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Back to School Traffic Safety

The Spokane Police Department urges drivers to exercise caution and reduce speeds as students return to school. This emphasis on traffic safety coincides with the back-to-school season, highlighting the need for heightened awareness on the roads.

Rockwood Blvd. Construction Near Hospital

Construction will begin on Rockwood Boulevard near Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center on September 2, resulting in street closures and reduced parking. The project includes pavement rehabilitation, intersection redesign, and utility upgrades, with completion expected by mid-October. Local access will remain, but pedestrians may face sidewalk detours.

Rockwood Blvd. Construction Near Hospital

Construction on Rockwood Boulevard begins September 2, necessitating street closures and reduced parking near Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. The project includes pavement rehabilitation, utility upgrades, and is expected to complete by mid-October. Local access will remain, but pedestrians may face detours.

News Releases for Tuesday, August 26, 2025

The City of Spokane released several news updates for August 26, 2025, including a major road project impacting traffic and planned city closures for Labor Day. The Boone Avenue Grind and Overlay Project will lead to lane closures and slower speeds for drivers.

Rockwood Blvd. Construction Near Hospital

Construction on Rockwood Boulevard begins Tuesday, September 2, requiring street closures and reduced parking near Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. The project includes pavement rehabilitation and utility upgrades, expected to conclude by mid-October. Local access will be maintained, and pedestrians may face sidewalk detours.

Rockwood Blvd. Construction Near Hospital

The Rockwood Boulevard project will begin on September 2, impacting traffic and parking near Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. The work includes pavement rehabilitation, intersection redesign, and utility upgrades, expected to finish by mid-October. Local access remains, but drivers should prepare for detours and reduced parking.

Flags at Half-Staff Honoring the Minneapolis Shooting Victims

Flags in Spokane will remain at half-staff until sunset on August 31, 2025, to honor the victims of a recent shooting in Minneapolis. This gesture reflects the city's solidarity with those affected by the tragedy.

Flags at Half-Staff Honoring the Minneapolis Shooting Victims

Spokane will lower flags to half-staff until sunset on August 31 to honor the victims of the Minneapolis shooting. This decision reflects the city’s solidarity with affected communities.

Rockwood Blvd. Construction Near Hospital

Construction begins Tuesday, Sept. 2, on Rockwood Boulevard near Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, requiring street closures and reduced parking. The project includes pavement rehabilitation, utility upgrades, and is expected to finish by mid-October. Local access will remain, but pedestrians may face detours.

Flags at Half-Staff Honoring the Minneapolis Shooting Victims

Flags in Spokane will be flown at half-staff until sunset on August 31 to honor the victims of the Minneapolis shooting. This act of remembrance underscores the city’s commitment to acknowledging tragic events that impact communities.

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