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Judge tosses ‘sanctuary city’ proposition from Spokane’s November ballot
The proposal to roll back a Spokane policy prohibiting officers from asking about immigration status will not be before voters following an order from Spokane County Superior Court Judge Julie McKay. An appeal is possible, but unlikely before the Sept. 5 deadline for the question to appear on November’s ballot.
Spokane County GOP launches ad campaign pushing equality for women
A $12,000 contribution-supported ad campaign airing on local broadcast and cable channels argues the Republican Party is pushing equality and the issues most important to women.
Spokane recruits for committees address oil train, ‘sanctuary city’ ballot measures
Spokane lawmakers are looking for 12 people to serve on committees that will draft statements supporting and opposing the two ballot questions scheduled to be decided on this year’s ballot. The deadline to submit the statements is Sept. 8.
‘Sanctuary city’ opponents in Spokane receiving legal, financial support from national anti-immigration groups
The political advocacy group Respect Washington has received thousands of dollars and legal advice from organizations tied to John Tanton, a Michigan-based activist who has been criticized for holding staunchly anti-immigrant views some have said rise to the level of white nationalism. The group will make the argument Spokane voters should have a say in whether the city’s nonbiased policing policy, which they say makes the city a sanctuary for illegal immigrants, should remain in place.
Battle lines drawn in political fight over coal, oil train fines in downtown Spokane
Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich repeated his promise Thursday to seek a legal injunction if the measure on the November ballot passes, and said he’s in talks with railroads about joining him. Supporters are preparing for a vigorous campaign that has drawn interest beyond Spokane’s borders.
Spin control: First woman mayor in Seattle in 91 years? Ho hum.
Good for Seattle, which soon will have its second woman mayor, and the first in 91 years. Spokane had three in its last 32.
Primary races still close for some positions
Some primary races remain in doubt in Wednesday’s ballot count.
Durkan takes lead in race for new Seattle mayor
Seattle voters took the first step in choosing a new mayor with early returns in Tuesday’s primary showing former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan clearly in first in the race to replace current Mayor Ed Murray
Democrat Dhingra leads Republican Englund in race that likely will decide if GOP keeps control of state Senate
With control of the state Senate at stake, Democrat Manka Dhingra is ahead of Republican Jinyoung Lee Englund in the race for an expensive legislative race.
Rod Higgins, Pamela Haley top challengers in Spokane Valley City Council races
Chris Jackson and Angie Beem move on to the general election in Spokane Valley
Liberty Lake turns down community center
Liberty Lake residents not getting a community center.
Tony Hazel finishes first in primary for Spokane County Superior Court judge
Tony Hazel finished first in the primary to hold his Spokane County Superior Court seat, but he’ll likely have to face Jocelyn Cook to keep it.
Beggs and Mumm post strong showings in Spokane City Council primaries, Burke and Benn face off in northeast
The two incumbents on the primary ballots for Spokane City Council earned the majority of votes counted Tuesday in their districts. Kate Burke will square off against Tim Benn in northeast Spokane.
Spin Control: Washington group checks candidate backgrounds for voters
Want to check on a primary candidate’s background? There may be a website that can help.
Liberty Lake residents voting on tax to build $9 million Town Square community center
Voters in Liberty Lake are being asked to weigh in on a
Fines for downtown Spokane coal, oil train traffic head to voters with promise of political fight
Spokane voters can expect a passionate political fight over a proposal to fine coal and oil trains passing through downtown after the City Council sent the question to the November ballot Monday night.
Campaign signs in Spokane Valley vandalized with obscene graffiti
Some of Spokane Valley City Councilman Caleb Collier’s election signs were painted with obscene graffiti Monday. His challenger, Brandi Peetz, had signs stolen.
Initiative calling for public vote on covering Spokane park Pavilion facing likely City Council opposition
It’s a tight window, but the current Spokane City Council could put to voters the question of whether the U.S. Pavilion in Riverfront Park should be covered. Council members need to act by next week.
Two of four Spokane Valley candidates have spent time in jail
Two of three candidates challenging incumbent Spokane Valley City Councilwoman Pamela Haley have spent time in jail. One man, Ingemar Lloyd Woods, has been open about his 1993 arrest in which was accused of shooting at police. The other, Robert “Rocky” J. Samson, remains under court supervision for alleged financial crimes in Kentucky.
Mumm faces two challengers, criticism of City Hall’s business acumen in race for northwest Spokane seat
Brian Burrow, a project manager, and Matthew Howes, owner of a north side restaurant and pub, said they’ll do more to promote and assist businesses in town than the current City Council and incumbent Candace Mumm.