Creating community health

The city of Airway Heights, in partnership with the Spokane Regional Health District, is laying the groundwork for a city-sponsored farmers market.

The city has been collaborating with Heather Wallace, SRHD health specialist, who specializes in the district’s Neighborhood Matters program. Wallace had been working in Airway Heights since January, attending Community Conversations events and asking residents what they would like to see in the city. She said one of the first things community members asked about was having an active farmers market.

Wallace later discovered the citizens’ group, whi...