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Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Secretary of State Ralph Munro, following Governor Bob Ferguson's directive. Munro, who passed away on March 20, 2025, will be remembered during a memorial service at the Washington State Capitol on June 28.
Spokane will initiate two pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects starting June 30, enhancing infrastructure on Lincoln St. and Maxwell Ave. Motorists and cyclists should expect detours and delays, while local businesses remain accessible during construction.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered all flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Secretary of State Ralph Munro, who passed away on March 20, 2025. This directive aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson's request for state and U.S. flags to be similarly lowered. A memorial service for Munro is scheduled for June 28 at the Washington State Capitol.
The City of Spokane will begin two pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects on June 30, aiming to enhance infrastructure along Lincoln St. and Maxwell Ave. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to plan for detours and delays, while businesses in the area will remain accessible throughout the construction.
The City of Spokane begins two pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects on June 30, enhancing infrastructure along Lincoln St. and Maxwell Ave. Motorists and cyclists should expect road closures and delays through October, with local businesses remaining accessible during construction.
The City of Spokane will launch two pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects starting June 30. Motorists and cyclists should prepare for detours and delays along Lincoln St. and Maxwell Ave. as construction is expected to last until October.
The City of Spokane will initiate two pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects on June 30, aimed at enhancing safety and infrastructure. Motorists should anticipate detours and delays, particularly on Lincoln St. and Maxwell Ave., with local businesses remaining accessible during construction.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Secretary of State Ralph Munro, following a directive from Governor Bob Ferguson. Munro, who passed away on March 20, 2025, was remembered by Mayor Brown as an exemplary public servant. A memorial service is scheduled for June 28 at the Washington State Capitol.
Firefighters contained a suspicious brush fire in Latah Valley within an hour of arrival on June 20, 2025. The rapid response minimized potential damage and allowed crews to begin mopping up hot spots shortly thereafter.
The Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (SREC) Board voted to terminate its dispatch services contract with the Spokane Fire Department by January 1, 2026. In response, the City of Spokane will create its own emergency communications system and demand fair distribution of tax revenues. City officials argue that the decision jeopardizes public safety and reflects ongoing governance issues within SREC.