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Liberty Lake city councilman files ethics complaint against fellow Liberty Lake city councilman
Councilman Tom Sahlberg said believes Councilman Chris Cargill is violating Liberty Lake’s code of ethics by refusing to vote for mayoral appointees and promising to vote against library budget requests.
Christie Wood seeks a new term on Coeur d’Alene City Council
Retired Coeur d’Alene police officer, former North Idaho College board member and incumbent City Councilwoman Christie Wood is preparing to defend her council seat against a far-right political newcomer in Tuesday’s election.
‘One of the few places where a Democrat or a Republican could legitimately win’: Campaign contributions for hotly contested Spokane races are outpacing Seattle’s
Spokane’s elections are the hottest game in the state for wealthy donors, local and national real estate groups, unions and others hoping to influence voters this November.
Kootenai County political committee sues CdA councilmember Dan Gookin for ‘mean tweets’
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee is suing Coeur d’Alene Councilman Dan Gookin, alleging he defamed the organization by saying the political group has “rigged” its candidate “rating and vetting” process and violated campaign finance laws.
Coeur d’Alene City Councilman Gookin challenged by far-right newcomer Albritton
Long-time Coeur d’Alene City Councilman Dan Gookin says a lot is at stake in Tuesday’s election.
Incumbent in Coeur d’Alene public school board of trustee election hopes to improve communications, keep district on current path
As the only incumbent in the two Coeur d’Alene public schools board of trustee races in this election, Heather Tenbrink hopes voters will give her four more years to carry out district initiatives.
Spokane County Measure 1: Opponents to new jail tax buck trends, seriously outraising supporters
Causes and candidates supported by conservatives are outraising and outspending the progressive opposition in nearly every race in Spokane this year. But not so for Measure 1, a 0.2% sales tax proposal on the general election ballot that would, in part, pay for two new jails, where the progressive opposition has outraised supporters 12 to 1.
For the second year in a row, three Washington counties reportedly go against state election security suggestion
A week before general election day, state elections officials reported they haven’t been able to convince three Washington counties to install a security device that monitors county network traffic for threats.
Reardan-Edwall School Board candidates consider levies, curriculum
Two members of the community have stepped up to try to fill a vacant seat on the Reardan-Edwall School District board after incumbent Jeff Anderson announced he would not run again.
Stevens County is latest to ask voters for sales tax to fund new jail
COLVILLE – The Stevens County Jail, located in the basement of the courthouse, has long been overcrowded. Officials complain it’s in poor condition and poses safety hazards.
Candidates for Coeur d’Alene schools emphasize community trust after recent levy failure
Candidates for a seat on the Coeur d’Alene Schools Board agree the district has work to do to regain community trust, but differ on the best way to make that happen.
Truth tester: Many claims in Spokane City Council election ads are misleading
Citywide races in Spokane may be drawing the most money and the most negative ads , but City Council candidates also are facing a deluge of attacks.
Mayor Woodward takes leave of absence to be with dying mother
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward has taken a leave of absence to be with her dying mother, according to a Thursday morning press release.
Truth testing: Negative ads color Spokane mayor, City Council President races
Local elections in Spokane have gone negative.
Should voters care what Spokane’s mayor thinks about abortion? We Believe, We Vote says yes
We Believe, We Vote, a conservative Christian organization, wants voters to know what local politicians think about, abortion, gay marriage, states rights and a host of other issues that can’t be affected at the local level. Should voters care?
Once known as the ‘last Democrat in Kootenai County,’ CdA councilman says he strives for nonpartisanship as he faces challengers criticizing his development votes
Coeur d’Alene City Councilman Dan English is facing two challengers for his seat in the November election: self-described unaffiliated voter Rob Knutson and Republican Roger Garlock.
Stone threatens legal action if anti-Woodward attack ad over Trent shelter isn’t pulled off the air
At least one Spokane news station has pulled an election season attack ad criticizing Mayor Nadine Woodward and the city-run Trent Avenue homeless shelter in response to a legal threat from a political ally of the mayor named in the TV spot.
After August recall, remaining West Bonner school district trustees face challengers in November
While the remaining members of the West Bonner School Board consider candidates for two vacancies left by a recent recall election, those board members are at the same time defending their own seats in the November election.