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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.
Merkel, public safety funding at center of Spokane Valley race between Padden and Hohn
In her bid for re-election this fall, Spokane Valley City Councilwoman Laura Padden is fending off allegations from Brad Hohn, a political newcomer, about how the city has spent funds meant for public safety.
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.
Got a question about Spokane schools and parks’ $440 million tax ask? Bring it to an upcoming ‘old school-style town hall”
“Together Spokane” is hitting the road.
Fire commissioner candidates in northern Spokane County debate staffing, equipment and budget issues
Recently retired firefighter Dan Garner has launched a challenge to Spokane County Fire District 4 commissioner incumbent Roger Krieger, pulling in just over 100 votes more than the incumbent in the August primary.
Empathy, professionalism, and ADHD: Spokane Municipal Court election gets personal
A challenger seeking to unseat a Spokane Municipal Court judge believes the incumbent lacks professionalism or professional empathy for the defendants and victims that pass through her court, accusations the incumbent argues are misguided or confusing.
First new mayor of Millwood in over a decade will be one of two serving city council members
Two Millwood City Council members are hoping to take the next step in their town’s hierarchy this November.