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• Voter registration deadline is today

  October 25, 2010 in City on Page A6 Washington state residents must be registered to vote by today to cast a ballot in the Nov. 2 general election. All registered voters in Eastern Washington should have received their …

• Caldwell: L&I silence on premiums seems to be political ploy

  September 26, 2010 in Business on Page E1 The Washington Department of Labor & Industries has delayed release of 2011 workers’ compensation premium adjustments until November, after an election that includes a proposal that would drastically change the … 3

• Salvatori lambastes French mailing

  August 12, 2010 in City on Page A9 County commissioner candidate Steve Salvatori says a weekend “attack” mailing by rival Al French improperly put words in his mouth. “Steve says, ‘Zoom,’ ” according to the mailing, which facetiously … 3

• U.S. Senate

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A6 To allow readers to compare and contrast the main candidates for the U.S. Senate on several issues, The Spokesman-Review asked the three main Republican challengers and the incumbent Democrat the … 2

• Democrats have tough task in 5th

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A7 Consider the plight of the Democrats trying to take back Eastern Washington’s congressional seat, a spot they once held for 30 years. Until a few days before filing week opened …

• Political newcomers hope to oust Ormsby

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A10 Two newcomers to politics say it’s time for a change in the state House seat held by veteran Democrat Timm Ormsby. But Ormsby, who has held the 3rd District position … 1

• Retirement creates opportunity in 3rd

    July 31, 2010 in City on Page A8 Speculation that Rep. Alex Wood might retire after more than a decade representing central Spokane in the state House of Representatives sparked vast interest in the seat among Democrats. After …

• 3rd Legislative District, position 2

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A10 Hector E. Martinet Personal: 46, no party preference. Born in California. Moved to Spokane in 1990. Divorced. Has three grown children.

• 3rd Legislative District, Position 1

    July 31, 2010 in City on Page A8 Personal: 54, Democrat. Born in Spokane. Single. No children. Education: Graduated from Ferris High School in 1975.

• Senate run reasoning ranges from pot to God

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A6 For sheer variety, it’s hard to beat this year’s U.S. Senate race. And I’m not talking about the candidates you’ve likely heard of. There’s a doctor, a lawyer, a physicist, …

• Use candidate profiles to inform primary ballot picks

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A1 Eastern Washington voters are receiving their primary ballots, with nearly three weeks to mark and return them before the Aug. 17 primary. Some voters may need that much time to … 1

• Mager faces four GOP challengers

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A14 As the only Democrat and the only woman, Bonnie Mager stands out among the candidates for her Spokane County commissioner position. Standing apart could help her survive next month’s primary …

• Four seek to unseat prosecutor

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A12 When defense attorney Chris Bugbee addressed a room full of Republicans in June, he told them that he not only intends to defeat incumbent Spokane County Prosecutor Steve Tucker, Bugbee …

• Newcomer battles familiar faces in 6th

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A11 Two years ago John Driscoll beat four-term incumbent state Rep. John Ahern by only 72 votes. This year, the two face off again in the August primary, along with political …

• Six candidates vie for county assessor

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A13 Spokane County Assessor Ralph Baker has more challengers than a bear has fleas – and he picked up one of them, appraiser Vicki Horton, in his own den. The den … 1

• Strategies vary in Murray challenge

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A6 The summary of the Aug. 17 primary in Washington’s U.S. Senate race can be viewed as: A. Incumbent Democrat Patty Murray against a field of 14 challengers, one of whom … 1

• Spokane County assessor

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A13 Ralph Baker Personal: 57. 18-year resident. Married. No children. 3

• Spokane County commissioner

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A14 David Elton Personal: 44. 17-year resident. Married. Five children, ages 18 to 21.

• Spokane County prosecutor

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A12 To allow readers to compare and contrast the five candidates for Spokane County prosecutor, The Spokesman-Review asked the candidates the same three questions: • How concerned should the public be … 2

• Holiday celebrations run the gamut

  July 4, 2010 in City, Idaho The Fourth of July is more about duty than barbecues and fireworks – at least to many who celebrated on Sunday.

• Billig nominee for Wood’s seat

  May 14, 2010 in City on Page A8 Democrats have selected Andy Billig, who is club president of the Spokane Indians, to serve as the nominee for state representative from the 3rd Legislative District.

• Income tax initiative to include same-sex partners

  April 23, 2010 in Region Supporters of an initiative campaign to tax the earnings of couples making more than $400,000 annually want to make sure the state’s domestic partners are taxed at the same rate … 6

• Center for Justice loses lawyer

  February 23, 2010 in City on Page A5 Breean Beggs, the self-described chief catalyst for the public interest law firm Center for Justice, announced his resignation Monday, citing both fewer financial resources at the firm and aspirations for … 5