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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. Residents can enjoy free parking, while garbage and recycling services will operate as usual. Riverfront Park attractions and city golf courses will remain open for public enjoyment.
Spokane City Hall and several city services will close on Juneteenth, June 19, to honor the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. On-street parking will be free, but parking rules remain in effect. Essential services like garbage, recycling, and community attractions will operate normally.
Spokane Police Department facilitated a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, but arrested 11 individuals for failure to disperse as tensions escalated. Officers maintained communication with organizers throughout the day to ensure safety for all participants. SPD emphasized their commitment to protecting the right to protest while ensuring community safety.
Spokane Police Department (SPD) managed a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, in Riverfront Park. While most demonstrators cooperated, SPD issued dispersal orders as the crowd dwindled and some individuals resisted leaving the roadways, resulting in 11 arrests. Chief Kevin Hall emphasized the department's commitment to balancing the right to protest with community safety.
Spokane City Hall and several public 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 remain in effect. Garbage and recycling services will operate normally.
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 will be free, all parking rules still apply, and garbage and recycling services will operate as usual. Other city services, including Spokane 311, will maintain normal schedules.
The Spokane Police Department managed a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, facilitating communication with organizers to ensure safety. As the event progressed, officers issued dispersal orders when demonstrators obstructed roadways, resulting in 11 arrests. Chief Kevin Hall reiterated the department's commitment to protecting the right to protest while ensuring public safety.
Spokane Police Department managed a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, that escalated into a larger event. Officers maintained communication with organizers but issued dispersal orders after demonstrators obstructed roadways, resulting in 11 arrests. SPD emphasized their commitment to protecting the right to protest while ensuring public safety.
Spokane Police Department facilitated a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, but later issued dispersal orders as tensions escalated. Eleven individuals were arrested for failure to disperse, with one facing charges for vandalism. SPD emphasized their commitment to protecting the right to protest while ensuring public safety.
Spokane Police Department facilitated a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, while ensuring public safety. As the event progressed, officers issued dispersal orders and made 11 arrests for failure to comply. Chief Kevin Hall emphasized the department's commitment to protecting the right to protest while maintaining safety.