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As November deadline looms, Spokane Public Schools board remains undecided on when to send their once-failed bond to ballots
The Spokane School Board has a deadline.
Spokane County Democrats investigating incident at Pride between chair Naida Spencer and Legislative candidate Natasha Hill
The Spokane County Democrats are investigating a heated exchange during the June 7 Spokane Pride Festival between the party’s chair, Naida Spencer, and Natasha Hill, a local attorney, activist and interim editor of The Black Lens who is running for a state House position as a Democrat.
On abortion: Eastern Washington congressional candidates offer positions
Few events have colored national politics as deeply as the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, stating that there is no Constitutional right to abortion and conferring authority to regulate the procedure to individual states.
Software engineer, rage room owner challenge Rep. Suzanne Schmidt for Spokane Valley House seat
A software engineer with a hot sauce company and the owner of a rage room are vying to replace Rep. Suzanne Schmidt in the state Legislature.
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.
Challenger to longtime incumbent Rep. Joe Schmick focuses on health care
Longtime state Rep. Joe Schmick, a Republican, has drawn two Democratic challengers this year for his seat representing southeastern Washington.
Brian Heywood, man behind slate of consequential initiatives, backs Michael Baumgartner for Congress
Brian Heywood, the hedge fund manager who the Seattle Times in January called maybe “the most consequential figure in Washington politics” this year, has endorsed Spokane County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner in his bid for Congress.
Congressional candidates of both parties face off in North Central High School debate ahead of 5th district primary
Nine congressional candidates faced off Tuesday night at North Central High School – in a debate with questions culled from the high school student body.
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.
Political stunt or needed perspective? Congressional candidates travel to border, Ukraine
As candidates vying to represent Eastern Washington in Congress attempt to distinguish themselves in a crowded field, several have made trips far afield from the district to demonstrate their commitment to issues they would need to address in D.C.
Congressional candidate Michael Baumgartner films impromptu campaign ad at scene of suspected murder in Spokane
Spokane County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner, who is running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress, was preparing for a day of filming campaign ads Thursday morning to highlight various themes for his campaign, including public safety.
Smart phones and state funding: Candidates for state superintendent answer questions of high schoolers in candidate forum
Candidates for state superintendent discussed their perspectives on various topics, including school funding, sex education, mental health and parents rights at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Washington at Ridgeline High School Monday night.
Ozzie Knezovich, others endorse Jacquelin Maycumber for Congress
State Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, one of the leading Republicans in a crowded field running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress, unveiled a sizable slate of law enforcement and fire union endorsements Tuesday at a news conference in Spokane.
Natural gas regulation initiative might appear on Washington’s ballot in November
Supporters of a statewide initiative to stop Washington’s move to phase out natural gas use in buildings launched their signature-gathering campaign this week.
Marcus Riccelli now running unopposed for state Senate seat after last-minute opponent Ericka Lalka withdraws without explanation
State Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, will soon be a state senator, barring an insurgent write-in campaign, after his only opponent withdrew from the race Monday.
One Bob to rule them all: Two of the three candidates for governor named Bob Ferguson drop out of Washington’s race
Drama that ensued last week when three people named Bob Ferguson all filed campaigns to run for Washington’s governor appeared to have boiled over Monday when two of the trio of Bobs dropped out of the race. On Monday afternoon, state attorney general Bob Ferguson issued a public statement in which he threatened to take legal action if the other two people by the same name did not withdraw their candidacies by the deadline later that day.
Here’s who filed for office in Spokane County
Friday was the deadline to file for political office in the Aug. 6 primary in Washington, and Monday was the deadline for candidates to withdraw from races if they changed their minds.
No endorsement from Medical Lake Mayor Terri Cooper after she suspends congressional campaign
Medical Lake Mayor Terri Cooper has suspended her campaign to represent Eastern Washington in Congress, she acknowledged in a news release after not filing to run before the Friday deadline.
Fewer and fewer new candidates filing for office in Spokane County as deadline approaches
The tap of new candidates entering elections this year is drying up, with relatively few people joining their respective races in the last two days and even fewer surprises. Friday is the last day for candidates to file with the Washington Secretary of State to appear on ballots later this year.
Brown backs away from proposed property tax increase on August ballot
A major Spokane property tax increase likely will be pulled from the August ballot to allow time for “additional analysis,” Mayor Lisa Brown’s administration announced Wednesday. .