. Upon arrival, crews first reported the flames around 2 feet tall.
Money was the hot topic at the last city council meeting. The Council Chambers filled near capacity as many people wanted to be heard. The City Hall building and concerns about taxes were frequently mentioned. Traffic and modes of transport were also discussed.
COVID-19 has brought delays and changes to many events in our area, and it has had a major impact on the efforts of non-profit groups like Habitat for Humanity. According to their Summer 2020 newsletter, “our Homeownership Program has seen a 300% increase in applications compared to last year”.
Habitat for Humanity-Spokane CEO Michelle Girardot issued the following statement regarding the economic ripple effects of COVID-19:
With each passing day, we all find ourselves trying to adapt to the measures required to combat the spread of COVID-19. In Spokane and all around the world, “stay at home” is the message of the moment. “Shelter in place.”
This past Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, Habitat for Humanity Spokane hosted a very special event: their “Home for the Holidays” celebration. Four homes at the Hope Springs Development in Deer Park had recently been completed, and three of the four families had just finalized the paperwork to become official homeowners.
On July 8th, Habitat for Humanity held a special sneak peek for their newest project in Deer Park, Janessa’s house.
Deer Park’s latest Blitz Build came to a wonderful conclusion in June with a home dedication ceremony for two partner families. Each received the keys to their brand new homes in the Habitat For Humanity’s Hope Meadows development in Deer Park.
Women Build 2019 brings together and empowers female volunteers in the community to help build homes alongside future and current Habitat homeowners. To volunteer: https://habitat-spokane.volunteerhub.com/lp/womensbuild/
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