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Spokane community members will commemorate the 111th anniversary of the golden spike ceremony on September 15, 2025, by placing a memorial plaque. The event recognizes the completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link, which significantly improved travel times and connected Spokane to a broader railway network. The marker, funded by a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, will be installed along the Centennial Trail.
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 City postponed work on the Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project, causing significant slowdowns on N. Ash St. from Sept. 22 to Sept. 24. Meanwhile, Rockwood Blvd. will close from Sept. 15 to Sept. 17 for essential water, sewer, and stormwater work, impacting local traffic and access.
Spokane community members will gather on September 15, 2025, to place a memorial plaque recognizing the historic completion of the Ayer-Cutoff railroad link, first celebrated in 1914. This event, organized by the Jonas Babcock Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, highlights the railroad's significance in connecting Spokane to the broader rail network.
The City of Spokane postponed the Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project, causing significant slowdowns on N. Ash St. from Sept. 22-24. Rockwood Blvd. will also close between Grand Blvd. and Cowley St. from Sept. 15-17 for essential infrastructure work.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in memory of political violence victims, including two assassinated individuals. This decision aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive for state and U.S. flags to honor those impacted by these tragic events. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on September 14.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of victims of political violence. This follows Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive to lower state and U.S. flags, commemorating individuals like Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Charlie Kirk, who were recently assassinated. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on September 14.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to half-staff to honor victims of political violence, following a directive from Governor Bob Ferguson. This tribute includes Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were assassinated in June 2025. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on September 14.
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. This gesture commemorates individuals such as Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, both assassinated in June 2025. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on September 14.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to half-staff to honor victims of political violence, following Governor Bob Ferguson's directive. This tribute includes the late Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were assassinated in June 2025, along with Charlie Kirk, who was killed in September 2025. Flags will remain lowered until sunset on September 14.