Washington election news
- USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Lind Town Council claims they removed the mayor. The mayor disagrees
Apr. 24—LIND, Wash. — It's not entirely clear who's in charge of Lind. The Lind Town Council voted to vacate the mayor from her seat Tuesday night, claiming that she has violated her oath of office and refused to perform her duties. When Mayor Paula Bell returned to work at her office in the town hall Wednesday, council members called the Adams County Sheriff's Office to remove her. Deputies ...
3 min read - USColumbia Basin Herald, Moses Lake, Wash.
MLSD levy voted down for second time
Apr. 24—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District educational programs and operations levy was voted down a second time in Tuesday's special election. District voters rejected the levy by a vote of 3,947 against to 3,094, or 56.06% to 43.94%, according to the Grant County Auditor's Office. That margin was even greater than the 3,758-3,611 vote that defeated the levy in the Feb. 13 election. ...
3 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
Toledo school levy and Fire District 17 measures passing on election night
Apr. 24—The Toledo School District's levy renewal and both Lewis County Fire District 17's levy lid lifts were passing as of initial counts on election night Tuesday, according to data released by the Lewis County Auditor's Office. The preliminary results released at 8:05 p.m. on April 23 show the Toledo School District replacement educational programs and operations levy passing at 53.28%, or ...
2 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
Candidate filing week set for May 6-10
Apr. 24—The window for candidates in Washington state to run for public office in the November election will open on Monday, May 6. Candidate filing week will run through 5 p.m. on May 10. Interested residents can declare for more than 400 federal, state, judicial, legislative, county and other offices. This year's ballot will include all statewide offices, all congressional seats, a seat in ...
2 min read - USColumbia Basin Herald, Moses Lake, Wash.
Candidate Filing Week 2024 begins May 6
Apr. 23—OLYMPIA — Citizens who want to run for public office in Washington will have their chance in early May, according to an announcement from the Washington Secretary of State's office. The opportunity to declare candidacy formally for the 2024 elections opens May 6 at 8 a.m. online and at elections offices across the state, according to the announcement. Mailed declarations are being ...
2 min read - PoliticsKCPQ
WA governor candidate Semi Bird reacts to GOP endorsement
Over the weekend, Semi Bird clinched the state Republican party endorsement.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Washington state Republican Party endorses 6 candidates as races for statewide offices heat up
Apr. 23—A life-sized cardboard cutout of a grinning Donald Trump greeted hundreds of Washingtonians who made a three-day pilgrimage late last week to attend the state Republican Party Convention in Spokane. Campaign workers festooned the Spokane Convention Center with political signs and passed out flyers in support of candidates for state and Congressional elected offices. Roughly 1,800 ...
5 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Washington candidate for governor Bob Ferguson holds fundraising event in downtown Spokane
Apr. 23—Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bob Ferguson on Monday visited Spokane to raise money for his campaign, just two days after the state Republican Party wrapped up a chaotic event at the convention center downtown. Ferguson spoke at a luncheon in the Spokane Convention Center to a room of roughly 170 local politicians and community members, asking them to donate to his campaign. ...
3 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
State Republican Party convention erupts in chaos after GOP leaders try to stop governor endorsement vote
Apr. 23—SPOKANE — An aggravated crowd of delegates at the statewide Republican Party convention chanted an expletive and yelled in opposition Friday afternoon after GOP officials initially announced they did not intend to endorse a gubernatorial hopeful, "in light of some information" that candidate Semi Bird was not "forthcoming" in the party's vetting process. Roughly 1,800 delegates showed ...
5 min read - USBellingham Herald mcclatchy
Candidate filing period for 2024 elections is open May 6-10
Interested in running for public office in Washington?
2 min read - PoliticsTri-City Herald
3 Tri-Citians endorsed at WA GOP convention. What they’re running for
Candidates earning that endorsement get backing, resources and more from the Washington State Republican Party and its partners.
6 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
Lewis County Auditor's Office: Unofficial results for April 23 special election will be available online at 8:15 p.m. on election night
Apr. 22—Unofficial results for the April 23 special election will be available at https://elections.lewiscountywa.gov at approximately 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, the Lewis County Auditor's Office advised Friday. "Please be aware all counties in Washington state are uploading their election results to the Secretary of State's reporting site at the same time on election night. That can cause a slight ...
3 min read - PoliticsKCPQ
Semi Bird receives WA GOP endorsement at Spokane convention
Gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird celebrated his endorsement from the Washington State Republican Party with his supporters at the WA GOP Convention in Spokane.
