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Spokane community members will commemorate the 111th anniversary of the golden spike ceremony, which marked the completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link, on September 15, 2025. A memorial plaque will be placed along the Centennial Trail to honor the historical significance of this event for Spokane's development as a railroad hub.
The City of Spokane has postponed the Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project, affecting traffic on North Ash Street from September 22 to September 24. Meanwhile, Rockwood Boulevard will close for construction from September 15 to September 17, impacting local traffic and access.
Spokane will commemorate the 111th anniversary of the 1914 “Golden Spike” railroad milestone on September 15, 2025. Community members will gather to place a memorial plaque along the Centennial Trail, recognizing the event's significant impact on Spokane's transportation history. The marker honors the completion of the Ayer-Cutoff, a crucial railroad link that enhanced connectivity to the west coast.
A brief standoff in West Spokane concluded peacefully with the arrest of a domestic violence suspect. Earlier in the day, the suspect was apprehended on multiple felony charges related to domestic violence incidents.
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 include the placement of a memorial plaque near the original site, recognizing its significance in connecting Spokane to the west coast.
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.
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.
Spokane's Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project has been postponed, causing significant slowdowns on southbound Ash Street from Sept. 22 to 24. Meanwhile, Rockwood Boulevard will close for construction from Sept. 15 to 17, impacting traffic near Sacred Heart Medical Center.
Construction work on North Ash St. and Rockwood Blvd. in Spokane will cause significant traffic disruptions. Southbound Ash St. will reduce to one lane from Sept. 22-24, while Rockwood Blvd. will be closed entirely from Sept. 15-17 for infrastructure upgrades. Local access remains available, but drivers should seek alternative routes.
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.