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Spokane City Hall will close on Juneteenth, June 19, in observance of the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. While on-street parking meters will not require payments, all parking rules remain in effect. Most city services, including garbage and recycling, will operate on normal schedules.
The Spokane Police Department (SPD) managed a large demonstration following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, facilitating communication with protest organizers. Despite initial cooperation, officers issued dispersal orders later in the evening due to safety concerns, leading to 11 arrests for failure to disperse. SPD emphasized its commitment to protecting the right to peaceful protest while ensuring community safety.
Spokane Police Department managed a large protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, emphasizing the right to peaceful demonstration while ensuring public safety. Despite initial cooperation, 11 arrests were made for failure to disperse as tensions escalated later in the evening. SPD maintained open communication with organizers throughout the event.
Spokane City Hall and several city services will close on Juneteenth, June 19, to observe the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. On-street parking will be free, but all parking rules still apply. Garbage and recycling services will operate as usual.
Spokane City Hall and several municipal services will close on Juneteenth, June 19, to honor the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. On-street parking will be free, but all parking regulations remain in effect. Other services, including garbage and recycling, will operate normally.
Spokane Police Department managed a large protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, maintaining dialogue with organizers throughout the day. As the event progressed, officers issued dispersal orders when the crowd obstructed roadways, resulting in 11 arrests for failure to disperse. Chief Kevin Hall affirmed the department's commitment to protecting the right to peaceful protest while ensuring community safety.
The Spokane Police Department managed a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, facilitating communication with organizers and ensuring public safety. As the crowd size decreased into the evening, SPD issued dispersal orders and made 11 arrests due to roadway obstruction. Chief Kevin Hall reaffirmed the department's commitment to protecting the right to protest while maintaining community safety.
Spokane City Hall and various municipal services will close on Juneteenth, June 19, to honor the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. On-street parking will be free, but all parking rules will still apply. Other services, including garbage and recycling, will operate as usual.
Spokane City Hall and several municipal services will close on Juneteenth, observed on June 19. On-street parking will be free, but all other parking rules apply. Garbage and recycling services will operate as usual.
Spokane Police Department managed a large protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, emphasizing the importance of free expression while ensuring public safety. The event, initially peaceful, saw a decrease in crowd size and some arrests due to noncompliance with dispersal orders. SPD Chief Kevin Hall affirmed the department's commitment to protecting constitutional rights during demonstrations.