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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883
Nov. 8, 2011

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Doug Clark: Hopefully, Condon won’t stop the insanity

First real day on the job and Mayor David Condon makes noises about fulfilling his campaign promise to restore the public’s faith in the Spokane Police Department. Folks, I’m worried.

Spokane’s new mayor takes the reins

Now all David Condon has to do is wait. After a year of researching, campaigning, debating and fundraising in what some thought was a long-shot bid to become mayor of the second-largest city in Washington, Condon took the final step required by law to take office. He took the oath to become Spokane’s 44th mayor Friday morning in a short ceremony in front of the Clocktower at Riverfront Park.

Clark: Council’s last gasp evokes past pungent pranks

I’d like to extend rare Clark kudos to lame-duck Spokane City Council members for adhering to that tried-and-true American tradition of screwing over the incoming political opponents. This sort of sour-grapesmanship dates back to our Founding Fathers, when President John Adams left the presidential bed short-sheeted for Thomas Jefferson.

Rush concedes race to Allen, calls off hand recount

Rush concedes race to Allen, calls off hand recount

Read the complete list of Condon’s transition team

Read the complete list of Condon’s transition team

Allen wins second count, but a third awaits

Allen wins second count, but a third awaits

Allen wins second count, but a third awaits

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Recounts moved to Wednesday

Recounts moved to Wednesday

Recounts moved to Wednesday

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State turnout for Nov. 8: 53 percent

State turnout for Nov. 8: 53 percent

State turnout for Nov. 8: 53 percent

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Recounts start Tuesday

Recounts start Tuesday

Recounts start Tuesday

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Rush-Allen recount will be done by hand

Rush-Allen recount will be done by hand

Rush-Allen recount will be done by hand

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Why Verner lost: Part 3: Otto Zehm

Why Verner lost: Part 3: Otto Zehm

Why Verner lost: Part 3: Otto Zehm

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Why Verner lost: Part 2. A volunteer campaign short on cash

Why Verner lost: Part 2. A volunteer campaign short on cash