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• County sewer program highlighted

  March 9, 2013 in City on Page B3 Spokane County recently marked completion of 30 years of work to protect the region’s drinking water through an aggressive sewer program. More than 30,000 homes and businesses were taken off …

• Clark: That’s one solution to bloated government

  January 31, 2013 in City on Page A5 I couldn’t be more impressed by the $2.8 million upgrade being planned for Spokane Indians Stadium* by the county. (* I truly hate using that sterile, commercialized A-word when referring … 7

• O’Quinn sworn in as commissioner

  December 28, 2012 in City on Page A6 Shelly O’Quinn was sworn in Thursday as Spokane’s newest county commissioner. She replaces outgoing Commissioner Mark Richard, who did not seek a third term. Superior Court Judge Harold Clarke delivered … 2

• Republicans Mielke, O’Quinn lead commission races

  November 7, 2012 in City on Page A8 Republicans are poised to retain control of the Spokane County Board of Commissioners as two races on Tuesday’s ballot were leaning toward the GOP candidates in initial returns. Republican Commissioner …

• O’Quinn, a GSI director, says she has right skills to be commissioner

  October 10, 2012 in City on Page A1 Shelly O’Quinn wants to make a difference, she says. So she’s running as a Republican for an open seat on the Spokane Board of County Commissioners. At 37, O’Quinn believes … 6

• Matt Shea to seek third term in state House

  April 26, 2012 in City on Page A6 Spokane Valley Republican Matt Shea will seek a third term in the state House of Representatives, not the open seat on the Spokane County Board of Commissioners. Shea had been …

• O’Quinn says job forbids endorsement

  August 26, 2010 in City on Page A6 Shelly O’Quinn, a Republican who lost her bid for state House in the 6th Legislative District, said Wednesday that she is not allowed to endorse any candidates in the general … 1

• Primary election creates odd bedfellows

  August 25, 2010 in City on Page A5 When he announced his candidacy for Spokane County prosecutor, Dave Stevens called the incumbent, Steve Tucker, an “absent administrator.” But after coming in fourth in a six-way primary, Stevens said … 39

• O’Quinn finish triggers hunches, but map telling

  August 22, 2010 in City on Page B2 Every campaign worth a darn leaves a losing candidate’s supporters with some hard feelings, nagging questions and what ifs. So Shelly O’Quinn’s third-place finish in a 6th Legislative District House … 11

• Election roundup: Murray, Rossi tie on the gloves

  August 18, 2010 in City on Page A1 Sen. Patty Murray will face Dino Rossi in the November general election, continuing the fight for a U.S. Senate seat that started even before the Republican former legislator got into … 9

• O’Quinn campaign clarifies statements on polling data

    August 13, 2010 in City on Page A5 The campaign of Republican legislative candidate Shelly O’Quinn, which claimed in e-mails to GOP officials that polls showed her “blowing away the competition,” acknowledged Thursday that no such specific polling … 13

• Shelly O’Quinn calls district home

  August 5, 2010 in City on Page A6 A legislative candidate who moved into the Spokane-area district she wants to represent just months before filing notice that she would run is dismissing as a nonissue criticism questioning her … 1

• 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 …

• 6th Legislative District

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A11 John E. Ahern Personal: 75. Republican. Married. Has three grown children.

• GOP hopeful’s speech secretly taped, posted

    July 31, 2010 in City on Page B3 It’s the case of the unknown videographer, and it highlights the tension between the campaigns of legislative candidates John Ahern and Shelly O’Quinn. A low-tech video of O’Quinn speaking to … 3

• Primary for 6th will be debateless

    July 30, 2010 in City It’s one of the most contested primaries in Eastern Washington, but voters won’t get a chance to see a debate of the candidates for the state House seat representing the …

• 6th Legislative District candidates, issues

  July 22, 2010 in City on Page A6 John E. Ahern Personal: 75. Republican. Married. Has three grown children. 5

• Newcomer battles familiar faces in 6th

  July 22, 2010 in City on Page A6 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 … 2