2 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Washington governor candidate Semi Bird clinches state GOP nomination after a party backlash
Apr. 20—After getting off to a raucous start, delegates returned Saturday for the final day of the state Republican Party convention and endorsed gubernatorial hopeful Semi Bird, a day after party leadership's attempt to skip making an endorsement in the race altogether. The three-day political gathering drew about 1,800 delegates from across Washington, the majority of whom showed outspoken ...
4 min read - USThe Olympian
‘Deceitful and deceptive’ process marred GOP convention, says candidate Dave Reichert
Reichert did not attend the GOP convention over the weekend
3 min read - USTri-City Herald
What’s next for Tri-Cities Latina lawmaker ousted from her WA seat by redistricting?
“I was the first Latina senator elected in Eastern Washington and have loved serving my constituents.”
3 min read - PoliticsKCPQ
Republican candidate for Washington governor says he is no longer seeking state GOP nomination
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert says he is withdrawing his name for consideration when it comes to the state's GOP endorsement.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Washington state GOP endorses Brian Dansel for Congress
Apr. 19—A week after the Spokane County GOP gave Ferry County Commissioner Brian Dansel its top rating for the 5th Congressional District, the state Republican Party has given the former Trump appointee its endorsement. The endorsement came at the end of a long day at the state GOP convention in Spokane, which got off to a chaotic start with a kerfuffle over gubernatorial endorsements and a ...
4 min read - PoliticsThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
In tight race for Congress, incumbent MGP leads Republican challengers in fundraising
Apr. 19—After pulling off the biggest upset of the 2022 election cycle, data from the first quarter of 2024 shows that Third District Congressional Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, currently leads fundraising efforts ahead of the 2024 election. Though the primary election is still roughly three and a half months away, the fundraising totals offer a glimpse into who Southwest ...
4 min read - PoliticsThe Olympian
WA GOP convention turns chaotic when delegates demand reversal of decision not to endorse
GOP leaders decided not to endorse a candidate for governor as the result of an article by The Seattle Times, according to GOP officials.
2 min read - USKitsap Sun
With election's filing week looming, Bremerton councilmember announces county run
Candidates for the 2024 election can officially start filing for office the first week of May.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
The Washington GOP convention kicks off Thursday in Spokane. Here's what's at stake
Apr. 18—The state Republican Party is expected to decide Friday whether to endorse Congressman Dan Newhouse or throw its support behind former NASCAR driver Jerrod Sessler, who is Newhouse's only challenger in the upcoming primary. Last week Sessler received the backing of former President Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social, the Trump-owned social media platform. "Jerrod Sessler is MAGA ...
4 min read - USTri-City Herald
U.S. Supreme Court rejects GOP challenge to WA voter act. How it affects Franklin Latinos
Latino voters used the state law to argue they weren’t getting a fair shake at electing a candidate because their votes were being diluted.
4 min read - USTri-City Herald
West Richland is taking retail cannabis question to voters. Some residents are upset
“I am here to tell you, we still don’t want this in our city ...”
5 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Republican Congressional candidate sends cease and desist letter to Loren Culp
Apr. 16—State Rep. Jacquelyn Maycumber has sent a cease and desist letter calling for Loren Culp, a deputy and former Republican gubernatorial and congressional candidate, to retract a "deepfake" social media post the Republican representative alleges was meant to tarnish her campaign to represent Eastern Washington in Congress. Culp, the former police chief of Republic, ran for governor in ...
4 min read - USTri-City Herald
Could retail cannabis come to West Richland? Here’s what the council will decide on
It’s been about six months since the West Richland council first heard about a proposal to bring cannabis sales to the city.
4 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Brian Dansel, not Jonathan Bingle, ranked highest by Spokane County GOP after error found by party
Apr. 15—The Spokane County Republican Party has issued a correction: Ferry County Commissioner Brian Dansel, not Spokane City Councilman Jonathan Bingle, received the party's highest score for a candidate running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress. Dansel received a score of 99.3%, not 89.2% as the party reported Friday when it published those scores online. The error, discovered ...
6 min read - USTri-City Herald
3rd high school for Richland? Replace middle schools? Tell school leaders your thoughts
The district wants parents and voter thoughts on $900M in possible capital projects for the next 20 years.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Jonathan Bingle tops Spokane GOP's scoring in race for Congress
Apr. 14—A week before the state Republican Party considers endorsing a candidate for Congress in Eastern Washington, Spokane County GOP has ranked the nine Republican choices. In the race to represent Eastern Washington in Congress, Spokane City Councilman Jonathan Bingle received the party's highest ranking, scoring 94.8%, while retired law enforcement officer Jody Spurgeon was ranked ...
