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Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff for Memorial Day, aligning with Governor Bob Ferguson’s directive. Memorial Day honors those who died serving in the armed forces, and residents are encouraged to participate by lowering flags at their homes and businesses.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff for Memorial Day, aligning with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive. Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors those who died serving in the armed forces. Residents are encouraged to participate by lowering flags at their homes and businesses.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Sky View Apartments in Spokane on May 22, 2025, assisting two residents trapped by smoke. The fire, which originated from a stovetop with combustible materials, was extinguished quickly, containing damage to the unit. No injuries were reported, highlighting the importance of closing doors during a fire.
Firefighters extinguished a fire at the Sky View Apartments in Spokane on May 22, 2025, after residents reported black smoke. Two occupants required assistance but were evaluated and found stable with no injuries. The fire was deemed accidental, caused by a stovetop with combustible materials.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Sky View Apartments in Spokane on May 22, 2025, assisting two residents trapped by smoke. The accidental fire originated from a stovetop with combustible materials, but swift action prevented further damage, and no injuries were reported.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff on May 26 for Memorial Day, aligning with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive. Memorial Day honors those who died while serving in the armed forces, and residents are encouraged to participate by lowering flags at their homes or businesses.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at all City facilities to be lowered to half-staff on May 26 for Memorial Day, aligning with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive. Memorial Day honors those who died in military service, and residents are encouraged to participate by lowering flags at their homes or businesses.
Firefighters extinguished a fire at Sky View Apartments in Spokane on May 22, 2025, after residents reported black smoke. Two occupants required assistance due to heavy smoke but were evaluated and found stable with no injuries. The fire, caused by a stovetop with combustible materials, was contained to the unit undergoing renovation.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown ordered flags at City facilities to be lowered to half-staff on May 26 for Memorial Day, aligning with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive. This day honors those who died while serving in the armed forces, and residents are encouraged to participate by lowering flags at their homes and businesses.
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services in Spokane will be delayed a day this week due to the Memorial Day holiday, with Friday's pickups occurring on Saturday. Residents are advised to have their carts out by 6 AM on collection days. This change is part of the city's planned closures for the holiday.