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Spokane City Hall and several 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. Most city services, including garbage and recycling, will continue as normal.
Spokane City Hall will close on Juneteenth, June 19, to honor the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. Other city services, including the Spokane Municipal Court and libraries, will also be closed, while waste management services will continue as normal. Parking meters will not require payment, but all parking regulations still apply.
Spokane Police Department managed a large protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, ensuring safety while respecting the right to peaceful assembly. The event began peacefully but escalated, leading to police issuing dispersal orders and making 11 arrests for failure to disperse. No curfew was enforced, despite online rumors.
Spokane Police Department officials managed a protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, ensuring safety while respecting demonstrators' rights. The event transitioned from peaceful to confrontational, leading to 11 arrests for failure to disperse. SPD emphasized ongoing communication with organizers throughout the day.
Spokane City Hall and several public 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, including time limits, remain in effect. Spokane 311 will be available for inquiries, and many recreational facilities will operate as usual.
Spokane Police Department (SPD) facilitated a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, maintaining communication with organizers and ensuring public safety. As the event progressed, SPD issued dispersal orders and made 11 arrests due to roadway obstructions and aggressive behavior. No curfew was implemented, and SPD worked with local businesses to manage crowd dispersal.
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.
Spokane Police Department facilitated a peaceful protest following the Pride Parade on June 14, 2025, but later issued dispersal orders as tensions escalated. Despite initial cooperation, 11 arrests were made for failure to disperse after the crowd obstructed roadways. Authorities emphasized their commitment to upholding the right to protest while ensuring public safety.
Spokane City Hall and several city services will close on Juneteenth, June 19, in honor of the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. On-street parking will be free, but all parking regulations remain in effect. Garbage and recycling services will operate as usual.
Spokane City Hall will close on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday recognizing the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. Municipal services including the Spokane Municipal Court and all library branches will also be closed, while garbage and recycling services will operate normally. On-street parking will be free, but time limits still apply.