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Cheney School Board race features two district moms
When voters in the Cheney School District submitted their ballots a year ago, they signed off on a bond proposal that will shape their district for decades to come. The $72 million plan calls for a new elementary school in Airway Heights, which will help reduce overcrowding at Sunset Elementary and fund other infrastructure upgrades throughout the district.
Medical Lake mayoral race between two candidates who’ve held the title
Two well-known Medical Lake leaders are hoping to serve another four years as Medical Lake mayor – a familiar role for each of them.
A 25-year incumbent and a speech language pathologist are both running for Riverside School Board
An incumbent who’s been on the school board for the past 25 years and a first-time candidate are the choices voters have for a seat on the Riverside School Board .
In the race to represent south Spokane, two council candidates ask voters what kind of Democrat they want to represent them
Of the three elections for the Spokane City Council this year, the race to represent the southern district is the only one where both candidates are from the same party and have the most significant policy overlap.
In Central Valley School Board race, one candidate wants to continue conservative course while the other seeks to depoliticize body
There will be a new face on the Central Valley School Board.
Housing, homelessness and ICE: Conservative faces progressive in northeast Spokane council race
The race between Spokane city councilman Jonathan Bingle and community organizer Sarah Dixit provides a sharp contrast for voters in northeast Spokane.
Washington ballots mailed on Election Day or even days in advance could be thrown out due to postmark delays
Washington voters who mail their ballots on Election Day this November, or even days in advance, could have their ballots thrown out as a result of compounding cost-cutting measures by the United States Postal Service leading to postmarking delays, local and state election officials are warning.
Orchard Prairie School District asks voters to renew levy
A tiny K-7 school district northeast of Spokane is asking for a modest replacement levy on the Nov. 4 ballot after voters approved a $6.2 million bond this spring to build a new school.
2 longtime volunteer firefighters vie for West Plains fire commissioner seat
There’s a confusing twist in a race for a West Plains fire commissioner.
Spangle Cemetery board asks community for levy funding
The Spangle Cemetery District is asking residents to pass a tax levy in the Nov. 4 election to supplement landscaping and maintenance costs.
Spokane’s next fire chief is running to be a rural fire commissioner, but with new job, he’ll step aside
Two commissioner candidates will be on the Nov. 4 ballot for Spokane County Fire District 5 on the north plains, but only one has plans to accept the position if elected.
A heavy coat in one classroom, a T-shirt in another: Riverside School District hopes levy will fix haphazard HVAC systems
Residents of the Riverside School District will soon vote on a five-year, $18 million capital levy that centers around safety, security, technology and HVAC improvements.
Two candidates making first run for office vie for Cheney City Council
Two political newcomers are vying for an empty seat on the Cheney City Council created when incumbent Paul Schmidt did not file for re-election.
Candidates for fire commissioner in West Plains district vary in fire experience
Two candidates will be listed on ballots for position one in Fire District 10, spanning north from Fairchild Airforce Base until just after Coulee Creek and from North Wood Road to the Spokane River. Only one, however, is really vying for the spot.
Milan Cemetery District candidate hopes to attract volunteers
Though it’s odd to have a “race” for a commissioner position in a cemetery district, per the Milan Cemetery groundskeeper, the Nov. 4 election has two candidates vying for an opening
Progressive school district mom challenges progressive incumbent in only two-candidate race for Spokane Public Schools board
It was shaping up to be a busy election season for the Spokane Public Schools board.
Cheney Mayor Grover points to experience, but challenger Martin says she’s ready to take the reins
In his third run to lead Cheney, Mayor Chris Grover is facing his first opponent, political newcomer Elsa Martin.
Spokane Valley Mayor addresses health problems ahead of election
After months of speculation and rumors, Spokane Valley Mayor Pam Haley is addressing concerns about her health ahead of the November election. She faces political newcomer Catherine Nelson, who has worked as a Realtor in the Valley for nearly a decade.
Mead School Board candidates agree on a lot, but one says district should follow state law
The race to claim an open seat on Mead School Board boils down to a conservative district father and a more moderate long-time district volunteer.
‘Our last and best hope’: Deer Park School District asks voters for $14.5M levy to replace aging bus barn, acquire land and other projects
Deer Park School District’s bus barn wasn’t built to store any buses, let alone to maintain a fleet of three dozen.