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Teresa Landa faces challenge from write-in candidate for seat on Central Valley School Board
Teresa Landa’s path to a seat on the Central Valley School Board was undisputed through most of the sum.
Millwood incumbent points to recent town improvements; opponent says more needs to be done to boost public safety
Two-term Millwood City Council incumbent Dan Sander is facing a challenge from political newcomer Becky Dean, who owns a hair salon.
Current commissioner hopes to keep role in Whitworth Water District race
Whitworth Water District Commissioner Leroy (Lee) Legnon looks to another term this election, facing Stevan Veselinovic, who has a background in information technology
Thompson v. Padden race for Spokane Valley City Council could be a nailbiter, and the result could shift the council’s balance of power
Incumbent City Councilwoman Linda Thompson faces a tough opponent in Laura Padden, wife of 4th Legislative District Republican Sen. Mike Padden.
Longtime Rockford resident hopes to serve on town council again
Ivan Willmschen, former council member and insurance agent, and Mark Lonam Jr. will be on the general election ballot on Nov. 2.
Geffken, Bedford vie for Spokane Public Schools seat
Supporting students should be the top priority at Spokane Public Schools, board candidates Melissa Bedford and Daryl Geffken agree.
Cheney to vote on police, fire levy
Cheney residents will decide if they want to pay more for public safety operations, including the implementation of a body camera program for police officers.
Veteran versus rookie: Spokane Valley Mayor Ben Wick hoping to fend off bar owner Brandon Fenton
Will Spokane Valley voters go for the familiar Wick or the political rookie Fenton, whose bar stayed open in violation of Gov. Inslee’s stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Incumbent, business owner vie for Medical Lake’s second city council seat
Medical Lake has no debt, and the candidates for one of the seats on the City Council agree it should stay that way. But how the city should spend its money on depends on which candidate you ask.
Candidates for Spokane City Council, school board sound off on climate change during forum at Gonzaga University
Picture this: It’s 2031. Spokane has made many of the changes needed to begin addressing issues with climate change.
Roads, internet at forefront of issues for Medical Lake City Council candidates
Despite their different backgrounds, incumbent member Donald Kennedy and his opponent, Howard Griffith, agreed wise spending was important for the city of 5,000.
Fire District 13 commissioner touts community ties, experience in bid for reelection
The manager of a hardware store is facing a former Federal Aviation Administration worker in the race for a seat on the fire commission serving Newman Lake.
Chiropractor challenges longtime incumbent for Spokane County Fire District 9 commissioner
The Spokane County Fire District 9 commissioner race features an incumbent with 14 years on the commission and a chiropractor who says “it’s time for a change in leadership.”
Deer Park mayoral candidates favor sticking with sheriff’s office
If the primary ballot returns are any indication, incumbent Deer Park Mayor Tim Verzal is heavily favored to win re-election in his race against political newcomer Hazel McGillivray. On the August ballot Verzal won 70% of the vote compared to McGillivray’s 27%.
Longtime Nine Mile Falls School Board member faces challenge
A longtime Nine Mile Falls School District board member faces a political newcomer in the November election.
12-year incumbent on Cheney School Board, Suzanne Dolle, faces Zachary Zorrozua, who calls for change
A Cheney School Board member with 12 years in office said her experience brings important insight when dealing with tough issues facing schools.
Spokane County Fire District 11 hopes to renew medical services levy
Voters will decide in November whether to renew the medical services levy requested by Spokane County Fire District 11.
Right-wing v. righter-wing? Spokane Valley council race pits incumbent Haley against bar owner Fenton
Challenger Wayne Fenton has a tough road ahead if he’s going to unseat Spokane Valley City Councilwoman Pam Haley, who beat him by 21 percentage points during the August primary election.
Political newcomer to take on former school board president in Mead School Board race
Nurse practitioner BrieAnne Gray and current board member Carmen Green are on the Nov. 2 general election ballot for the Mead School District No. 5 position. Their biggest issues: COVID-19, curriculum and transparency.
Spokane School Board candidates Riley Smith, Kata Dean offer contrasting visions for open seat
Kata Dean and Riley Smith agree on at least one thing: The Spokane Public Schools board could use some fresh perspective.