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Mon., Sept. 23, 2019
Election preview: Mead School District board member Dorcas Wylder faces challenger Michael Cannon
Wylder, who was appointed to the seat at the beginning of the year, defended the school board’s decisions to end programs while facing a projected budget shortfall next year. Cannon …
Sun., Sept. 22, 2019, 5 a.m.
Confusing affirmative action initiative a product of long back-and-forth about best way to afford opportunity
If you signed petitions this spring to put Referendum 88 on the November election lot because you oppose affirmative action laws, should you mark it “Approved” or “Rejected” on your …
Sun., Sept. 22, 2019, 5 a.m.
Mead school board race pits veteran against newcomer critical of how district handled recent cuts
Bob Olson, who has on the Mead School District board for 34 years, says stability on the board will help the district navigate a difficult period. His challenger in the …
Sun., Sept. 22, 2019, 5 a.m.
Gov. Jay Inslee endorses Ben Stuckart, while Nadine Woodward bolsters support among business, law enforcement groups
A range of groups, elected officials and defeated candidates are lining up behind the two candidates running for mayor of Spokane.
UPDATED: Fri., Sept. 20, 2019, 8:33 a.m.
Shawn Vestal: Realtors and other rich interests are pouring money into funds to back Nadine Woodward and other Spokane candidates
As special-interest money pours into local elections, do donors with $50 to contribute deserve 100 or even 1,000 times less free speech than the deep pockets? What about people without …
UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 19, 2019, 7:29 a.m.
Peetz v. Rasmussen: Spokane Valley City Council candidates differ in identifying city’s issues, solutions
Spokane Valley Councilwoman Brandi Peetz and challenger Michelle Rasmussen both hope to focus on public safety and a regional solution to homelessness if they win a four-year term on City …
Thu., Sept. 19, 2019
Medical Lake School Board candidates highlight perspectives on military, special needs students
Incumbent Medical Lake school board member Felicia Jensen said she understands the concerns of military families as a retired U.S. Air Force officer and can gauge how well the school …
UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 18, 2019, 4:01 p.m.
Cheney school board candidates Swenson, Johns disagree on tax proposals
Incumbent board member Mitch Swenson said the school district needs the two-year capital property levy of 50 cents per $1,000 on November’s ballot to acquire land for future schools and …
UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 18, 2019, 3:59 p.m.
Deer Park City Council candidate supports direction of current government
Caleb Stapp faces Heather Newsom in the Nov. 5 election for position 4, currently held by retiring Councilman Don Stevens.
UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 16, 2019, 9:55 p.m.
Ethics complaint targets Spokane Councilwoman Karen Stratton’s endorsement of Pasco marijuana business
The complaint filed Friday alleges Stratton violated several portions of the city’s ethical code prohibiting city officials from using public resources to further their own financial interests. The councilwoman said …
UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 15, 2019, 11:48 a.m.
Safety and security a key topic in Spokane School Board elections
All six remaining Spokane School Board candidates agree that the question of improving security is more complicated than the black-and-white question of whether the district should arm its campus resource …
UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 14, 2019, 6:10 p.m.
Northeast Spokane guaranteed a conservative councilman, so Benn, Cathcart highlight experience
Preview of the city council race between Michael Cathcart and Tim Benn in the northeast.
Fri., Sept. 13, 2019, 5 a.m.
Pair cited for campaign sign theft in Spokane Valley after numerous candidates report vandalism
Allegations that political signs in Spokane Valley have been stolen and damaged have flown back and forth this election season, and now two men have been cited for doing so.
Thu., Sept. 12, 2019
Incumbent Cragun, challenger Phillips face off for Deer Park City Council seat
Longtime Deer Park City Councilwoman Dee Cragun says her experience will help finish important projects and mentor new members. Her opponent in November’s election, Carla Phillips, argues it’s time for …
UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 11, 2019, 8:23 a.m.
