A turn to the left?
Following national and statewide trends, progressive candidates and ballot measures in Spokane win big. Here’s where they stand as of Friday.
Latest in public meetings
The City of Spokane’s SNAP response
CIVICS: Plus, nixing city council staff protections, a parking lot tax and the airport budget!
We preview municipal meetings so you can know when and how to make your voice heard.
Latest articles
‘We don’t have the extra money to put food on the table’
Spokanites, some with dietary and travel limitations, seek help at food banks during federal SNAP benefit insecurity.
Spokane food banks are seeing ‘COVID levels’ of stress on services
With the future of SNAP in jeopardy, here’s how our region is impacted and who is stepping up to help.
Last minute pocketbook-peeking of city council candidates
An update on the campaign finances of the candidates running for Spokane City Council seats
Resolution 8201: Should the WA Cares Fund play the stock market?
If SJR 8201 passes, it amends Washington state’s constitution to allow the state to invest money for long-term care in a variety of portfolios, including stocks
WA state Republicans are trying to turn school districts red
Now in its second election cycle, the effort targets five Spokane-area districts among 51 statewide. It is part of a strategy to counter Democrats’ established power in larger races west of the mountains.
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