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Garbage and Recycling Services Scheduled for October 17, Flags Lowered for Fallen Soldiers

Spokane's garbage, recycling, and food waste services will operate on their regular schedule during the week of October 17, 2025. Residents are reminded to place their carts at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days. Flags will be lowered in honor of four fallen soldiers from Washington.

Spokane Maintains Normal Waste Collection Schedule Flags Lowered for Fallen Soldiers

Garbage, recycling, and food waste services in Spokane will operate on their normal schedule this week, with collection expected by 6 a.m. on designated days. Additionally, flags will be lowered in honor of four fallen soldiers from Washington until the close of business.

Flags Lowered for Four Washington-Based Fallen Soldiers

Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of four soldiers who died in a helicopter crash on September 17, 2025. This action aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive for state and U.S. flags to be similarly lowered. The flags will remain at half-staff until the close of business or sunset.

News Releases for Friday, October 17, 2025

Garbage, recycling, and food waste services in Spokane will operate on their normal schedule this week, with carts required at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days. Additionally, flags will be lowered to honor four fallen soldiers, effective until the close of business.

Flags Lowered for Four Washington-Based Fallen Soldiers

Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of four soldiers killed in a helicopter crash. The soldiers, including Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Cully and Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Kraus, died on September 17, 2025. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset.

Flags Lowered for Four Washington-Based Fallen Soldiers

Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of four soldiers killed in a helicopter crash on September 17, 2025. This action aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive for state agencies to similarly recognize Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Cully, Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Kraus, Sergeant Donavon Scott, and Sergeant Jadalyn Good. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset.

Flags Lowered for Four Washington-Based Fallen Soldiers

Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of four soldiers killed in a helicopter crash on September 17, 2025. The directive aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson’s order for state and U.S. flags at state agency facilities. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset.

Flags Lowered for Four Washington-Based Fallen Soldiers

Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to half-staff in honor of four soldiers killed in a helicopter crash on September 17, 2025. Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Cully, Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Kraus, Sergeant Donavon Scott, and Sergeant Jadalyn Good served in the United States Army. The flags will remain lowered until sunset or the close of business.

Flags Lowered for Four Washington-Based Fallen Soldiers

Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of four soldiers killed in a helicopter crash on September 17, 2025. This action aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive for state and U.S. flags at state agency facilities. The flags will remain lowered until the close of business or sunset.

Flags Lowered for Four Washington-Based Fallen Soldiers

Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in memory of four soldiers who died in a helicopter crash on September 17, 2025. The directive aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson's order for state and U.S. flags to also be lowered. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset or the close of business.

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