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Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day during the week following Memorial Day. Residents are advised to have their collection carts out by 6 AM on their designated day. Additional information regarding city closures can be found on the Spokane website.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Speaker of the House Frank Chopp, who passed away on March 22, 2025. Chopp, known for his dedication to housing and healthcare, served as Washington’s longest-serving Speaker. A memorial service is scheduled for June 1 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities lowered to half-staff in memory of former Speaker of the House Frank Chopp, who passed away on March 22, 2025. Chopp, Washington’s longest-serving Speaker, was known for his advocacy in housing and healthcare. A memorial service will be held on June 1 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at city facilities to be lowered to half-staff in memory of former Speaker of the House Frank Chopp, following Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive. Chopp, who passed away on March 22, 2025, served as Washington’s longest-serving Speaker and was known for his advocacy in housing and healthcare. A memorial service is scheduled for June 1 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered all flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in memory of former Speaker of the House Frank Chopp, who passed away on March 22, 2025. Governor Bob Ferguson also directed state and U.S. flags at state agency facilities to be lowered. A memorial service for Chopp will be held on June 1 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered all flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Speaker of the House Frank Chopp, who passed away on March 22, 2025. This decision aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive for state and U.S. flags. A memorial service will be held on June 1 in Bellevue.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of former Speaker of the House Frank Chopp, who passed away on March 22, 2025. Chopp was known for his dedication to housing and healthcare issues, with a memorial service scheduled for June 1 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Residents are encouraged to honor him by displaying flags at their homes and businesses.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will experience a one-day delay for the week following Memorial Day, with Friday's collection shifting to Saturday. Residents are advised to place their carts out by 6 AM on collection days. More details on city closures and services can be found on the city's website.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will experience a one-day delay during the week of May 30, 2025, due to the Memorial Day holiday. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM on their designated collection day. For more details on city closures, please refer to the provided link.
Spokane police and fire departments responded to 11 intentionally set fires on May 25, 2025. Investigators are using drones to search for suspects as the Major Crimes Unit pursues leads. Witnesses are encouraged to contact Crime Check with any information.