Mon., Oct. 12, 2015
Envision Spokane's Worker Bill of Rights - lauded as both the potential savior and destroyer of Spokane - became the target of two mysterious, anonymous videos this weekend, including one that incorrectly names most Spokane City Council members as supporting the controversial measure.
Tue., Sept. 22, 2015
Spokane City Councilman Jon Snyder said a protest before Monday's City Council meeting was "anti-Muslim," and that he had received emails that were "some of the most vitriolic and bigoted emails in my years on Council" In a blog post called "Bigotry is alive and...
Fri., Sept. 11, 2015
Envision Spokane and a coalition of business and government interests will make their cases before the Washington Supreme Court on Nov. 10.
Thu., Sept. 3, 2015
The Washington state Supreme Court will hear a case about 2013's Community Bill of Rights initiative, which was blocked from the ballot that year by a Superior Court judge.
Thu., Sept. 3, 2015
For the second day in a row, Shar Lichty has released a scathing comment against Spokane Mayor David Condon, who she is challenging in November's election. Yesterday, she took Condon to task on the issue of police oversight. Today, it's about his budget proposal.
Wed., Aug. 12, 2015
“Oh, well that explains everything, sir,” said Spokane City Councilman Mike Fagan. “You know, we are not Seattle. We are Spokane.”
Fri., July 31, 2015
Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart sent out a point-by-point rebuttal against the mayor and fire chief, following Wednesday's story about the council's decision to require at least two firefighters to respond to a call for help.
Tue., July 28, 2015
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee today told the Ecology department to create tougher carbon emission laws, a step that avoided the "poison pill" provision in this year's transportation budget and retains billions of dollars in alternative transportation funding.
Fri., July 24, 2015
The primary election is upon us, and Spokane voters have many names before them on the ballot. Here's how people are telling you how to vote.
Mon., July 20, 2015
Petition sponsors must wait until November 2017 ballot, or collect three times as many signatures to appear earlier.
Mon., July 13, 2015
As written, the initiative repealing a city law does not have his support
Mon., July 13, 2015
Yesterday, we ran an article examining what's at stake in this year's Spokane municipal elections. At the time, we had not heard from Mayor David Condon, It turns out, his campaign had sent his statements via email to the wrong email address. Here are his...
Wed., July 8, 2015
Hillary. Rand Paul. The Bern. Jeb! These are some of the better known people running for president. But did you know that there are 470 people campaigning for the nation's highest office? Rolling Stone put together this video to introduce some of these folks. Enjoy.
Thu., July 2, 2015
In today's paper, we had an article about speed cameras going up near three Spokane elementary schools. Mike Fagan wasn't a fan.
Tue., June 23, 2015
The Spokane Home Builders Association, a generally right-leaning organization, has endorsed Spokane Mayor David Condon and Council President Ben Stuckart for re-election, citing the need for "sustained leadership."
Tue., June 2, 2015
Joe Shogan, the former Spokane City Council president, made his first appearance at a council meeting last night since leaving the dais in 2011, when he reached his term limits and was replaced by Ben Stuckart. Showing that he hasn’t lost any of the pizzazz...
Tue., May 19, 2015
Michael Alderman said “Bridge to Hookerville” 30 times last night in front of dozens of people and on public access television.
Wed., April 29, 2015
A woman makes $11,614 less than a man, on average, at Spokane City Hall. And while women make up nearly half the city's population, they hold just a quarter of positions in city government. Of the six-figure earners at City Hall, women make up just 12 percent.
Thu., April 16, 2015
A gathering of right- and left-leaning activists and politicians found common cause Thursday evening as they met in the Spokane City Council chambers to discuss their opposition to an ambitious trade accord between 12 Pacific nations, including the United States. The 20 people gathered to…
Tue., April 14, 2015
Shar Lichty, an organizer with the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane, said Monday she is running for Spokane mayor, declaring that she is “one of the people” and drawing a contrast with Mayor David Condon, who she called the “millionaire mayor.” Lichty, who…
Mon., March 30, 2015
The county's Republican Party released a video today, kicking the election year off in grand old fashion. The video is part uplifting, part combative as it first takes on the Spokane City Council, the media and the Democratic Party, before shifting and re-branding itself as...
Mon., March 23, 2015
Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, said Saturday he would not challenge Spokane Mayor David Condon in this year's city elections. Riccelli, the prime sponsor of a House bill that gave Washington State University the authority, although not the money, to start a new medical school in...
Tue., March 17, 2015
Karen Stratton, who was appointed to the Spokane City Council in August, will officially begin her effort to keep that seat with a fundraiser later this month. Stratton has already raised about $5,000, mostly from friends and family, but she'll likely need more than that...
Mon., March 16, 2015
Two men who have mounted unsuccessful political campaigns in recent years, and who were both turned down to fill a vacant Spokane City Council seat last year, have filed to run in this year's council elections. David B. White and Kelly Cruz were among the…
Mon., March 9, 2015
Spokane Mayor David Condon gave his annual State of the City address Friday, before members of Greater Spokane Inc. The talk hit the high points of Condon's three years in office - water rates, police oversight, passage of the street levy and park bond. But...
