In brief: Hoopfest seeking volunteers
Hoopfest, the world’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament, is looking for 3,000 volunteers for the 18th annual tournament June 30-July 1.
The biggest need is for court monitors. Court monitors oversee the 400 Hoopfest courts to ensure games are played fairly, in a timely manner and within the spirit of Hoopfest.
Monitors who volunteer the entire weekend receive a package of Nike gear, including shoes.
There are a number of other volunteer opportunities. Individuals and groups are encouraged to sign up.
For more information on volunteer opportunities or to sign up, visit the Hoopfest Web site at www.spokanehoopfest.net or contact Chad Smith at 624-2414, ext. 14.
Staff reports
Park site will be enhanced
The eastern end of Riverfront Park is about to undergo a makeover.
Parks officials said they plan to remove some vegetation and recontour earthen berms in 2.5-acre area known as the Boeing Amphitheater.
The underused site has been used primarily as a storage area and also as the launching site for fireworks displays.
The area will be opened up to offer new views of the Spokane River upstream from Spokane Falls and a dam operated by Avista Utilities on the north channel of the river.
Work is expected to include installation of restrooms, water and power lines. The area could become a gathering spot for organized events, said Taylor Bressler, park project manager.
Work is expected to continue until November.
Staff reports
NORTH CENTRAL
N. Washington section closed
Reconstruction of North Washington Street from Boone to Buckeye avenues got under way on Monday.
The arterial is being closed to traffic from Shannon to Buckeye avenues while the $1.6 million project continues until mid-July. One lane will remain open between Boone and Indiana avenues.
The project is a combination of grind and overlay and a full excavation and reconstruction.
Funding is coming from a 10-year street-improvement bond issue approved by voters in 2004.
Staff reports
SPOKANE
Many city sites close for holiday
Monday is Memorial Day and many city services will be closed.
City Hall, garbage transfer stations, the waste-to-energy plant will all be closed.
Garbage pickup and curbside recycling will be a day late.
Drivers wishing to park downtown don’t need to plug their parking meters.
Lisa Leinberger