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George, Kristianson vie for Stevens County prosecutor
Two deputy prosecutors – one from Spokane County and one from Stevens County – will face each other in November’s general election for Stevens County prosecutor.
Pints and Politics: Spokane County Commission debate
At the recent Pints and Politics event Oct. 6, 2022 at the Bing Crosby Theater, Spokane County Commissioner candidates, Al French and Maggie Yates debated the issues facing the District 5 seat on the newly expanded county commission. Jonathan Brunt, the Spokesman-Review’s Government Editor acts as moderator.
Democrat Yates looks to unseat Republican French in race that could shift balance of power on the Spokane County Commission
Whichever political party wins District 5 will likely win a majority on the county commission, the most powerful branch of Spokane County government.
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers seeks 10th term, possible committee chair against Democrat Natasha Hill
The election has not drawn the national-level interest that was seen in the last midterm contest, when Lisa Brown and McMorris Rodgers ran neck-and-neck in fundraising in a contest that sent the congresswoman back for her eighth term in Washington D.C. Both candidates expressed concern about the direction of the country, largely mirroring a party divide that has broken out nationally as the parties seek control in Congress.
Two Republicans with different takes on issues, incumbent Chase and former legislator Christian, vie for 4th Legislative District seat
Inflation, public safety and COVID-19 recovery are top of mind for candidates running in the heavily Republican 4th Legislative District.
Maycumber challenged by ‘constitutional conservative’ in Republican battle for northeastern Washington House seat
The Republican floor leader of the state House faces a challenge on the November ballot from the far right of her party.
Reardan-Edwall School District asks voters for $4.2 million for better sports facilities
The Reardan-Edwall School District is asking voters to approve a new capital levy to improve facilities so tennis players and track athletes don’t have to be bused to outside facilities every day to practice.
Can Newhouse hold on to Washington’s most conservative congressional district in test of Republicans’ willingness to forgive Trump impeachment vote?
WASHINGTON – In his nearly eight years representing central Washington in the House, Dan Newhouse has fended off challengers from across the political spectrum and carved out a niche as a pragmatic lawmaker more interested in policy than bluster.
Incumbent Kuney faces newcomer Noble in race among Republicans for Spokane County Commission District 4
The longtime Spokane County commissioner came out ahead during the primary election and has raised more than twice as much money as the Spokane Valley pastor.
Coroner race in Stevens County evenly split after incumbent fired her opponent
Only two votes separated the two candidates running for Stevens County coroner in the August primary election. The closeness of the contest may only be matched by the contentiousness between the two former co-workers now competing to run the office.
Who should be the boss of Spokane’s city attorney? Voters will decide in November
Voters next month will weigh in on a power struggle at City Hall between city councilmembers and the mayor’s office over Spokane’s legal representation.
Getting There: Airway Heights will ask voters to increase sales tax to pay for roads
Proposition 1 on the Airway Heights ballot will ask voters to approve a 10-year, three-tenths of one percent sales tax on goods and services sold within city limits dedicated specifically for road construction. Airway Heights, which nearly doubled in size from 6,100 residents in the 2010 census to 10,757 in 2020, is one of 55 cities statewide that funds what’s known as a transportation benefit district through a portion of the sales tax, according to the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington.
Republicans hopeful with Smiley Senate run, but likely face an uphill battle against longtime senator Murray
There’s no doubt that Republicans are underdogs when trying to capture statewide office in Washington. They haven’t won an election for governor since 1980. They haven’t won a race for U.S. Senate since 1994. They hold no statewide offices.
Spin Control: Candidates pick the issue that wins with their voters
For the average voter, it sometimes may seem like candidates for the same political office live in completely different worlds. 2022 is one of those times.
Democrat Dalton hopes to fend off Republican McCaslin in race for Spokane County Auditor
Dalton has served as county auditor since 1999. McCaslin is a state legislator who has repeatedly supported efforts to audit Spokane County’s 2020 election.
Amber Waldref and Michael Cathcart battle it out for Spokane County Commission District 2
A former city councilwoman and an incumbent city councilman both hope to represent east Spokane on the Spokane County Commission.
Crime, public safety top of mind for Graham, Kelso, House candidates for 6th district
Incumbent state Rep. Jenny Graham, a Republican who’s served in the Legislature since 2018, is facing Michaela Kelso, a Democrat who lives in Deer Park.
Candidates for Washington secretary of state disagree on experience, election management, cybersecurity
Democrat incumbent Steve Hobbs and nonpartisan Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson will face off in the general election this November after finishing in the top two in the primary election.
Long-time Spokane state representative challenged by teacher who was fired for refusing to wear mask
Veteran state lawmaker Timm Ormsby, a Democrat, will face a former Spokane Public Schools teacher on the November ballot as he attempts re-election in the strongly Democratic 3rd Legislative District.
Senate candidates Patty Murray, Tiffany Smiley will participate in October debate at Gonzaga University
The debate will be held at Gonzaga University on Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. It will be jointly sponsored by the League of Women Voters and The Spokesman Review’s Northwest Passages speaker series, along with the Washington State Debate Coalition. Admission will be free, but tickets will be required, and the event will be held at the university’s Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center.