7 min read - USThe Olympian
Must Congressional candidates live in their districts? Answer may affect WA race
One Washington Congressional candidate is facing questions about where she lives.
4 min read - PoliticsTri-City Herald
Trump just made a 2024 endorsement in this Eastern WA congressional grudge match
He called the incumbent a “weak and pathetic RINO.”
2 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
Lewis County Auditor's Office: Ballots should be in mailboxes for the April 23 special election
Apr. 12—With ballots arriving in mailboxes ahead of the April 23 special election, the Lewis County Auditor's Office reminds voters to turn in their ballots by mail or to a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on election day. Ballots were mailed out to voters on April 3 and should have arrived by April 10, according to the auditor's office. Not every Lewis County voter will receive a ballot for this ...
3 min read - USKCPQ
Seattle voters worried about affordability, homelessness, but stay optimistic, poll finds
A new poll found that local voters are most concerned about affordability, homelessness and public safety, but remain optimistic about the future.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
Joe Kent endorses Jaime Herrera Beulter's bid for public lands post
Apr. 10—As he makes a second bid for public office, congressional candidate Joe Kent has endorsed the previous Third Congressional District Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in her bid for Washington state public lands commissioner. The endorsement comes after Kent was previously highly critical of Herrera Beutler, specifically her vote to impeach President Donald Trump. "There's no denying she's got ...
2 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Congressional candidate Michael Baumgartner touts early fundraising haul
Apr. 9—One of Spokane's most adept campaign fundraisers is running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress, and on Tuesday he revealed a impressive early war chest he hopes marks him as a leader in a crowded field. Spokane County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner, a Republican, announced Tuesday at a small press conference in a blustery Riverfront Park that he had raised over $400,000 in a ...
1 min read - USTri-City Herald
An Eastern WA county has to recount its presidential primary ballots by hand. Here’s why
It’s the first hand recount for this county in two decades.
3 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
Supreme Court declines to stay new legislative maps
Apr. 3—New legislative maps necessitated by a federal lawsuit will officially be used in the November election. On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to stay a legislative map that shifts voters in South Thurston County from the 20th Legislative District to the Second Legislative District, a move necessitated by the reshuffle of districts throughout Southwest and Central Washington. ...
2 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Washington GOP wants candidates to drop out ahead of primary election to boost odds of victory. Some say 'absolutely not'
Apr. 1—Worried that crowded fields of Republicans could dilute the primary election vote in races across Washington this year, the state party wants to handpick candidates months before voters can weigh in and ask the rest to fall in line, according to documents obtained by The Spokesman-Review. Several Republican candidates running to represent Eastern Washington in Congress have called the ...
4 min read - USKitsap Sun
Voters will see CKFR levy lid lift on Aug. ballot
Voters will be asked to approve an increase of CKFR's fire levy from $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed property value to $1.50 on August's primary election ballot.
3 min read - USTri-City Herald
Tri-Cities election rematch? This Democrat says she’d put an end to county ‘dysfunction’
“I have a proven record of bringing people together and leading to get results.”
3 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Spokane Public Schools reviews bond survey results, discusses when a bond may return to ballots
Mar. 27—What weighed heaviest on the minds of voters who turned down Spokane Public Schools' bond proposal in February? Property values and inflation. A survey of almost 5,000 responses reviewed by the school district revealed that district officials were right in their post-mortem of the election: a worsening economy affected voters and their appetite for a $200 million tax ask to upgrade and ...
3 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
At Centralia town hall, state GOP chair touts Republican victories
Mar. 27—Following the passage of three initiatives to the state Legislature, success in the 2023 election and promising data in the presidential primary, the Republican Party is poised for success, state Republican Party Chairman and state Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, said Tuesday. "We see trends that are favoring common sense conservatives in this state, and that's very hopeful," Walsh said. ...
4 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
New legislative district map likely to be used in 2024 after appeals court declines to intervene
Mar. 27—A legislative map that shifts some voters in South Thurston County from the 20th Legislative District to the Second Legislative District will likely be used in the upcoming election after a federal appeals court declined a motion to stay the maps on Friday. The shift in Southwest Washington's legislative boundaries is just one of many in the state after a federal judge's ruling the ...
3 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Cheney man pays for recount of single precinct's school district votes to ensure system working properly
Mar. 26—The Spokane County Elections Office Tuesday conducted a recount of ballots cast for a single precinct during the special election in February. It was only a fraction of the ballots cast for the Cheney School District's levies and bond measures, and the outcome of the recount would not have affected election results. But Bill Johns, the man who requested and paid for the recount, felt ...
