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Ferguson and Reichert debate in Spokane
The candidates for Washington governor met at the Fox Theater in Spokane on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2024, in a debate sponsored by the Association of Washington Business,
In Spokane debate, candidates running for Washington governor argue over DEI programs and the housing crisis
SPOKANE — A boisterous audience gathered Wednesday night in Spokane’s Fox Theater and ignored a debate moderator’s repeated direction to hold its cheers as Republican Dave Reichert and Democrat Bob Ferguson argued who should be the next Washington governor.
Gun control, abortion access, policing all top-of-mind in race for Washington’s next governor
A former sheriff and a career lawyer are both vying to be Washington’s next governor in November’s election, fighting for the post overseeing a $70 billion budget and more than 8 million state residents.
Reichert, Ferguson clash in Washington governor’s race debate
The hourlong debate, which took place immediately following the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, marked a fleeting opportunity for the state’s nearly 5 million voters to see their candidates discuss policies in the same room.
WA police departments will get $2M from gun store settlement
The Attorney General’s Office is accepting applications from police agencies across the state to disburse $2 million in one-time funding to combat gun violence, money it collected as part of a settlement with the former owner of a Federal Way gun shop accused of illegally selling large capacity magazines.
Bob Ferguson, Dave Reichert set to square off in WA gubernatorial debate
Washington’s candidates for governor will square off Sept. 10 in a televised debate organized by The Seattle Times and KING 5 News.
Ferguson, Reichert advance to November’s general election in Washington governor’s race
Primary election ballots tallied so far Tuesday night showed Ferguson taking a strong lead with 45% of the vote, followed by Reichert who picked up 28%. As of Tuesday night, Republican Semi Bird trailed with 9%, putting him out of the running. Democrat Mark Mullet followed further behind earning 5% of the vote on election night.
WA immigrant ‘sanctuary’ law violations have slowed, report says
Aug. 2—It has been five years since Washington’s signature “sanctuary” law went into effect, prohibiting most local officials from cooperating with immigration enforcement. Since then, Washington jail and law enforcement agencies have committed hundreds of alleged violations, according to a report published Thursday by the University of Washington’s Center for Human Rights. That may not …
Ballots are arriving for Washington’s primary elections. Here are the top contenders for governor
Ballots dropped Friday for the Aug. 6 state primary elections. This year marks the first incumbent-free contest for governor since Jay Inslee was elected in 2012, barely beating out his Republican opponent Rob McKenna by a 3% margin of the vote.
Bob Ferguson has single-digit lead over Dave Reichert in new WA Poll
A new statewide poll shows Democrat Bob Ferguson 9 percentage points ahead of his main rival, Republican Dave Reichert, in the battle for the governor’s mansion.
Stakes, and costs, growing in WA’s fight against Kroger-Albertsons merger
Jul. 5—Battling potential grocery monopolies, it turns out, isn’t cheap. Washington now expects to pay up to $6 million to an outside law firm handling the state’s Jan. 16 suit against a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, according to a June 21 state authorization for the fees. That’s double the money previously authorized for Los Angeles-based Munger, Tolles & Olson, which the …
Spokane County to pilot hate crime hotline
Spokane County will join King and Clark counties in testing a statewide hate crimes hotline, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday.
At state convention, Washington Democrats pass cease-fire resolution after pro-Gaza protesters show up
The three-day event, which drew a crowd of more than 700 delegates and politicians, took place east of Seattle in nearby Bellevue at a convention center.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion pill access after Spokane judge blocked restrictions
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that mifepristone, a medication used in the majority of abortions in the United States, can remain available, rejecting a challenge by antiabortion groups that sought to undo the Food and Drug Administration’s longstanding approval of the medication.
Washington launches mental health, school safety helpline for teens
Growing up closeted in Eastern Washington, Conner Mertens often found himself struggling.
Washington’s statewide races are heating up. Here’s a look at the three contenders for attorney general.
The three leading candidates in the race for the next Attorney General of Washington have so far spent a combined $2.5 million on their campaigns, making it the second-most expensive race in the state behind that for governor. Whoever is elected will assume power over the state’s top legal office after November marks the first open election for the seat since 2012.
Will Dave Reichert vote for Trump? He gave his answer at a GOP event
Jun. 6—Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert has avoided publicly stating whether he will vote for Donald Trump in the presidential election. But speaking to a group of Republicans in March, he gave his answer. Nodding he would vote for the former president, he predicted that publicly saying so would be a “nail in the coffin” for his candidacy. In a state where Trump is unpopular, …
Reichert emphasizes law-and-order agenda at Yakima GOP conference
Campaigning to end four decades of Democratic grasp on the governor’s office, Republican candidate Dave Reichert told a GOP crowd over the weekend that voters are ready for “a government that serves the people — not the other way around.”
How could Trump’s conviction play into races in Washington?
Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts in a New York City court prompted a flood of speculation about what the outcome means for the former president’s bid to return to the White House in the November election. But Thursday’s verdict seems likely to have ripple effects in races farther down Washington state’s ballot.
Spin Control: What’s in a name? A statute if one candidate’s is too close to another’s
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