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City Closures Planned for Juneteenth

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 rules still apply. Essential services like garbage and recycling will continue as scheduled.

City Closures Planned for Juneteenth

Spokane City Hall and various public services will close on Juneteenth, June 19, to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. While on-street parking will be free, all parking regulations, including time limits, remain in effect. Essential services such as garbage and recycling will operate as usual.

City Closures Planned for Juneteenth

Spokane City Hall and various municipal services will close on Juneteenth, June 19, to honor the federal holiday recognizing the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. However, garbage, recycling, and yard waste services will continue as scheduled, and Spokane 311 will remain available for inquiries. Parking meters will not require payment, but all parking rules still apply.

City Closures Planned for Juneteenth

Spokane City Hall will close on Juneteenth, June 19, in observance of the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. While several city services will be unavailable, Spokane 311 will remain accessible for inquiries, and some attractions like Riverfront Park will operate as usual.

Spokane Police Department Statement on June 14 No Kings Demonstration Following Pride Parade

Spokane Police Department managed a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, though it escalated to arrests later in the evening. Officers maintained communication with organizers and issued warnings as the crowd marched downtown, ultimately dispersing due to safety concerns. Eleven individuals were arrested for failure to disperse, with one facing additional charges.

Spokane Police Department Statement on June 14 No Kings Demonstration Following Pride Parade

Spokane Police Department managed a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, but issued dispersal orders as the event became confrontational. Eleven individuals were arrested for failure to disperse, with one facing additional charges for vandalism. SPD emphasized its commitment to protecting the right to protest while ensuring public safety.

City Closures Planned for Juneteenth

Spokane City Hall and various 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 rules still apply. Spokane 311 will remain available for customer service inquiries.

City Closures Planned for Juneteenth

Spokane City Hall and other 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 rules apply. Garbage and recycling services will continue as scheduled.

City Closures Planned for Juneteenth

Spokane City Hall and several municipal services will close on Juneteenth, June 19, 2025, in observance of the federal holiday. Parking meters will not require payment, but all parking regulations remain in effect. Garbage and recycling services will continue as scheduled.

Spokane Police Department Statement on June 14 No Kings Demonstration Following Pride Parade

Spokane Police Department managed a large protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, ensuring safety while respecting the right to peaceful demonstration. After initially cooperative interactions, officers issued dispersal orders as tensions rose, resulting in 11 arrests for failure to disperse. The department clarified that no curfew was imposed during the event.

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