4 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Boundary County sheriff candidates debate at packed high school gym
Mar. 22—BONNERS FERRY — The retirement of Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer at the end of this term has left the field open for three candidates running for the position in a competitive Republican primary. Since Idaho's northernmost county is stoutly conservative, the winner of the May 21 primary would be the presumptive winner in November. No other candidates have filed for other parties. ...
6 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
Military and overseas ballots for special election to be mailed for Toledo School District, Fire District 17
Mar. 20—The Lewis County Auditor's Office will mail ballots to all military and overseas voters within the Toledo School District and Lewis County Fire District 17 on March 22. As required by law, the mailing comes 30 days ahead of the April 23 special election. "The advanced mailing provides voters in the military or overseas with time to receive their ballot, learn about the candidates ...
2 min read - USThe Daily World, Aberdeen, Wash.
Shores councilor facing recall petition
Mar. 20—A petition to recall Ocean Shores City Councilor Richard Wills was filed with the Grays Harbor County Superior Court March 18, alleging he violated an oath of office and the city's ethics code when he interfered with the selection process of a vacant city council seat last month. A hearing date for the recall case will be held at the Grays Harbor County Courthouse in Montesano at 1:30 ...
4 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Overwhelming endorsements for Carmela Conroy for Congress mean less than they first appear
Mar. 19—Democratic candidate for Congress Carmela Conroy boasts a long list of endorsements, including the most prominent elected Democrats in the greater Spokane area. But some don't remember agreeing to those endorsements. In many other cases, a name being listed on Conroy's campaign website does not entail the kind of singular, unwavering support that might be implied. Spokane Mayor Lisa ...
4 min read - USKIRO
As support grows for a federal Election Day holiday, experts warn of some potential challenges
In two thirds of the country, voters must work on Election Day.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Washington's primary helped unpopular Biden and Trump march toward party nominations. Could parties change paths?
Mar. 16—WASHINGTON — If it wasn't clear enough already, Tuesday's primaries in Washington and three other states made it official: Joe Biden and Donald Trump have enough delegates to clinch their parties' nominations for president. Despite both men cruising to victory in Washington's primary — Trump won nearly 75% of Republican votes and Biden topped 85% among Democrats — a closer look at the ...
8 min read - USTri-City Herald
Redistricting map meant to fix ‘systemic racism’ ousts 1st Latina senator in Central WA
Washington Republicans said they were “disturbed” by the judge’s order.
5 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
Lewis County residents set to vote on three ballot measures in April election
Mar. 15—Three propositions will appear before Lewis County voters on the April 23 special election ballot: a Toledo School District levy request and two Mineral fire department measures. Not every Lewis County voter will receive a ballot for this election, as each proposition is only voted on by members of their respective districts. —The Toledo School District aims to renew its educational ...
1 min read - PoliticsThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
As Biden, Trump secure party nominations, here's how they performed in Lewis County
Mar. 13—With both Democratic and Republican presidential candidates cruising to comfortable victories in Washington's primary, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will officially face off against one another in November's election. While the field of candidates has dwindled in recent months, on Tuesday, both secured enough delegates to secure their party's nomination. Across ...
1 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert to visit Chehalis
Mar. 13—Republican candidate for governor Dave Reichert will visit Chehalis for a fundraiser on Monday, March 25, according to a news release from the Conservative Coalition of Lewis County. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at Jester Auto Museum and Event Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be catered by Bonanza BBQ. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, message or call 206-919-5797. The ...
1 min read - PoliticsThe Daily World, Aberdeen, Wash.
How Grays Harbor voted in Washington's presidential primary
Mar. 13—With presidential nominees for both Democrats and Republicans already seemingly settled, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won Washington's March 12 primary by a landslide as Grays Harbor voters backed each candidate with a slightly wider margin than the state results. In Grays Harbor, 88% of Democrats voted for Biden to appear on the November general election ...
2 min read - PoliticsThe Olympian
Here’s how Thurston County voted in the 2024 presidential primary Tuesday
Voter turnout reached about 26.4% in early returns Tuesday night.
3 min read - PoliticsKitsap Sun
Biden, Trump win easily in primary returns for state, and Kitsap
President Biden got nearly 90 percent of the Democratic primary votes in Kitsap, and former President Trump took about 70 percent in the GOP vote.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Donald Trump secures Republican presidential nomination with Washington delegates
Mar. 12—Former President Donald Trump clinched the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday, and it was Washington state that gave him the last delegates to do so. Trump received nearly 74% of the vote in Washington's presidential primary as of Tuesday night. An estimated 183,000 ballots remain to be counted; counties have until March 26 to certify their final election results, though the ...
