Mapping the vote: County Prop 1 for two more commissioners
Spokane voters turned thumbs down to increasing the county board of commissioners, but the margins of defeat in most precincts weren't large.
Spin Control archive for Jan. 1, 2015
TUESDAY, NOV. 3, 2015
Mapping the vote: Spokane Council president
Ben Stuckart was re-elected as Spokane City Council president Tuesday, beating challenger John Ahern in all but one of the city's precincts.
Animal protection, tax restriction measures passing
Washington voters gave overwhelming support to a new law to protect endangered animals, and seemed likely to pass by a much smaller margin another attempt to force the Legislature to approve tax increases by a supermajority.
Dye wins 9th District House seat
Mary Dye of Pomeroy was elected to the 9th District House of Representatives seat to which she was appointed earlier this year.
About a third of Spokane County's ballots in 3
Latest reports from Washington elections offices have about one in four ballots statewide, and one in three for Spokane County.
See'um the collie survives
Tuesday's Spin Control Files about the 1985 push to replace the Coliseum brought back memories to Cherie Moore, who made -- and still has -- the campaign mascot costume
MONDAY, NOV. 2, 2015
Where do I vote in Idaho? 1
Idaho voters go to the polls from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Inside the blog are answers to some frequently asked questions.
Coming Tuesday: Medical Marijuana hearing
State Liquor and Cannabis Board will be at Spokane Convention Center Tuesday night.
SUNDAY, NOV. 1, 2015
Sunday Spin2: IRS calling? Probably not
If you get a threatening call from the IRS out of the blue, it's a scam.
Spokane candidates on the lack of a city planning director 2
The city has been without a planning director since Scott Chesney was ousted last November.
SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 2015
Condon says recent police hiring may have lowered crime
Spokane Mayor David Condon has expressed concern with our truth-testing article published online last night and in print this morning.
Sunday Spin: No reason not to vote, plenty of help to decide how
Ballot returns are pretty low. For voters seeking information on candidates or ballot issues, we have suggestions.
Does Spokane have a sprawl problem? Spokane candidates speak
Yes. No. Depends who you ask, like we just did for you.
FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 2015
Halloween at the Gov's mansion: Caped Crusader and sidekick
Gov. Jay Inslee and wife Inslee have picked out their costumes for Halloween.
Spokane candidates talk about the city's spokesmen and spokeswomen
Their answers vary, some say just two, others say it's up to the mayor.
Oct. 30 is National Weatherization Day
Good luck finding a Hallmark card for that.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28, 2015
Farnell, elected officials endorse Gemmill for CEO job
Outgoing Spokane County CEO Marshall Farnell on Wednesday morning said Gerry Gemmill is a worthy successor. "He's got great insight into the county, because he's been here so long," Farnell said.
TUESDAY, OCT. 27, 2015
Got a question for Inslee? A chance to ask it Nov. 10
Gov. Jay Inslee will be answering questions from the public during a live broadcast on Washington public television stations on Nov. 10.
MONDAY, OCT. 26, 2015
WA Post: Labrador taking flak for backing Ryan
The Washington Post says Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador and other members of the Freedom Caucus are hearing from constituents about supporting Paul Ryan for speaker. And it isn't all good.
ID v WA: The cost to run for Legislature 1
A new study on money in state campaigns points out a big difference in costs between Washington and Idaho.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 2015
Sunday Spin: How much coverage should an independent candidate get 7
Independent candidates often are tilting at windmills. How much coverage do they deserve?
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 2015
Candidates speak about Spokane's lawsuit against agrochemical giant Monsanto 6
In August, the city of Spokane filed a lawsuit against the international agrochemical giant Monsanto, alleging that the company sold chemicals for decades that it knew were a danger to human and environmental health.
THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2015
Truths, half truths and other campaign claims, Part 1
Election 2015 edition, on accusations of partisan agendas, cost of bike lanes and Chomsky.
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