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Construction work on North Ash Street will reduce traffic to one lane from September 22-24, causing significant slowdowns. Rockwood Boulevard will be closed to all traffic from September 15-17 for water and sewer system upgrades, impacting access near Sacred Heart Medical Center. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternative routes to avoid congestion.
Spokane community members will commemorate the 111th anniversary of the “Golden Spike” ceremony on September 15, 2025, by placing a memorial plaque. The original golden spike marked the completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link in 1914, which significantly reduced travel time to the West Coast. The plaque installation will take place under the Monroe Street Bridge at 1 p.m.
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's construction projects will cause significant traffic disruptions. Southbound Ash St. will reduce to one lane from Sept. 22-24, while Rockwood Blvd. will close completely from Sept. 15-17 for utility work. Local access remains available, and drivers should seek alternative routes.
Construction work on North Ash Street will reduce southbound lanes to one from September 22 to 24, causing significant traffic slowdowns. Additionally, Rockwood Boulevard will be closed from September 15 to 17 for essential water and sewer system upgrades, impacting local traffic flow. Local access will be maintained, and drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes.
Construction work on North Ash Street and Rockwood Boulevard will cause significant traffic disruptions in Spokane. Southbound Ash Street will reduce to one lane from September 22-24, while Rockwood Boulevard will be closed to all traffic from September 15-17. Local access will be maintained, but drivers should seek alternative routes to avoid congestion.
Spokane's Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project has been postponed, causing significant southbound lane reductions on Ash St. from Sept. 22-24. Additionally, Rockwood Blvd. will close to all traffic from Sept. 15-17 for water, sewer, and stormwater work. Local access will be maintained, but drivers should anticipate congestion and consider alternative routes.
Spokane community members will gather on September 15, 2025, to unveil a memorial plaque celebrating the 111th anniversary of the golden spike ceremony that completed the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link. This event marks a significant historical achievement that enhanced Spokane's connectivity to the west coast. The marker installation is organized by the Jonas Babcock Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in collaboration with local preservation offices.
Spokane community members will gather on September 15, 2025, to unveil a memorial plaque honoring the completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link, celebrated in 1914. The event commemorates the impact of this critical infrastructure on Spokane's development as a key railroad hub.
The City of Spokane announced postponements for the Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project due to stormwater system work, causing significant slowdowns on Ash St. from Sept. 22-24. Additionally, Rockwood Blvd. will be closed from Sept. 15-17 for essential water, sewer, and stormwater system upgrades. Local access will remain open, and pedestrians may encounter sidewalk detours.