Flags at Half-Staff Honoring Victims of Political Violence

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to half-staff in remembrance of victims of political violence, following a directive from Governor Bob Ferguson. This act honors individuals such as Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were assassinated on June 14, 2025, and Charlie Kirk, who was killed on September 10, 2025. The City also commemorates Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, who suffered serious injuries in an assassination attempt. "Violence has no place in our democracy," Brown emphasized, extending sympathies to the affected families.

Flags will remain lowered until sunset on September 14, as a sign of respect and mourning. Spokane encourages residents to join in this gesture by lowering flags at their homes and businesses. This initiative reflects a growing concern over political violence in the nation. The City aims to foster solidarity and remembrance during this somber period.