Sat., Nov. 19, 2016
A deep dive into the presidential results in Spokane County 3
The presidential divide in Spokane, by the numbers.
Spin Control archive for Jan. 1, 2016
SATURDAY, NOV. 19, 2016
TUESDAY, NOV. 15, 2016
Tue., Nov. 15, 2016
Top Senate leaders re-elected
Republican Mark Schoesler and Democrat Sharon Nelson re-elected to top Senate leadership posts.
MONDAY, NOV. 14, 2016
Mon., Nov. 14, 2016
WSU profs didn't cancel classes over election results, administration says
Instructors didn't cancel classes because of election results, WSU officials say. Baumgartner says he still wants list of cancellations and reasons.
SATURDAY, NOV. 12, 2016
Sat., Nov. 12, 2016
Some advice on the election, from me and folks who are much smarter 3
Some advice for people very upset or extremely happy over the results of the presidential election.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9, 2016
Wed., Nov. 9, 2016
Two candidates have already filed to replace outgoing City Councilwoman Amber Waldref 1
Nonprofit leader Kate Burke and Bemiss neighborhood advocate Kathryn Alexander have both filed already to compete for Amber Waldref's seat in northeastern Spokane. Waldref, who will term out of office in November 2017, says she'll take some time to spend with her family before pondering another run for office.
MONDAY, NOV. 7, 2016
Mon., Nov. 7, 2016
Where do I take my ballot in Washington?
You can mail it in or take it to a drop box. We have details inside the blog.
SATURDAY, NOV. 5, 2016
Sat., Nov. 5, 2016
Some help for Washington voters pondering a ballot
We've got links to various voter guides for anyone still scratching their head over something on the ballot.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2, 2016
Wed., Nov. 2, 2016
McMullin has electors, but not much chance in Washington 3
Filing of electors for independent candidate Evan McMullin gives supporters a chance to talk about strange scenarios for the presidential race.
Wed., Nov. 2, 2016
WA ballot turn-in tops 1.2 million
State officials say ballots received with one week to go in the election hit 1,235,614. Secretary of State Kim Wyman hopes to beat 2008 record, but Spokane is still off that pace.
TUESDAY, NOV. 1, 2016
Tue., Nov. 1, 2016
Got info about voter fraud? Call federal office
Eastern Washington residents with information about actual voter fraud are encouraged to report it.
Tue., Nov. 1, 2016
Washington ballots top 1 million
Washington voters have sent back more than 1 million ballots. In Spokane County, the trend is slightly behind 2012, and way off from 2008
SUNDAY, OCT. 30, 2016
Sun., Oct. 30, 2016
Sunday Spin 3: Monday was final voter registration deadline
When the county elections offices close at the end of the business day Monday, your chance to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election is gone.
Sun., Oct. 30, 2016
Sunday Spin 2: Where'd my ballot go?
Yes, you can track your ballot after you send it in.
SATURDAY, OCT. 29, 2016
Sat., Oct. 29, 2016
Legal fight over 'Vote Early' insert averted 1
Pierce County clarifies advice to mail ballots early, avoids threatened lawsuit from Washington Democrats.
FRIDAY, OCT. 28, 2016
Fri., Oct. 28, 2016
Shea cheers refuge occupiers' verdict 4
State Rep. Matt Shea, who at one point during the National Wildlife Refuge standoff, traveled to Oregon as part of a legislative contingent, cheered the jury verdict that acquitted seven occupiers.
THURSDAY, OCT. 27, 2016
Thu., Oct. 27, 2016
New York Times article references Spokane legislative race 1
A New York Times' reporter interviewed Democratic candidate Lynnette Vehrs after Vehrs called for her opponent Mike Volz to "denounce the words and actions of Donald Trump and withdraw his support for the Republican nominee."
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26, 2016
Wed., Oct. 26, 2016
All the 5th District Congressional debates, in one place 3
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Joe Pakootas have squared off three times in debates around Washington's 5th Congressional district since the beginning of this month. They're all available online as you fill out your ballot.
Wed., Oct. 26, 2016
Ballots returns ahead of 2012, behind 2008
Spokane County says it has about 12 percent of the ballots back.
Wed., Oct. 26, 2016
Washington Obamacare increases below U.S. average
Washington health insurance rates will go up an average of 13.6 percent next year, state officials said Wednesday. But the average increases for insurance bought through the state exchange under the Affordable Care Act will be less than that, and far below the national average.
MONDAY, OCT. 24, 2016
Mon., Oct. 24, 2016
Elway Poll: Advantage Clinton, Inslee, most Dems 2
The latest Elway Poll suggests Washington's statewide races will trend Democratic blue on Nov. 8.
Mon., Oct. 24, 2016
1 week to register to vote in WA
Washington residents who haven't registered to vote but want to cast a ballot in this year's election have one week left. Here's what you have to do.
SUNDAY, OCT. 23, 2016
Sun., Oct. 23, 2016
Sunday Spin 2: Put your hand in the hand. . .
Debate handshakes go back a long time.
SATURDAY, OCT. 22, 2016
Sat., Oct. 22, 2016
Sunday Spin: No comparison between Trump claims and Rossi loss 4
Donald Trump's claims the election might be "rigged" have some citing the 2004 gubernatorial election.
FRIDAY, OCT. 21, 2016
Fri., Oct. 21, 2016
Pakootas, McMorris Rodgers take to airwaves to make their case 5
Both Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Joe Pakootas have released TV ads in the Spokane market as ballots start to drop this week. Pakootas is attempting to tie McMorris Rodgers to Donald Trump, while the congresswoman is touting national security in an ad that departs from her usual policy-based ads.
THURSDAY, OCT. 20, 2016
Thu., Oct. 20, 2016
Final debate between Clinton and Trump was first presidential debate in modern era with no handshake between candidates 3
A clarification for today's front page. It seemed a bit jarring that Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton did not shake hands at all at the debate. So I set out to investigate if that ever happened before in a presidential debate. I watched footage from...
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