Spokane Regional Health District

06/18/2026

The Spokane Regional Health District offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, June 22.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were told of their freedom more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln.

We encourage our community to get involved in events around town to reflect on the significance of this day in history.

Find local events at: https://ow.ly/IZjA50ZerZ6

06/18/2026

Were you impacted by the Upriver Fire and need some assistance to recover. Please see the image below for details on the Community Connect Center where you can get information.

06/18/2026

We’re bringing this up now so you don’t have to worry about things coming up later…

If you have an on-site septic system, remember to stay on top of routine inspections! Gravity septic systems should be inspected every three years, while all other systems should be inspected annually.

We’re happy to provide guidance if you have questions, concerns, or run into an issue with your septic system. Learn more at: https://ow.ly/Oisb50Zekzn

06/17/2026

More great tips for those traveling to Seattle for the FIFA World Cup game this Friday! ⚽

06/17/2026

Recovery can open the door to stability, health, and a future you can believe in—for yourself and your family. Our team is here to support every step of the journey with compassionate, evidence-based care. You’re not alone, and it’s never too late to start. Call us to get started: 509-324-1420

06/17/2026

While we don’t know if a win is in the forecast for Team USA this Friday (fingers crossed), we do know that warm weather is! ☀️

Spending time in the sun can put anyone at risk for heat-related illnesses. Knowing the warning signs can help you respond quickly if you think someone may be experiencing heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The best way to reduce your risk is to find ways to stay cool.

Drink plenty of water, take breaks in the shade, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and limit drinks containing alcohol or caffeine, which can cause you to lose more fluids.

For more tips, visit: https://ow.ly/CHps50ZcS36

06/17/2026

On today’s Facebook Live, Health Officer Dr. Francisco Velázquez is joined by SRHD WIC Program Manager Mary Wood and Maddie’s Place Director of Family Advocacy Kim Dunham to share how the partnership between WIC and Maddie’s Place is continuing to work with infants and families to remove barriers to recovery.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

⚠️Public safety power shutoff alert.⚠️

Due to forecasted extreme weather conditions, including red flag warnings, we're shutting off power in northwest Spokane in the Indian Trail area to reduce the risk of wildfire.

Shutoff will commence at approximately 1:00 p.m. today. This proactive de-energization should affect about 1800 customers who will receive direct communication from us about the situation.

After the public safety power shutoff occurs, we won't turn the power back on until high fire risk has passed and conditions are safe.

Visit myavista.com/outage for information and to view our outage map.

Visit https://www.myavista.com/safety/were-doing-more-to-protect-against-wildfires/public-safety-power-shutoff for more information on our PSPS processes.

06/16/2026

Spokane County Evacuation Address Lookup