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Anti-tax group calls out Wilkerson for unpaid taxes, which she says were an innocent mistake
Until Monday, City Councilwoman Betsy Wilkerson, a candidate for City Council President, says she didn’t realize that she owed back taxes on an East Central rental property she owns.
Mayor’s race already nearing fundraising records as Spokane candidates report early money totals
It’s an election year in Spokane, and the money is already pouring in.
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Andy Rathbun joins race for Spokane City Council president, decrying regulations on landlords
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Andy Rathbun didn’t wake up Friday expecting to file to run for Spokane City Council. But with only hours left before the deadline, he decided that it was time.
Betsy Wilkerson’s life of serving others earns YWCA Women of Achievement Award
Betsy Wilkerson, a Spokane City Council member and longtime business owner , has a history of community involvement. It’s a life and a path she never could have imagined when she, her mother and her three siblings arrived in Spokane decades ago with few belongings.
Spokane City Council President Breean Beggs will not seek re-election
Spokane City Council President Breean Beggs will not be seeking reelection, he announced formally Friday.
Betsy Wilkerson announces run for Spokane City Council President
It’s official: Spokane City Councilwoman Betsy Wilkerson has announced her bid to become City Council President, a seat held by Breean Beggs, who has declined to run for reelection and is instead endorsing Wilkerson.
Spokane City Council considers future of the former East Central library — again
Once again, the future of the former East Central library is up in the air.Whatever decision is reached, the restarting of the at-times controversial deliberation also spells uncertainty for the Spokane Police Department’s south precinct, which was housed in the former library last summer.
Homelessness, renting reforms and criminal justice among priorities of Spokane’s mayor, City Council in 2023
The City Council returns to work Monday after a weeks-long end-of-year recess, and both Council members and the Woodward administration say they have big plans for the year ahead.
Women of the Year: Lawmakers, space walkers share which women inspire them
Powerful Washington women have plenty of trailblazers to thank, and colleagues that continue to inspire them.
Two Democrats heading to the Spokane County Commission, but Republican majority likely to hold
Democrats won representation on the Spokane County Commission for the first time in a dozen years, but Republicans are in position to continue to control the body that writes county laws and determines spending.
Race between Plese and Jordan for Spokane County Commission getting ugly as campaign ads ramp up
The mudslinging has begun.
KSPS debate: Plese and Jordan
KSPS hosted this debate between Republican Kim Plese and Democrat Chris Jordan for the county commission seat representing District 1. Spokesman-Review reporter Colin Tiernan and Spokane Public Radio reporter Rebecca White were panelists for the event.
Two political newcomers vying to represent western Spokane on the county commission
Republican Kim Plese is the underdog heading into the general election after taking 45% of the primary vote to Democrat Chris Jordan’s 55%.
Celebration of the life and legacy of Sandy Williams to be held Tuesday evening
The Spokane community will have a chance to celebrate the life and legacy of Sandy Williams Tuesday evening at a public tribute hosted by the Carl Maxey Center.
Sandy Williams remembered after plane crash as passionate journalist, community advocate
Visitors began leaving flowers early Tuesday morning at the Carl Maxey Center in the East Central neighborhood, the community center Williams raised money to build, said Spokane City Councilwoman Betsy Wilkerson.
French trailing, but other Spokane County Commission incumbents cruise to general election
For the first time in history, voters this year are electing five Spokane County commissioners instead of three.