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Spokane will experience traffic slowdowns on N. Ash St. due to postponed bike and pedestrian safety upgrades, with lane reductions scheduled from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24. Rockwood Blvd. will also close to traffic from Sept. 15 to Sept. 17 for water and sewer system upgrades. Local access will remain available, but drivers are urged to use alternative routes.
Spokane community members will gather on September 15, 2025, to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the golden spike ceremony that celebrated the completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link. The event will feature the placement of a memorial plaque near the original site, recognizing its historical significance in connecting Spokane to a broader railroad network.
A brief standoff in West Spokane ended peacefully on September 2, 2025, after police took a domestic violence suspect into custody. Earlier in the day, the same suspect was arrested for multiple felonies related to domestic violence.
Construction on Ash St. and Rockwood Blvd. in Spokane will cause significant traffic disruptions from September 15 to 24. Southbound lanes on Ash St. will reduce to one lane, while Rockwood Blvd. will close entirely for essential stormwater system work. Local access will be maintained, but alternate routes are recommended.
Community members will gather on September 15, 2025, to unveil a memorial plaque celebrating the 111th anniversary of the golden spike ceremony that marked the completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link in Spokane. This event recognizes the historical significance of the railroad's impact on Spokane's connectivity and economic development.
Spokane's Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project faces delays, impacting traffic on N. Ash St. from Sept. 22-24, where lanes will reduce from three to one. Additionally, Rockwood Blvd. will close for construction from Sept. 15-17, affecting access to local medical facilities.
Spokane community members will commemorate the 111th anniversary of the golden spike event on September 15, 2025, by placing a memorial plaque. The marker recognizes the completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link, which significantly shortened travel to the west coast and established Spokane as a key railroad hub.
A brief standoff in West Spokane ended peacefully as a domestic violence suspect was taken into custody. Earlier, another domestic violence suspect was arrested for multiple felonies.
Spokane Police Department seeks public assistance to identify suspects involved in a recent arson incident. The announcement was made on September 9, 2025, at 5:05 p.m.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff following Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive to honor victims of political violence. The gesture commemorates victims such as Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were assassinated in June 2025. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on September 14.