Thu., Aug. 12, 2010
We don't want to get too picky about grammar, but this mailer from Bob Apple is worth noting, if only because one of the errors occurs while making the point that "Washington States first priority is to education."
Thu., Aug. 12, 2010
Here's the latest video of candidates from the 3rd Legislative District vying to replace retiring state Rep. Alex Wood.
Wed., Aug. 11, 2010
My in-laws were in town last week and asked, "Who is Al French?"It was another indicator that French has been effective in getting his name out in the community.With eight years on the Spokane City Council, French already had an advantage in name recognition --…
Mon., Aug. 2, 2010
A fourth in a series of videos of Rep. John Driscoll and former Rep. John Ahern giving their thoughts on election issues is now available at spokesman.com.The two are campaigning for a House seat in the highly competitive 6th Legislative District. Driscoll, a Democrat, won…
Fri., July 30, 2010
NOTE: This is an updated version of an earlier post that had incomplete information. -- JonathanGov. Chris Gregoire missed Spokane's public forum on the state budget on Thusday to speak at a forum on global health public policy, her office said Friday.Gregoire spoke in Seattle…
Fri., July 30, 2010
It's the case of the unknown videographer, and it highlights the tension between the campaigns of John Ahern and Shelly O'Quinn.A low-tech video of O'Quinn speaking to the Friday Morning Republican Breakfast Club was posted on YouTube on May 4. O'Quinn said she was unaware…
Thu., July 29, 2010
There have been no debates for one of the most contested primaries in Eastern Washington, the race for a state House seat representing the 6th District.The one debate that was scheduled for incumbent Democrat John Driscoll and Republicans Shelly O'Quinn and John Ahern was cancelled…
Wed., July 28, 2010
City Councilman Steve Corker and his longtime significant other, Helen Sandifur, are officially married.Corker, who sometimes referred to Sandifur as his wife over the past few years, said in an interview this week that they were legally married in Las Vegas on June 29.Sandifur is…
Fri., July 16, 2010
The leaders of the local Democratic and Republican parties issued a rare joint statement today on a topic that each election cycle leads to an incredible amount of finger-pointing. They're message: Stop stealing signs, stop vandalizing them and stop trespassing.To see their letter, read the…
Tue., June 29, 2010
A day after announcing an end to his campaign, David Elton says he's back in the running for Spokane County Commission.On Monday, Elton wrote a news release announcing his departure from the race. Today, he told a Spokesman-Review reporter that he'll still be a candidate…
Tue., June 29, 2010
UPDATE: City Spokeswoman Marlene Feist said this afternoon that Verner will sign the ordinance. Spokane Mayor Mary Verner said Tuesday that she supports the "overall intent" of the police oversight ordinance approved by City Council and "likely" will sign it.She added, however, that she still…
Tue., June 29, 2010
Advocates of a property tax that would raise money for early-child learning, abuse prevention, treatment and other programs have submitted more than 12,600 signatures in support of placing the levy on the November ballot.Supporters of the initiative, which is called the Spokane Children's Investment Fund…
Tue., June 29, 2010
David Elton, a civic gadfly and former radio show host, announced Monday that he is dropping his bid for Spokane County Commission.Elton had filed to run as a Republican for the seat held by Democrat Bonnie Mager. Elton faces harassment charges related to e-mails he…
Tue., June 29, 2010
The Spokane City Council just after midnight adopted a plan aimed at cutting carbon emissions and reducing the city's dependence on oil. The 5-2 decision was the second time the council voted on a report finished last year by Mayor Mary Verner's 13-member Sustainability Task…
Thu., June 24, 2010
An advocate for improving the city's urban forest has been nominated by Mayor Mary Verner to serve on the Spokane Park Board.Susan M. Ross Traver, a board member of Spokane Preservation Advocates, was selected from a dozen people considered for the job, said Marlene Feist,…
Wed., June 23, 2010
Two years after paying a hefty fine for breaking campaign law, City Councilman Bob Apple appears to have violated another campaign rule.As of Tuesday, Apple, who is running for a state House seat representing the 3rd Legislative District, listed on his campaign website his City…
Tue., June 22, 2010
It's past midnight here at the Spokane City Council. City Council President Joe Shogan recently announced that there will not be a vote tonight (or more accurately, this morning) about providing ombudsman the power to conduct independent investigation. But testimony is continuing. So far, a…
Mon., June 21, 2010
Mayor Mary Verner won unanimous support Monday for her plan to buy a police evidence warehouse and an office building by borrowing from the city's main investment fund. The council approved the purchases of the Gardner Building, 1427 W. Gardner, for $1.8 million and the…
Thu., June 17, 2010
The race for county assessor has become less crowded, and perhaps, less interesting.A real estate agent working for the city of Spokane and apocalyptic author who announced he would run for county assessor dropped out of the race earlier this month and never filed.Terry L.…
Wed., June 9, 2010
Less than three days left in candidate filing week, state Rep. Kevin Parker, R-Spokane, still has no opponent.Sixth Legislative District seats are highly competitive, but Democrats remain without a challenger to Parker, who unseated Rep. Don Barlow, D-Spokane, in 2008.Democratic officials haven't offered any names…
Mon., June 7, 2010
The Spokane City Council on Monday gave the green light to tear down two 85-year-old downtown warehouses.The city already has a demolition permit for the historic structures, which sit on the southeast corner of Riverside and Division, but the land is owned by Washington State…
Wed., June 2, 2010
A United Way official will join the Spokane Public Library Board of Trustees in time to decide how to deal with major budget cuts proposed by Mayor Mary Verner.The Spokane City Council on Tuesday unanimously appointed Janice Marich, the vice president of community relations for…
Thu., May 13, 2010
Spokane County Democratic Party officials voted this week to endorse Andy Billig for the Statehouse seat now held by Democratic Rep. Alex Wood.Billig, president of the Spokane Indians Baseball Blub, announced his candidacy last fall, before Woods announced his retirement. Spokane City Councilman Bob Apple…
Tue., May 11, 2010
The looming $10 million deficit facing the city of Spokane for 2011 probably won't get worse from City Council pay.The Spokane Salary Review Commission is recommending a freeze in City Council salaries. The five-member commission voted unanimously earlier this year in favor of a freeze,…
Mon., May 3, 2010
Post Office employees are fighting back against a proposal to allow people to "opt out" from receiving bulk mail. On Monday, the Spokane City Council rejected a non-binding resolution asking the state Legislature to create a registry that would allow people to decline bulk mail.…
