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Spokane's garbage, recycling, and food waste collection will be delayed by one day due to the July 4th holiday. Residents should have their carts out by 6 AM on Saturday, July 5th. Additional details on city closures related to the holiday can be found on the city’s website.
Spokane will celebrate the renovated sport courts at Underhill Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 3. The project, completed on budget, included upgrades to basketball and pickleball courts, sidewalks, and landscaping. If approved, a November Parks & Recreation levy could fund renovations for every sport court in the city.
Spokane's renovated sport courts at Underhill Park will celebrate their official opening on July 3, 2025, at 10 a.m., featuring local dignitaries and youth basketball players. The project included two basketball courts, two pickleball courts, and various upgrades, funded in part by a matching grant and community donations. If a proposed Parks & Recreation levy passes in November, all city sport courts will receive similar renovations.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, known as “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized for disregarding voter preferences. Bingle asserts that residents sought enforceable measures against illegal encampments, contrasting the council's decision with the clarity and straightforwardness of the previously approved Prop 1.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, dubbed "Prop None," which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized as a diluted version of the voter-approved Prop 1 aimed at addressing illegal encampments. Bingle stated the council's decision undermines public trust and fails to provide the enforceable tools Spokane residents demand for public safety.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, dubbed “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized as a betrayal of voter intent regarding anti-encampment measures. Bingle argued that the council disregarded the clear demand from Spokane residents for enforceable policies to address illegal encampments. He emphasized the need for leadership that listens to the community's needs.
Spokane will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 3 for the renovated sport courts at Underhill Park. The project, completed on budget and on schedule, included two basketball courts and two pickleball courts. If the upcoming Parks & Recreation levy passes, all sport courts citywide will receive similar renovations.
Spokane City Council passed ordinance C36679, referred to as “Prop None,” which Council Member Jonathan Bingle criticized as a diluted version of the voter-approved Prop 1 aimed at addressing illegal encampments. Bingle emphasized that residents seek enforceable solutions and expressed disappointment in the council's decision-making process, which he believes undermines public trust.
Spokane will celebrate the renovation of Underhill Park's sports courts on July 3, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring local dignitaries and youth basketball players. The project included two basketball courts, two pickleball courts, and various amenities, funded by local and state contributions. If approved, a November Parks & Recreation levy could lead to similar renovations across all city sports courts.
Spokane City Council passed an ordinance, C36679, termed "Prop None," which Council Member Jonathan Bingle claims undermines the voter-approved Prop 1 aimed at addressing illegal encampments. Bingle criticizes the council for disregarding public trust and opting for bureaucratic measures instead of enforceable solutions.