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Biviano vs. Shea, Energy

Amy Biviano, a Democrat, gives her stance on a state law approved by voters that requires larger power companies to get 15 percent of their energy supplies from renewable sources, not including existing dam infrastructure, by 2020. She is running for state House in the 4th Legislative District against incumbent Republican state Rep. Matt Shea, who declined to be interviewed.

Ref 74 gets $25,000 from Brad Pitt

Ref 74 gets $25,000 from Brad Pitt

It’s Halloween. Take your signs down

It’s Halloween. Take your signs down

Where to take your ballot

Where to take your ballot

County voting at slower pace than in 2008

Spokane County has a record number of registered voters this year, but unlike most presidential years that may not result in record turnout. A comparison of ballots returned through Tuesday with the same period in 2008 shows Spokane is significantly behind 2008. It is, however, ahead of the rates in the last two non-presidential years with other partisan races, 2006 and 2010.

Biviano vs. Shea, Freeway and Sullivan Bridge

Amy Biviano, a Democrat, talks about her stance on the North Spokane Corridor and the Sullivan Road bridge. She is running for state House in the 4th Legislative District against incumbent Republican state Rep. Matt Shea, who declined to be interviewed.

Baumgartner tied with Cantwell? Well, yes; but no

Baumgartner tied with Cantwell? Well, yes; but no

Registration up but ballots coming in slower

Registration up but ballots coming in slower

Opposition to I-502 low on funds, outreach efforts

Many law enforcement and drug treatment professionals in Washington may oppose a ballot measure legalizing marijuana for adults. But that would be hard to guess from the campaign over Initiative 502. Supporters of I-502 have raised more than $5.6 million and are running a full-fledged campaign for the controversial ballot measure. Some of their ads even feature former Seattle law enforcement officials endorsing the measure.

Record number of voters registered in Spokane County

About 400 people came to the Spokane County elections office on Monday to register to vote. The numbers were far fewer than expected on the last day to register before the Nov. 6 election.

Dellwo vs. Holy, Education: Are higher taxes needed?

Former state Rep. Dennis Dellwo, a Democrat, and attorney Jeff Holy, a Republican, discuss their opinions about education funding and taxes. The two are running for state House in Spokane County’s 6th Legislative District, which includes parts of the city of Spokane, and most of the West Plains.

Spokane County voters rolls grow by 11,000 since Sept. 1

Spokane County voters rolls grow by 11,000 since Sept. 1

Washington residents: Register by today or sit this one out

Washington residents: Register by today or sit this one out

Today’s fun videos: Long versions

Today’s fun videos: Long versions

McKenna’s free travel studied

SEATTLE – Washington’s Republican candidate for governor, Rob McKenna, has spent a lot of time as attorney general traveling on other people’s dime, the Seattle Times reported Sunday. The newspaper said McKenna accepted nearly three times as many privately paid trips and event tickets over the past seven years as his predecessor, Gov. Chris Gregoire, did during her last eight years as attorney general.

Dellwo vs. Holy, Introduction

Former state Rep. Dennis Dellwo, a Democrat, and attorney Jeff Holy, a Republican, make their case why their the best to represent the 6th Legislative District, in the state House. The district includes parts of the city of Spokane, and most of the West Plains.

Dellwo vs. Holy, Freeway and Electric Bus

Former state Rep. Dennis Dellwo, a Democrat, and attorney Jeff Holy, a Republican, give their stance on the North Spokane Corridor and the proposed electric bus system. The two are running for state House in Spokane County’s 6th Legislative District, which includes parts of the city of Spokane, and most of the West Plains.

Election reminder: Save your signs

Election reminder: Save your signs

Election Reminder: Monday is registration deadline

Election Reminder: Monday is registration deadline

Doug Clark: Nov. 7 the only cure for electionitis

Thought I was coming down with the flu at first. Dull headache. Depression. Irritability …