Local Government

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.

A year after closing a $25 million deficit, the City of Spokane is facing a $13 million budget hole as its November biennial review grows closer.

In his third run to lead Cheney, Mayor Chris Grover is facing his first opponent, political newcomer Elsa Martin.

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.

An election date has been set for landowners in a Spokane County water district to determine the fate of a proposed housing development in the Pasadena Park neighborhood north of the Spokane River.

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.

Some things for city officials to think about as they float the idea of changing the standard Monday meeting schedule.

Two Millwood City Council members are hoping to take the next step in their town’s hierarchy this November.

As the Nov. 4 election date grows closer, Spokane city council candidates got hot and bothered Sunday night, chowing down on fiery chicken wings and answering some of the "spiciest" questions about their campaigns.

Between shake-ups in the federal and state government, ongoing public health and safety concerns and a $20 million shortfall that’s fast approaching, Spokane County leaders have their hands full this year.

The August primary turned up surprising results in the Cheney City Council race for Position 4, with only three votes separating the top two candidates.

Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecutor Preston McCollam has now officially taken over the top role in Spokane County’s law firm.

Spokane Valley City Councilman Ben Wick’s opponent in the November election told supporters last week that he’s dropping his challenge for the position.

Liberty Lake residents will have a chance to offer their city council some advice on the November ballot on the future of its library.

Spokane County residents will have the opportunity to hear from the three attorneys interested in becoming the next Spokane County prosecutor at a public meeting Tuesday. 

Alleging years of arbitrary decisions, last-minute schedule changes and lack of administrative transparency, the Spokane County Library District is unionizing.

The candidates to replace longtime Spokane Valley City Councilman Rod Higgins have different takes on how the city should grow and how to keep it safe.

Vanilla, ice, freshly squeezed milk. Mix-a-lot. Is this a milkshake recipe or the Spokane County fair?

Acting Spokane County Treasurer Mike Volz wants to answer your burning questions about his office’s work.