Some offices, services to close for holiday

Schools and many government offices across the Inland Northwest will be closed Thursday in observance of Veterans Day. • The city of Spokane will be open, including the public library branches and the Riverfront Park attractions. • Spokane County offices will be closed, including all district and superior courts and the Public Safety Building. County libraries also will be closed, as will city of Spokane Valley offices. • Because the courthouse is closed, Municipal Court will not be open to walk-in traffic. Employees will be available by phone. • Garbage collection services will continue without interruption in Spokane and unincorporated Spokane County. • In Idaho, most city and county government services, including courts, will be closed for the day. • All federal courts and government offices also will be closed. • Parking meters in downtown Spokane will not need to be plugged.