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• Romney’s playbook on Bain unclear as attacks grow

  May 22, 2012 in Nation/World The core of his presidential candidacy under attack, Mitt Romney has yet to shape a playbook to defend a quarter-century in the business world that created great riches for him … 52

• For candidates, it’s time to be official

  May 13, 2012 in City on Page B3 Everyone thinking about running for political office this year, take note: You have less than a week to make up your mind. Everyone talking about running and acting like they’re …

• New Washington voting districts will stand for 2012

  March 15, 2012 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – Washington voters will choose candidates this fall for the new congressional and legislative districts drawn by a special commission, the state Supreme Court said Wednesday. Whether those districts …

• Idaho excited for Super Tuesday role

  March 6, 2012 in City on Page A1 Idaho Republicans play a role in Super Tuesday this evening as they gather throughout the state for presidential caucuses. It will be a new experience for many. For decades, the … 4

• GOP kicks off states’ caucuses

  March 3, 2012 in City on Page A1 Today is caucus day for Washington Republicans. The ballot is a straw poll that provides a picture of where Republicans stand as they enter their caucuses. 24

• In Maine, Paul vies to extend Romney losing streak

  February 11, 2012 in Nation/World Mitt Romney hoped to avoid a fourth straight election setback today in the GOP presidential nomination race, but feisty Ron Paul could extend that losing streak with a victory in …

• Spokane County ballots get a makeover

  February 1, 2012 in City on Page A1 Voters might notice a change in this month’s levy election ballot envelopes, and some may not like what they see. Spokane County is using new ballot return envelopes that eliminate … 3

• Spin Control: Not everyone wants voter registration tweaks

  January 15, 2012 in City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – Washington voters have a very good track record of casting ballots – among the best in the country. Is it perfect? No. Could it be better? Yes. Are … 1

• County districts nearly equal in population after latest adjustment

  December 27, 2011 in City on Page A5 Starting this month, when residents of nine Spokane County precincts call their commissioner, they can call him Al. Not Todd or Mark. 1

• Vote recount will test new machines

  December 2, 2011 in City on Page A9 Spokane County election officials took advantage Thursday of an opportunity to test their vote-counting machines for free. The county Canvassing Board – Auditor Vicky Dalton, Commissioner Al French and County … 1

• Many candidates, issues familiar from past ballots

  November 6, 2011 in City on Page A1 Washington voters checking their ballots this weekend for the first time may feel a sense of déjà vu. They voted last year on proposals to get the state out of … 59

• Measure would extend care workers’ training, more

  October 30, 2011 in City on Page B1 For the second time in four years, Washington voters are being asked to set tougher standards for the people who care for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents. But … 1

• Students grill Liberty Lake council, mayor candidates

  October 13, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Candidates running for office in the Valley area had their work cut out for them Monday at Central Valley High School. The Rally in the Valley, a student-led exercise in …

• Spin Control: We welcome lists when the news ship is listing

  September 4, 2011 in City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – Summer is a time of lists. Not just the lists of what to take on vacation or what we need for the picnic, but lists to fill newspapers …

• Fire District 8 levy seeks to plug losses

  September 1, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 Spokane County Fire District 8 commissioners debated long and hard before unanimously voting earlier this month to put their first maintenance and operations levy on the November ballot. If voters … 1

• Verner’s winning margin unrivaled for sitting mayor

  August 18, 2011 in City on Page A5 In Spokane, where voters routinely chew up and spit out their chief elected officials after one term, Mayor Mary Verner’s primary win Tuesday was rare. But to finish with nearly … 10

• Spin Control: Palin movie elicits stiff-arms, light turnout

  August 14, 2011 in City on Page B3 Sarah Palin may not be much of a draw in Spokane. That’s one conclusion – and a charitable one, at that – to draw from an event a little more … 4

• Ballot questions clarify, change City Charter

  July 28, 2011 in City on Page A1 When Spokane ballots arrive in the mail this week, the largest chunk of paper will be filled with a series of questions that have received little attention. In May, the …

• Challengers for council discuss Medical Lake

  July 28, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S10 Medical Lake’s only contested race in the Aug. 16 primary election is for incumbent City Councilman Howard Jorgenson’s position. Jorgenson faces two challengers who are making their first bids for …

• Obama raises more than $86 million for campaign, DNC

  July 13, 2011 in Nation/World President Barack Obama collected $86 million combined for his re-election campaign and the Democratic party during the past three months, giving him a large fundraising advantage over the Republican field … 12

• Spin Control: Study the issues, candidates – like Dick’s vs. Ron’s

  July 3, 2011 in City on Page B3 People who want to be elected to statewide office in 2012 are already wandering around the state, announcing their campaigns and trying to establish their bona fides with the good …

• Clark: Debate evinces need for clean political environment

  June 30, 2011 in City on Page A5 DOUG’S MAYORAL DEBATE DIARY … Tuesday, 5:46 p.m. – I’m walking west on Main with a spring in my step. That’s because I’m headed to the Community Building where a …

• Editorial: No need to reinstate meaningless primary

  June 9, 2011 in Opinion on Page A13 This week’s parade of candidates to the Spokane County Auditor’s Office to file for ballot positions in the forthcoming primary election still seems a little rushed after so many years … 2

• Editorial: Overseas voting worth some hassle to get right

  June 2, 2011 in Opinion on Page A11 The failure to accommodate overseas voters has long been a nettlesome issue. The chances of voting successfully were tied to particular states’ practices and deadlines. Congress addressed this in 2009 … 2

• Editorial: Closing vote in Idaho carries price for taxpayers

  April 6, 2011 in Opinion on Page A13 Idaho is going through the same challenges that Washington state faced when its independent-oriented election system was ruled unconstitutional by the courts. But instead of trying to preserve that independence, …

• Obama re-election launches with email, website

  April 4, 2011 President Barack Obama formally launched his re-election campaign today, urging grass-roots supporters central to his first White House run to mobilize again to protect the change he’s brought over the … 70

• Editorial: Cutting presidential primary makes sense

  April 1, 2011 in Opinion on Page A13 Even in a hearty economy, writing a state budget demands prioritization. This year it’s more like triage. So when Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed and Gov. Chris Gregoire proposed … 4

• Kootenai County sheriff to retire

  March 21, 2011 in Idaho Kootenai County Sheriff Rocky Watson will not seek re-election next year and will leave office after serving a total of 17 years. 1

• Padden announces run for McCaslin’s former seat

  February 21, 2011 in City Former Rep. Mike Padden is running for the 4th District Senate seat that he was shut out of in the recent appointment process. 41

• Superintendent details construction plans for CV district

  January 20, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V1 The Central Valley School District is running a construction bond Feb. 8. The $69.6 million bond would include renovation and expansion on four elementary schools, build a new elementary school, …

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