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School levies, library, highway and hospital districts on Tuesday’s ballot in North Idaho
North Idaho voters on Tuesday will choose who will represent them on a variety of local boards and whether to pass school district levies that will determine the fate of several area campuses.
Brandi Peetz won’t run for re-election to Spokane Valley City Council
Spokane Valley Councilwoman Brandi Peetz announced Monday that she won’t seek a new term.
North Idaho schools risk losing staff, schools and programs if levies fail
Two neighboring North Idaho school districts face significant budget and staff cuts if their levies do not pass this month after voters rejected earlier versions in March.
Spokane County leaders unveil $305M concept for new jail complex paid for with proposed sales tax boost
The new project would cost $305 million, which would be paid off over a period of 30 years.
Airway Heights could join Spokane County Library District to free up tax revenue
City leaders say the move would generate an additional $370,000 a year for fire and emergency medical services.
‘It’s going to be a slugfest’: Spokane mayor’s race enters new phase
Former state Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown’s entrance last week into the Spokane mayoral election marked the beginning of a race likely to be expensive and fraught, a starting gun Mayor Nadine Woodward responded to by returning fire.
Woodward addresses new challenger for Spokane mayor seat, lauds accomplishments of first term
In front of a group of reporters Thursday afternoon, Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward lauded the accomplishments of her first term and addressed a new challenger hoping to take her job.
Voters back tax levies in Spokane Valley and Spokane County Fire District 8
Voters on Tuesday approved Spokane Valley Fire Department and Spokane County Fire District 8 levies that will allow each department to fund day-to-day operations, upgrade facilities and buy new equipment.
Is Lisa Brown running for mayor of Spokane? Longtime lawmaker leaving post as state commerce director
The Department of Commerce did not give a reason for why Brown was stepping down. Brown has been a top possible choice to run for mayor of Spokane this year, though she has not said officially yet whether she is running.
Who’s running for mayor of Spokane in 2023, and who won’t say either way
Though the official filing period is in May, speculation is swirling about who might challenge Mayor Nadine Woodward in the 2023 Spokane mayoral election. Here’s what the rumored candidates said (and didn’t say) about their plans.
City redistricting board sends final map with little changes to Spokane council
The City of Spokane Redistricting Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a map that will be sent to the city council for final adoption. The council will need to approve the new map, which focuses on minimal changes and a shared downtown, by Nov. 15.