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Spokane officials will host Fourth of July celebrations from June 30 to July 4, 2025, including various activities and city closures. The Spokane Public Library will participate in the festivities, which coincide with the Independence Day holiday. Residents and visitors should prepare for parking meter adjustments during this period.
Spokane area fire marshals enacted burn restrictions effective June 30, 2025, due to ongoing fire risk despite recent rain and cooler temperatures. The restrictions prohibit unauthorized open burning and recreational fires to mitigate human-caused wildfires. Officials urge residents to adhere to these guidelines to protect air quality and community safety.
Spokane's garbage, recycling, and food waste services will be delayed by one day due to Independence Day observances on July 4th, moving Friday's collection to Saturday, July 5th. Residents are advised to have their carts ready by 6 AM for the rescheduled pickup. Additional details on city closures for the holiday can be found on the city’s website.
Spokane area fire marshals enacted burn restrictions starting June 30, 2025, due to heightened wildfire risks from warm temperatures. Unauthorized open burning and recreational fires are prohibited to protect community safety and air quality. Residents are urged to comply with these restrictions and practice fire safety.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered all flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the two firefighters killed in an ambush in Coeur d’Alene. The attack occurred on June 29, 2025, as the firefighters responded to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain. Mayor Brown expressed condolences to the grieving community and the families affected.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of two firefighters killed in an ambush while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene. The mayor expressed condolences to the affected families and the community during this tragic time.
Spokane's garbage, recycling, and food waste services will be delayed by one day due to the July 4th holiday, with pickups scheduled for Saturday, July 5th. Residents are advised to place their carts out for collection by 6 AM. Additional details on city closures can be found on the city's website.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered all flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of two firefighters killed in an ambush while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene. Mayor Brown expressed solidarity with the grieving community and extended condolences to the families affected by the tragedy.
Spokane area fire marshals enforced burn restrictions effective June 30, 2025, to mitigate wildfire risks amid rising temperatures. The restrictions prohibit unauthorized open burning and recreational fires, aiming to protect air quality and community safety. Residents are urged to comply and report any signs of fire.
The City of Spokane announced two upcoming projects aimed at improving pedestrian and bike routes in north Spokane, set to commence next week. Additionally, flags will be lowered in honor of former Secretary of State Ralph Munro on the day of his interment.