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District 3 Weekly Newsletter highlights community events including discussions on Play Streets and Deaconess Hospital. Upcoming meetings this week include sessions on Public Safety and Community Health and Urban Experience in the City Council Chambers. Residents are encouraged to engage with the local government and stay informed about the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Finch Arboretum in Spokane will host the Tree Trot 5K Fun Run on September 8, 2025. The event aims to promote family-friendly outdoor activities and raise awareness about local parks and nature. Participants can enjoy a scenic run while engaging with the community.
City crews will reduce southbound Ash St. to one lane from Sept. 9-12 as part of the Maxwell Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades project. Drivers should expect significant congestion and are encouraged to use alternate routes during peak hours. Pedestrians may face sidewalk detours, but local access will remain available.
Ammon Bundy criticized the FBI's decision to award agents involved in the 2016 Oregon standoff, claiming the narrative surrounding the events is misleading. Bundy's family contends that the awards are based on falsehoods regarding the circumstances of the standoff. The FBI recognized the agents for their bravery during the incident.
A brief standoff in West Spokane ended peacefully on September 2, 2025, with the arrest of a domestic violence suspect. Earlier that day, police arrested the same suspect on multiple felony charges related to domestic violence incidents.
A brief standoff in West Spokane concluded peacefully with the arrest of a domestic violence suspect on September 2, 2025. Earlier in the day, the suspect was apprehended for multiple felonies related to domestic violence incidents.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day for the week following Labor Day. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM on their designated collection day. Additional information on city closures during the holiday can be found on the city's website.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day throughout the week due to the Labor Day holiday. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM on their designated collection days. Additional information regarding city closures can be found on the city's website.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day throughout the week due to the upcoming Labor Day holiday, with Friday's pickup scheduled for Saturday. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM on their designated collection day. Additional details regarding city closures are available on the city's website.
Spokane's Corbin Art Center will host the "Age of Elegance Reimagined" event from September 6-20, 2025, showcasing local furnishings to raise funds for historic preservation. Admission costs $10, with proceeds supporting restoration efforts for the D.C. Corbin House. Voters will decide on a Parks and Recreation levy in November to secure ongoing maintenance funds for the art center.