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Conservative Spokane council candidates attack liberal majority at church’s candidate forum
Voters got a better look Tuesday at some of the conservatives running for Spokane City Council at a forum hosted by Calvary Spokane, where they were asked about a wide range of topics, including the church’s role in politics and whether buses are worthy public investments.
Three vie for commission position in Spokane County Fire District 3
Voters in southwestern Spokane County will choose among three candidates with a wide variety of experience for a seat on the commission overseeing Spokane County’s largest fire district.
Spokane city voters will be asked to pay $15 a year to improve aquifer water quality
For the first time in more than 20 years, the city of Spokane may join the aquifer protection area, a decision that would raise a tax but also help protect drinking water, according to city officials.
Northwest Spokane features only City Council race on August primary ballots
There are three seats on the Spokane City Council up for election this year, but only one has enough candidates to appear on ballots for the fast approaching August primary: northwest Spokane.
Three candidates seek Cheney City Council seat to address growth, infrastructure and water issues
A United States airman, a retired firefighter and a software engineer are competing for a seat ion the Cheney City Council to tackle issues related to water infrastructure and local economy.
Spokane Parks and Recreation, Public Schools propose new indoor tennis facility
Lewis and Clark High School boys tennis coach Scott Wortley knows what it’s like to grow up without the tools to practice your favorite sport.
Staffing, budgets among the concerns of Spokane County Fire District 4 commissioner candidates
The race for a commissioner’s seat on one of the largest fire districts in Spokane is underscored by a critical issue – staffing.
Newman Lake fire district requesting voters renew EMS levy
Spokane County Fire District 13 is asking voters to sustain medical response services by renewing a levy on the August ballot.
Incumbent in Central Valley School Board election faces former conservative ally, retired teacher in sole county school board primary
In the lone school board primary in Spokane County, the race includes the incumbent, her former ally and a retired teacher looking to promote compromise in an increasingly divisive political atmosphere.
Alejandro Barrientos, business executive and independent Democrat, running for Spokane City Council
Alejandro Barrientos, chief operations officer for the SCAFCO Steel Stud Company, is making a bid for the Spokane City Council.
As Spokane city pools open, officials push levy to help with maintenance
With a busy and hot opening week for Spokane city pools, Parks and Recreation encouraged voters to pass an upcoming levy that would help support maintenance costs for the free pools.
Spokane Public Schools $200 million bond will appear on November ballots
After being teased for months, Spokane Public Schools’ $200 million bond is now bound for ballots in November.
Spin Control: For new candidates, some things to think about
The following Sunday after candidate filing week is often the time when we offer advice to novice office-seekers.
Candidate filing week is nearly finished, and many races in Spokane County aren’t contested
Elections are a time for choices, and for many, the only time they learn the names of their local elected leaders, if for no other reason than that boon for local print shops and the bane of everyone else: roadside signs.
Contests for Spokane Valley City Council shaping up (and other updates for candidate filing week)
While a couple days remain for interested candidates to throw their hats in the ring, it’s already clear the Spokane Valley City Council will look a little different next year.
Spokane City Council locks in park levy vote for Nov. 4
Spokane voters will decide in the November election if they want to pay more for better parks.
GOP chair files for Central Valley School Board as candidate filing week starts
Four years ago, after Rob Linebarger and Pam Orebaugh emerged as the top two candidates in a primary election for a Central Valley School Board seat, Linebarger stepped aside, saying Orebaugh was the better choice, especially compared to a write-in candidate they opposed.
Restroom renaissance: Spokane parks officials pledge bathrooms will be cleaner, newer and more accessible if levy passes
Every park bathroom in Spokane will be renovated or replaced entirely if voters approve a 20-year, $240 million parks levy, the Spokane Parks Department has pledged in its plans for the systemwide improvements the levy would fund.
Eyeing construction cost increases, historic Orchard Prairie School District asks voters again to pass a bond
The tiny and historic school district of Orchard Prairie is trying again at passing a bond to build a new school for its 79 students.
Spokane County Fire District 8 asks voters for EMS levy increase
Spokane County Fire District 8 officials are asking voters to boost medical response services with a tax increase on the April 22 ballot.