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Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff to honor two firefighters killed in an ambush while responding to a brush fire. The tragedy occurred on June 29, 2025, in Coeur d’Alene, and the mayor expressed solidarity with the affected community.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of two firefighters killed in an ambush attack while responding to a brush fire. The community of Coeur d’Alene mourns this tragic loss, with Mayor Brown expressing solidarity and condolences to the affected families.
Spokane officials announced plans for Fourth of July activities and closures, detailing events from June 30 to July 4, 2025. The city aims to accommodate holiday festivities while managing public services and traffic. Key highlights include updates on parking meter operations and library hours.
Spokane area fire marshals enacted burn restrictions starting June 30, 2025, due to ongoing fire risks despite recent rain and cooler temperatures. The restrictions prohibit unauthorized open burning and recreational fires to mitigate human-caused wildfires as high temperatures are forecasted. Residents are urged to follow guidelines and report any signs of fire.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of two firefighters killed in an ambush attack while responding to a brush fire. The tragedy occurred on June 29, 2025, and Mayor Brown expressed condolences to the families and community of Coeur d’Alene.
Fire Marshals in the Spokane Metro Area enacted burn restrictions effective June 30, 2025, due to increased wildfire risks despite recent rain and cooler temperatures. The restrictions prohibit unauthorized open burning and recreational fires to safeguard the community from human-caused wildfires. Residents are urged to follow safety guidelines and report any signs of fire.
Spokane City officials announced plans for Fourth of July activities and related service closures. The event will take place from June 30 to July 4, 2025, impacting local businesses and public services.
Spokane area fire marshals enacted burn restrictions starting June 30, 2025, due to heightened wildfire risks despite recent rain. Unauthorized open burning and recreational fires are prohibited, with specific allowances for manufactured outdoor devices. Officials urge the community to comply with these measures to protect air quality and prevent wildfires.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff to honor the two firefighters killed in an ambush while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene. Mayor Brown expressed condolences to the affected families and the community grieving this loss.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed by one day due to the July 4th holiday. Residents should place their carts out for collection by 6 AM on Saturday, July 5th. The announcement emphasizes the importance of adhering to the adjusted schedule to ensure timely waste collection.