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UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 12, 2019
As Beggs takes slim lead, City Council president candidates chase signatures
Entering the weekend separated by only 145 votes, the Wendle and Beggs campaigns have had teams canvassing the city to track down voters whose ballots were initially rejected by election …

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 6, 2019
Tight Spokane races stay that way after more votes are counted, remain too close to call
County elections officials offered an updated tally of the votes on Wednesday that was good news for those held a lead after the initial results rolled in on Tuesday.

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 7, 2019
Spokane’s communities of color subject of City Council candidates debate
The needs of Spokane’s communities of color took center stage Saturday at the East Central Community Center, where candidates for Spokane City Council and City Council president gathered for a …

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.

Sun., Jan. 5, 2014
Stuckart proposes increased authority over city board appointments
With the council majority at his back, City Council President Ben Stuckart is proposing to reinstate rules giving him more authority over which council members serve on what boards. But …

Fri., Oct. 21, 2011
Hession-Stuckart race is a contrast in styles
Primary election voters in Spokane didn’t seem eager for a change. They gave incumbent Mayor Mary Verner a big victory over her opponents and former Mayor Dennis Hession a first-place …