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.
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking the voter registration lists of several states — representing data on millions of Americans — and other election information ahead of the 2026 midterms, raising fears about how the Trump administration plans to use the information.
Incumbent Rod Higgins, the longest-serving member of the council, opted not to run for reelection to Position 1 earlier this year due to his age and a desire to get fresh perspectives and voices on the council.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The public rift between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has widened, with the pair exchanging new barbs — just days after Musk departed the administration.
The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will hear a case against late mail-in ballots in Illinois. Washington State accepts postmarked ballots after Election Day and could be affected by the case's decision.
Voters approved levies for five North Idaho school districts Tuesday, reversing a trend for some districts that have struggled to pass funding measures in recent years.
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee completed a takeover of the Community Library Network Tuesday when its preferred candidate won a fifth seat on the board of trustees.
