Chance of showers and storms on Father's Day - Matt
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Whether it's taking dad out for a round of golf or celebrating Juneteenth with family and friends, Sunday is jam-packed in the Inland Northwest. You'll have to…
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Washington celebrates Juneteenth for first year as a paid state holiday
SPOKANE, Wash -- For the first time ever, Washington is recognizing Juneteenth as a paid state holiday. Juneteenth marks the day slaves in Texas were…
Wet start with some thunder this weekend - Matt
SPOKANE, Wash.-- After a quiet few days rain is once again back in the forecast. Let's pump the brakes here though for a second. It's not going to…
Juneteenth celebrations in Spokane this weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. --- Sunday, June 19 is Juneteenth -- a holiday that commemorates the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, and for years, has been a celebration of African-American culture in the United States. 2022 is the second year Juneteenth is…
This is the first year Washington will celebrate Juneteenth as an official state holiday
Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a proclamation that solidified Juneteenth as a state holiday.
Here's when you can visit Washington State Parks for free this month
No Discovery Pass will be needed for state parks on these days.
'I'm glad to see Spokane come together': Community celebrates Juneteenth
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Today is the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth, when thousands of slaves were granted freedom in Texas. The Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863 by President Lincoln, but it took until…
Juneteenth celebrations in Spokane throughout the weekend
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Juneteenth has been celebrated by people across the country for years. This time around, it's recognized as a federal holiday. Spokane City Councilwoman Betsy Wilkerson helped organize events for the…
What it means for Juneteenth to be an official holiday
The U.S. and Washington state are now formally celebrating June 19 to mark the end of slavery.
Idaho recognizes Juneteenth, holiday marking end of slavery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho will observe the new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, Gov. Brad Little said in a proclamation issued Thursday. The Republican governor said the state will recognize Juneteenth, or June 19, as required by…
WA and Idaho officials support Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday
Washington Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, and Idaho Gov. Brad Little showed support of the decision.
Looking to explore the great outdoors? You can camp for free at any state park on Juneteenth
In honor of Juneteenth, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources will open all state parks and lands for free—no Discovery Pass needed.
How and where to celebrate Juneteenth in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Members of the greater Spokane community are invited to celebrate Juneteenth through a series of events this upcoming weekend. Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of black slavery in the Unites States. The Emancipation Proclamation…
Juneteenth to be a state holiday in Washington state in 2022
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday signed a measure making Juneteenth a legal state paid holiday, starting in 2022. Juneteenth — also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day — commemorates when the last enslaved African…
Washington Legislature approves Juneteenth as state holiday
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state Legislature has passed a measure that makes Juneteenth a legal state holiday. The measure making June 19 a state paid holiday passed the Democratic-led Senate on a bipartisan 47-1 vote and now heads…
'It's okay to learn your history': Nonprofit leader encourages others to learn about Juneteenth
The holiday has been around for decades, but it's getting extra attention this year.
Activists demand police reform outside Spokane City Hall on Juneteenth
Each year, thousands of people nationwide commemorate June 19- the day a group of enslaved people in Texas learned they were finally free. It’s been over 150 years, but local activists in Spokane say there’s still work to be done.
Washington bill proposes making Juneteenth a state holiday
A bill put forward by several members of Washington State's House of Representatives earlier this year proposes making Juneteenth a state holiday.
