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Spokane’s new anti-homeless camping law to be reviewed by state Supreme Court

UPDATED: Thu., June 6, 2024

The state Supreme Court has agreed to review a law approved by Spokane voters last November that restricted the homeless from camping within most of the city, the final step in a nearly yearlong effort by plaintiffs who argue the initiative is invalid on technical grounds.

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Lime soon to return to Spokane streets after contract renewed

UPDATED: Mon., June 3, 2024

Lime scooters will return to Spokane streets in the coming days following a noted absence this spring, after the Spokane City Council voted Monday to renew a stricter contract with the micro mobility giant Neutron Holdings.

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Fifth Congressional District candidates to take to debate stage Tuesday

UPDATED: Mon., June 3, 2024

The most prominent candidates hoping to represent Eastern Washington in Congress will meet on the debate stage Tuesday evening at the North Central High School central theater, fielding questions mostly generated by high school students in a format moderated by The Spokesman-Review and the Inlander.

News >  WA Government

How could Trump’s conviction play into races in Washington?

Sun., June 2, 2024

Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts in a New York City court prompted a flood of speculation about what the outcome means for the former president’s bid to return to the White House in the November election. But Thursday’s verdict seems likely to have ripple effects in races farther down Washington state’s ballot.

News >  Washington

Political stunt or needed perspective? Congressional candidates travel to border, Ukraine

Tue., May 28, 2024

As candidates vying to represent Eastern Washington in Congress attempt to distinguish themselves in a crowded field, several have made trips far afield from the district to demonstrate their commitment to issues they would need to address in D.C.

News >  WA Government

Washington state GOP contributions to congressional hopefuls suggest party may have helped candidates circumvent election law

Sun., May 26, 2024

Campaign finance reports and a text shared with The Spokesman-Review appear to show a high-profile Republican candidate for Congress circumvented federal election law with the aid of the state Republican Party.

News >  WA Government

Congressional candidate Michael Baumgartner films impromptu campaign ad at scene of suspected murder in Spokane

UPDATED: Thu., May 23, 2024

Spokane County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner, who is running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress, was preparing for a day of filming campaign ads Thursday morning to highlight various themes for his campaign, including public safety.

News >  Washington

Ozzie Knezovich, others endorse Jacquelin Maycumber for Congress

UPDATED: Tue., May 21, 2024

State Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, one of the leading Republicans in a crowded field running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress, unveiled a sizable slate of law enforcement and fire union endorsements Tuesday at a news conference in Spokane.

News >  Local Government

Spokane landlords may soon no longer ban air conditioning units during the worst summer heat

UPDATED: Tue., May 21, 2024

A new law under consideration would make it illegal for landlords to ban tenants from installing air conditioning units in Spokane rentals during dangerously hot weather.

News >  Local Government

Development in the Latah Valley put on hold for a year as strained infrastructure examined

UPDATED: Mon., May 20, 2024

New development in the Latah Valley will immediately be put on hold for a year, after an emergency vote Monday evening by the Spokane City Council.

News >  Spokane

Spring rains bring treasures for those who look as the mushroom hunting season picks up

Sun., May 19, 2024

The spring rains bring many things to the warming countryside, ushering in the rush of bright balsamroot flowers and purple sage, high flowing rivers as the dwindling winter snows melt off the mountaintops, and the early bushy blooms that portend berries in the summer yet to come.

News >  Transportation

Lime scooters – or some kind of rental e-scooters – probably coming back to Spokane in June

UPDATED: Thu., May 16, 2024

Electric scooters are expected to return to Spokane streets next month, with Lime Scooters the most likely after a six-month hiatus from the city.

News >  Spokane

Marcus Riccelli now running unopposed for state Senate seat after last-minute opponent Ericka Lalka withdraws without explanation

UPDATED: Tue., May 14, 2024

State Rep. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, will soon be a state senator, barring an insurgent write-in campaign, after his only opponent withdrew from the race Monday.

News >  Local Government

Spokane considers $250,000 settlement with family of man killed by police while he held toddler, knife

UPDATED: Tue., May 14, 2024

The family of a 23-year-old Marshallese man who was killed by police after allegedly holding a knife to a toddler in 2022 may soon receive a settlement of $250,000 from the city of Spokane, avoiding a lengthy and potentially costly civil trial.

News >  Local Government

A new, longer pause on development may soon be coming to the Latah Valley

UPDATED: Mon., May 20, 2024

The Spokane City Council will consider a new, longer ban on new development in Latah Valley area while development rules are overhauled and funding secured for a long-delayed fire station.

News >  Washington

No endorsement from Medical Lake Mayor Terri Cooper after she suspends congressional campaign

UPDATED: Mon., May 13, 2024

Medical Lake Mayor Terri Cooper has suspended her campaign to represent Eastern Washington in Congress, she acknowledged in a news release after not filing to run before the Friday deadline.

News >  Washington

Cooper out in race for Congress, Riccelli gains challenger for state Senate

UPDATED: Mon., June 17, 2024

Candidate filing week has come to a close, bringing with it a few surprise last-minute candidates jumping into crowded and highly competitive races.

News >  Washington

Fewer and fewer new candidates filing for office in Spokane County as deadline approaches

UPDATED: Fri., May 10, 2024

The tap of new candidates entering elections this year is drying up, with relatively few people joining their respective races in the last two days and even fewer surprises. Friday is the last day for candidates to file with the Washington Secretary of State to appear on ballots later this year.

News >  Local Government

Spokane property tax levy officially pulled from August ballot

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 4, 2024

A major property tax levy was officially pulled off of the August ballot Thursday after a unanimous vote by the Spokane City Council.

News >  Local Government

Bernadine Bank, Carmela Conroy endorsed for Congress by Spokane County Democrats

UPDATED: Wed., May 8, 2024

The Spokane County Democratic Party has dual-endorsed two candidates running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress: former diplomat Carmela Conroy and OB-GYN Bernadine Bank.

News >  Local Government

Brown backs away from proposed property tax increase on August ballot

UPDATED: Thu., May 9, 2024

A major Spokane property tax increase likely will be pulled from the August ballot to allow time for “additional analysis,” Mayor Lisa Brown’s administration announced Wednesday. .

News >  WA Government

Reichert files for governor, another Republican enters congressional race, and more

UPDATED: Thu., May 9, 2024

The packed field to represent Eastern Washington in Congress got a little more crowded Tuesday, with the late entry of Rick Valentine Flynn, a relatively unknown Cheney Republican with an unorthodox plan to halt inflation and spur economic development.

News >  Washington

Tiffany Smiley, who lost bid for U.S. Senate in 2022, enters race challenging Rep. Dan Newhouse

UPDATED: Mon., May 6, 2024

Tiffany Smiley, the political newcomer who lost a 2022 bid to unseat incumbent Sen. Patty Murray, is challenging incumbent Congressman Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, she announced Monday.

News >  WA Government

Spokane Valley Mayor Pam Haley joins crowded field for Valley legislative seats

UPDATED: Tue., May 7, 2024

Spokane Valley Mayor Pam Haley is hoping to win a second public office.

News >  Spokane

Just a few steps left to go before Bloomsday begins

UPDATED: Fri., May 3, 2024

Thousands milled in and out of the Spokane Convention Center Friday, some of the last steps to go before they take part in the annual Bloomsday run on Sunday.