2:42 A few cities in the Spokane region could soon receive millions in stimulus funds to help the economy recover from the pandemic. The city of Spokane could receive $84 million in stimulus this year, compared to the $9.9 it received last year. Credit Rebecca White/SPR A little more than $217 million in federal stimulus will soon be available in the Spokane region, which local leaders say is a gamechanger for economic recovery. Spokane City Council President Breean Beggs said the city, which is slated to receive about $84 million, could potentially use the funds to make long-term investments to move the entire economy forward.