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On the campaign trail: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Lisa Brown urge supporters to get out the vote
The candidates trained their focus on voters likely already in their column ahead of Election Day over the past several weeks, with the congresswoman touring rural communities in an RV and a rolling JumboTron while Lisa Brown canvassed and spoke to supporters in and around the urban core of Spokane.
Analysis: The paths to victory for Brown and McMorris Rodgers
We’ve spent months writing about the issues, examining the ads and interviewing the candidates on your ballot for Tuesday’s election.
Campaign sign theft, vandalism reach new levels in 5th District race
Theft and defacement of campaign signs may be at an all-time high in the 5th Congressional District.
Shawn Vestal: Another election year, another record high for corporate spending on Washington’s initiatives
Corporations are “speaking” louder than any other entity in this election by spending tens of millions of dollars on statewide initiatives.
Spin Control: Help for voters who can’t decide how to mark their ballot
Time running out on your ballot choices? Here’s where to turn for information.
Mary Souza, Cory Jane English offer competing visions to represent Coeur d’Alene in state Senate
Mary Souza and Cory Jane English, candidates to represent Coeur d’Alene in the state Senate, disagree on many of the big issues facing Idaho.
Sen. Jon Tester pushes to make race about Montana, not Trump
With President Donald Trump clamoring to defeat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and conservative groups spending heavily against him, the Democrat is falling back on a well-worn strategy in his pursuit of a third term: make the election about Montana, not Washington, D.C.
Shem Hanks aims to boost working class, Paul Amador stresses collaboration in race for Coeur d’Alene House seat
State Rep. Paul Amador’s re-election bid for a 4th Legislative District seat that represents Coeur d’Alene is challenged by Democrat Shem Hanks.
Control of Washington Legislature could hinge on late ballot counts
Control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Washington Legislature might not be known for days, or even weeks until all the state’s bhallots are counted.
Spokane County ballot returns continue at record pace
Ballot returns continue heavy in Spokane and some other Eastern Washington counties.
Officials: Handful of Spokane County ballots wrongly marked return to sender due to equipment error
Eight ballots were scanned incorrectly and marked to return to their point of origin by postal service equipment in Spokane County, according to officials. Six of those have already been turned in to the Elections Office.
Can a non-Republican win a Kootenai County office? Dan Gookin pushes message of independence. Jim Brannon stresses efficiency.
One of the most contentious races in Kootenai County is for one the smaller profile public offices. Coeur d’Alene City Councilman Dan Gookin is running as an independent hoping to unseat the sitting Republican clerk, Jim Brannon.
Idaho ballot initiatives appear to boost early voter turnout
An unusually high number of Idahoans have voted early, and two high-profile ballot initiatives appear to be driving some of the turnout.
Avista, BNSF join list of donors seeking refunds from Shea campaign
Avista Corp. and the BNSF Railway Co. on Friday joined the list of organizations requesting refunds from state Rep. Matt Shea’s re-election campaign. Both companies this year donated $2,000 to Shea’s campaign, the maximum allowed under state law. They want that money back now that the Spokane Valley Republican is under fire for distributing a document titled “Biblical Basis for War,” which spells out how a “Holy Army” should punish those who flout “biblical law.”
Trump effect? Supporters of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Lisa Brown weigh in on president’s role in midterm contest
The party of the president rarely performs well in its first midterm after the election. With Republicans running behind President Donald Trump, supporters of both Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Lisa Brown spoke this week about how his profile is affecting their vote in 2018.
AT&T, Washington Realtors seek Shea campaign refunds over ‘Biblical Basis for War’ manifesto
Two more organizations demanded money back from state Rep. Matt Shea’s re-election campaign on Thursday, while others denounced his rhetoric and said they would not support him in future elections. The latest controversy surrounding the Spokane Valley Republican also garnered national media attention, and his Democratic opponent reported a last-minute burst of small campaign donations from across the country.
In race for Coeur d’Alene House seat between James Addis and Rebecca Schroeder, Medicaid looms large
Democrats haven’t won a seat representing Coeur d’Alene in the state Legislature for a decade. But this year, with Luke Malek’s decision not to run for re-election to pursue a bid for Congress, Democrats think they have a shot, and Democrat Rebecca Schroeder has raised more campaign funds than her Republican opponent, Republican Jim Addis.
Costs of I-1631 carbon fee up for debate
Cost of the proposed carbon fee in Initiative 1631 is subject to debate and dispute.
Major projects at stake as Spokane school bond heads to ballot next week
To everyone who will listen, Spokane Public Schools officials have spent the last few months talking about their hopes for the future. Those hopes are wrapped up in a $495 million bond that’s on next week’s ballot.
Donors to Matt Shea’s re-election campaign re-evaluating their support
As Washington State Representative Matt Shea’s document “Biblical Basis For War” has gained increased national attention, some of his campaign donors are re-evaluating their support or asking for their money back. KHQ’s Patrick Erickson reports.