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Spokane Police Department acknowledged the right to peaceful protest during the June 14, 2025, demonstration following the Pride Parade. While most participants cooperated, police issued dispersal orders and made 11 arrests as tensions escalated. The department emphasized its commitment to safety and open dialogue with organizers.
Spokane City Hall and various public services will close on Juneteenth, June 19, to honor the federal holiday. While on-street parking will be free, all other parking regulations remain in effect. Essential services like garbage collection will operate as usual.
Spokane City Hall and several municipal services will close on Juneteenth, June 19, to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. Parking meters will not require payment, but all parking rules remain in effect. Spokane 311 will still provide customer service, while garbage and recycling services will continue as scheduled.
Spokane Police Department managed a large protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, ensuring safety while respecting the right to peaceful demonstration. The event began peacefully but escalated, leading to 11 arrests for failure to disperse as some participants resisted leaving the roadways. Chief Kevin Hall emphasized the department's commitment to maintaining open dialogue with organizers and protecting community safety.
Spokane Police Department managed a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, which later escalated. Officers arrested 11 individuals for failure to disperse after issuing multiple warnings to maintain safety. SPD emphasized its commitment to protecting the right to protest while ensuring community safety.
Spokane Police arrested 11 individuals during a demonstration following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, after participants obstructed roadways. Police maintained communication with protest organizers throughout the event, which began peacefully but escalated as the day progressed. Chief Kevin Hall emphasized the department's commitment to protecting the right to protest while ensuring community safety.
Spokane City Hall will close on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday recognizing the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. Municipal services including the Spokane Municipal Court and all library branches will also be closed, while garbage and recycling services will operate normally. On-street parking will be free, but time limits still apply.
Spokane City Hall and several city services will close on Juneteenth, June 19, in honor of the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. On-street parking will be free, but all parking regulations remain in effect. Garbage and recycling services will operate as usual.
Spokane Police Department (SPD) managed a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, which saw thousands marching downtown. Despite initial cooperation, the event escalated, leading to 11 arrests when demonstrators obstructed roadways. SPD reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating peaceful protests while ensuring public safety.
Spokane City Hall will close on Juneteenth, June 19, in observance of the federal holiday recognizing the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. Several city services, including municipal court and public library branches, will also be closed, while essential services like garbage collection will continue as scheduled. On-street parking will be free, but all other parking regulations remain in effect.