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Protecting children or sweeping the problem under the rug: Spokane voters asked to criminalize encampments near kids
Proposition 1 on ballots for Spokane residents this November will ask whether it should be a citable offense for people who are homeless to camp within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, playgrounds and licensed child care facilities in the city.
Candidates differ on bond strategy, legislative advocacy in Cheney school board race
Candidates for a seat on the Cheney School Board both support a tax to prepare for the district’s expanding student population, but they differ on which plan is best to pursue.
Cathcart, Shaw vie to represent northeast Spokane on the City Council
The race to represent northeast Spokane pits a conservative incumbent campaigning as a steward of the taxpayer’s wallet against a progressive former neighborhood chair who wants to invest in better social programs and implement stronger renter protections.
Staffing, resources debated in northern Spokane County fire commissioner race
Voters in Spokane County Fire District 4 will choose between an incumbent finishing up his seventh term, Jack Hensley, and first-time candidate and firefighter Chris Aronson for commissioner position 3 this November.
Longtime Mead school board incumbent faces first challenge in 25 years; candidates differ on funding and many other issues
In his 25 years on the Mead School Board, Denny Denholm has never faced an opponent. This November, he faces Alan Nolan in a referendum on his long years of service.
City growth, bond key issues in Cheney school board race between Boerger, Hanson
In one of three contested Cheney School Board races this election, voters will have their pick between an air force veteran and a candidate with 14 years’ experience on a West Side school board. Both have similar perspectives on next year’s bond and Legislative action.
Safety, artificial intelligence, funding dominate Deer Park School Board race
Deer Park voters have the choice between a preschool teacher and real estate agent, Gina Langbehn, and a previous youth pastor and current school custodian with the Mead School District, Craig Phillips, for a November school board election.
Spokane School Board incumbent supports levy and bond; opponent is undecided
In the only seat up for grabs this year, Spokane Public Schools board challenger said if elected, she could stretch the taxpayer dollar further for improved test scores, incumbent argues spending fuels student success.
Student mental health, test scores are key factors in Medical Lake School Board race
In the aftermath of two wildfires that leveled hundreds of homes and displaced dozens of families, those elected to the Medical Lake School Board in November will face challenges surrounding student enrollment and support.
Long-time incumbent who stresses student opportunities faces challenger calling for more transparency on Central Valley School Board
Debra Long has served on the Central Valley School Board for about 20 years, and she is proud to point to a record she says has boosted academics and opportunities for students.
Nine Mile Falls School Board incumbent who points to experience and collaboration faces challenger calling for transparency
The candidates vying for Position 3 on the Nine Mile Falls School Board agree there are pressing issues facing the district, but disagree starkly on what those issues are.
Deer Park city council candidates disagree on finances, accessibility
When she ran for re-election for Deer Park City Council in 2019, Helen (Dee) Cragun thought this term would be her last. She changed her mind.
Bathrooms, academics and growth are top issues in Deer Park school board race
Deer Park School District voters in November will choose between a long-time incumbent and a candidate aiming to “lessen the impact of the state’s radical social agenda” for the district’s at-large board seat.
Liberty Lake incumbent faces city planner in November election
A Liberty Lake City Council member with almost a full term under her belt faces a challenge in the November election from a candidate with city government experience just over the Idaho border.
Woodward claims Brown wants more Camp Hopes; Brown says Woodward is forcing false claims to hide record
Mayor Nadine Woodward’s re-election campaign has been working to convince voters that if her opponent Lisa Brown is elected, Camp Hope will come back – and this time, the homeless encampment would be in quiet neighborhood parking lots across the city.
Central Valley School Board incumbent defends district’s spending and transparency from challenger calling for change
This November, Central Valley voters will have their choice between a school board incumbent of 16 years and current board president, and the driving force behind referendum 90, the 2020 ballot measure challenging state sex education requirements.
Former Liberty Lake city councilman hopes to win back his seat in race against Cheney High School teacher
Appointed Liberty Lake City Council member Tom Sahlberg said when he was appointed that he would not run for the seat and has kept his word, opening up a vacant seat that has attracted interest from a former council member and a political newcomer.
Proposition to close Columbia County Library is unconstitutional, court commissioner rules
DAYTON, Wash. – A ballot proposition to close Columbia County’s only library is unconstitutional, a court commissioner ruled Wednesday.
Candidates to replace longtime incumbent on Mead School Board differ on funding, diversity issues
Mead School District voters have a choice in November to either elect a progressive focused on inclusion of students of all backgrounds or a conservative concerned that state-required diversity standards may harm the academic performance of students.
Democrat seeks second term on Spokane Valley City Council, faces off against conservative challenger Rob Chase
Tim Hattenburg, the only Spokane Valley City Councilman with connections to the Democratic Party, is up against Rob Chase, a Republican with libertarian leanings who has espoused numerous unusual and extreme views.