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It’s not déjà vu; Cheney Public Schools trying again at failed February bond on November ballots

Voters across Spokane County rejected school bonds seven months ago that would have paid for major projects such as new schools, repaving parking lots and remodeling buildings.

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.

Is Washington saving the climate or taking your lunch money? A look at Initiative 2117

Three years ago, Washington politicians passed arguably the most ambitious climate law in the state’s history, putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions with the intention of putting the state on a path to a cleaner economy.

Rep. Christian faces challenge from law student Valencia in bid for state Senate seat

Voters in and around Spokane Valley are about to elect a new state senator for the first time in more than a decade, and the choice has come down to a pair of veterans from each of the major political parties.

In race for attorney general, candidates clash on gun control, vision for office

Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano and former U.S. Attorney for Western Washington Nick Brown are facing off in the race to become Washington attorney general, a post that supervises 800 state-employed attorneys and shapes the state’s legal policy.

Facing steep odds in Senate race against Maria Cantwell, physician Dr Raul Garcia’s unconventional campaign focuses on health care

WASHINGTON – It’s not easy to get elected to statewide office as a Republican in Washington state. When voters don’t know your name, it’s just about impossible.

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.

Riccelli faces surprise opponent on November ballot for central Spokane Senate seat

Democrat Marcus Riccelli was running unopposed to fill the Senate seat vacated by the retirement of Andy Billig on the August primary ballot, but a last-minute successful write-in campaign means he will now face Republican Jim Wilson in November.

Volz and competition McCray to focus on differing issues if elected State Representative

Incumbent State Representative Mike Volz is challenged by first time runner Steven McCray II in the race for house seat.

Candidate Conversations: Steven McCray, candidate for 6th District House

Too late for ballots this November, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposes safeguards for sales tax proposal

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown has proposed major changes to the sales tax measure voters will consider this November, including a sunset provision, though the proposal comes months too late to change the ballot measure itself.

Democrat makes second attempt to unseat Rep. Jenny Graham

Micheala Kelso is making another attempt to unseat Republican state Rep. Jenny Graham to represent areas west and north of central Spokane.

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.

Veteran Washington lawmaker faces emergency room doctor and lawyer in re-election bid

The August primary sealed longtime state Rep. Joe Schmick’s status as the clear frontrunner in November.

Republican challenges incumbent in race for Washington’s lieutenant governor

Republican Dan Matthews wants smaller government and lesss powerful unions. Democratic incumbent Denny Heck wants to build state housing investment and create more homes. 

I-2109 will test voters’ acceptance of tax most of them don’t pay

Washington voters are being asked to settle – possibly once and for all – one of the most contentious and contested fiscal questions of the last decade: Whether the state can levy a capital gains tax on some of its wealthiest residents.#collection:home-promos#collection:news#collection:local-government#collection:washington-government

WA Cares is a small lifeline to those workers struggling to pay for long-term care. Voters this fall will decide whether you can opt out

When her elderly father needed 24-hour care, Sam Hatzenbeler could not afford it.

West Valley School District seeks levy to improve parent pickup, other construction projects in the wake of February bond failure

After casting a vote for president, governor, and state schools superintendent, voters in the West Valley School District will also be asked if they support a property tax levy to pay for remodeling and repairing school buildings.