Flags at Half-Staff Honoring Victims of Political Violence

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to half-staff to honor victims of political violence, following a directive from Governor Bob Ferguson. This decision pays tribute to Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were assassinated on June 14, 2025, along with Charlie Kirk, who was killed on September 10, 2025. Additionally, the mayor acknowledged Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, who were seriously injured in an attempted assassination. In her statement, Brown declared that “violence has no place in our democracy,” expressing deep sympathy for the affected families. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on September 14, encouraging residents to lower flags at their homes or businesses as a sign of respect.

This act of remembrance highlights the ongoing concern over political violence in the nation. The community's participation reflects a collective mourning and solidarity with the victims' families. Such actions aim to foster a safer and more respectful political environment.