Longtime Liberty Lake mayor faces city councilman in re-election race as town continues to grow
Mayor Steve Peterson said Liberty Lake needs to continue to think big about its services and offerings to the population, which is expected to grow more than 60% over the …
UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 11, 2019, 4:05 p.m.
Cheney school board candidates representing Airway Heights tout elected experience, say district needs more schools
Both incumbent Cheney School Board member Henry Browne and challenger James “Sonny” Weathers are pointing to their experience as elected officials as reasons to vote for them and think the …
UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 5, 2019, 9:35 p.m.
Spokane mayor, city council president hopefuls debate homeless issues at library forum
The candidates for mayor and city council president debated the city’s approach to homelessness at a forum at the Spokane Public Library on Thursday.
Thu., Sept. 5, 2019, 5 p.m.
Debate over city land among issues in Millwood City Council race
Longtime area resident Kate McLachlan is facing off against newcomer Ed Mack in the race for a Millwood City Council seat in November. McLachlan, who works as an administrative law …
Tue., Sept. 3, 2019, 6 a.m.
Ties to marijuana businesses are disqualifying bankruptcy filers, including City Councilwoman Karen Stratton
The U.S. Trustee Program, responsible for policing the federal courts’ bankruptcy proceedings, is weeding out cases involving people or firms with ties to state-sanctioned marijuana businesses. Earlier this summer, that …
Sat., Aug. 31, 2019, 4 a.m.
Developers offer mixed views on video’s proposed ‘cure’ for Spokane
Local developers offer their perspectives on the issues raised in “Curing Spokane,” a video released Thursday that discusses downtown crime, public safety and homelessness.
UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 29, 2019, 10:13 p.m.
Local developer releases video suggesting cure for downtown Spokane crime
Spokane isn’t dying, but it needs curing. That’s the argument made in “Curing Spokane,” a 17-minute video released on Thursday and produced by Spokane developer Larry Stone.
UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 1, 2019, 9:09 p.m.
Millwood City Council candidates disagree on riverfront property, creating a city police department
Jay Molitor is challenging Millwood City Council member Andy Van Hees for his seat in the November election and said he was inspired to run because of an ongoing community …
UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 27, 2019, 7:49 p.m.
Candidate forum on Spokane homelessness slated for next week
Homelessness will be the topic of debate between mayoral and City Council president candidates at the downtown Spokane Public Library on Sept. 5.
Sun., Aug. 18, 2019
Shawn Vestal: Treatment is everyone’s favorite solution, but it’s not so simple
Often, when social issues become politicized – whether it’s homelessness in Spokane or gun violence nationwide – there is a brief, urgent flare of interest in “treatment” as a solution. …
UPDATED: Sun., Aug. 11, 2019, 11:25 a.m.
Seattle’s politics and problems play role in Spokane mayoral election
Though voters in Seattle appeared last week to dismiss the notion that their city is “dying,” the November general election is shaping up to test if Spokane feels sick.
Sun., Aug. 11, 2019
Spin Control: Light voting precincts a problem for Fagan
Northeast Council District’s light voter turnout was weakness for Mike Fagan’s council president bid.
Thu., Aug. 8, 2019
Realtors’ investment in Spokane elections pays dividends
Advocating for change at every level of city government, the Association of Washington Realtors threw their support behind political novices at an unprecedented level in the months leading up to …
UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 7, 2019, 9:09 p.m.
Spokane City Council president race narrows to contest between two very different candidates
The picture that emerged on Tuesday night remained essentially unchanged after more votes were counted Wednesday in the primary election for Spokane City Council president, setting up a contest between …
UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 7, 2019, 10:57 a.m.
Incumbents advance in Spokane Valley City Council races; Woodard’s opponent uncertain
Voters whittled down their choices for three seats on the Spokane Valley City Council on Tuesday night, but with some votes still to be tallied, the slates for the general …
UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 6, 2019, 11:30 p.m.
Medical Lake to become part of Fire District 3 after measure earns strong voter approval
Voters in both Medical Lake and Spokane County Fire District 3 voted to merge the city’s fire department with the district Tuesday night.