3 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Biden easily wins Washington's primary despite 'uncommitted' push
Mar. 12—President Joe Biden easily won Washington's Democratic presidential primary Tuesday, the same day he clinched enough delegates to win his party's nomination for a second term. Biden claimed 86% of the vote in Tuesday's count, putting him in position to win all of the state's delegates. Just less than 8% of Democratic voters cast "uncommitted" ballots. Some Democrats had urged voting ...
3 min read - PoliticsKIRO
Biden and Trump clinch nominations, setting the stage for a grueling general election rematch
Overall, Tuesday marked a crystalizing moment for a nation uneasy with its choices in 2024.
5 min read - PoliticsTri-City Herald
Take a look how Tri-Cities voters cast their ballots in WA 2024 presidential primary
Check out this interactive map with details from each county.
2 min read - PoliticsKIRO
Presidential primary election taking place Tuesday for Washington
The presidential primary elections are taking place on Tuesday and Washington is one of four states participating.
1 min read - PoliticsKitsap Sun
State's presidential primary election coming Tuesday
Check here for election totals Tuesday night from Washington's primary.
3 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Secession, fluoride and hand-counted ballots: Spokane County GOP adopts first changes to platform in decade
Mar. 9—The Spokane County Republican Party on March 2 adopted the first changes in a decade to its platform, clarifying the shifting priorities of a local party whose members increasingly believe that elections are not secure and that splitting off from Washington state may be necessary. The county party now officially opposes "forced vaccinations or medical procedures," as well as adding ...
6 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Republicans vying for McMorris Rodgers' seat make early pitches to their base
Mar. 9—Republicans hoping to win a coveted seat representing Eastern Washington in Congress have begun making early pitches to their base, trying to distinguish themselves through the force of their personalities, their records in office or their claim to be political outsiders, and in some cases their support for former President Donald Trump. There has been a flurry of activity in Eastern ...
15 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Washington Legislature loosens restrictions on police pursuits as Legislature backs initiative walking back chase reforms
Mar. 7—OLYMPIA — The Washington Legislature has loosened restrictions on law enforcement pursuits in the state, circumventing the need for voter approval in November. Last year, more than 400,000 Washingtonians signed a ballot measure, Initiative 2113, that would have overturned the state law preventing an officer from embarking on a car chase unless they have "reasonable suspicion" a person ...
5 min read - USKitsap Sun
Washington Legislature approves three citizen initiatives
The measures lift restrictions on police vehicle pursuits, prohibit income taxes, and establish a “bill of rights” for parents of students.
7 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
State lawmakers pass 'legislative hat trick' to codify parental rights, ease restrictions on police pursuits and ban a state income tax
Mar. 4—The Washington state Legislature passed a trio of initiatives Monday to loosen vehicle pursuit restrictions, establish a parental "bill of rights" and prevent the state from implementing an income tax in the future. With the session set to end later this week, the move comes after weeks of pleas for hearings, rallies at the Capitol and calls for lawmakers to take action on the six ...
6 min read - USThe Daily World, Aberdeen, Wash.
County buys beefed-up ballot boxes
Mar. 4—As the nation prepares for another controversial and polarizing election at the end of 2024, Grays Harbor County will get beefed-up new ballot boxes to make sure the democratic process all goes to plan. County Auditor Joe Maclean said the environment — both political and natural — led to his decision to design and invest in election security measures. "Today's environment calls for more ...
3 min read - PoliticsThe Olympian
Trump will stay on WA, all states’ ballots after Colorado case decision, Supreme Court rules
March 5 is Super Tuesday: 16 states, including Colorado and Washington and one territory tally votes.
7 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Trump wins Idaho GOP caucus with overwhelming support; many participants favor returning to primary
Mar. 3—North Idaho Republican voters escaped the late-winter chill and trickled into a warm Coeur d'Alene hotel Saturday to help select the Republican presidential nominee. The vast majority, like those statewide, appeared to support former President Donald Trump, though many wished they could have voted in a primary instead of participating in Saturday's caucus. Trump overwhelmingly won the ...
4 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
Ashford community is invited to Match 10 Q&A on upcoming fire and EMS levy lift proposal
Mar. 1—Lewis County Fire District 17 (LCFD17) is inviting he community to learn more about the fire and EMS levy lid lifts that will be on the April 23 special election ballot. The purpose of the lid lifts is to align tax rates with those of neighboring districts to prepare for a merger that would sustain emergency and fire services in Ashford, according to a news release. A ...
2 min read - PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Campaign to vote 'uncommitted' in Democratic presidential primary reaches Washington
Mar. 1—A campaign to vote "uncommitted" in the Democratic presidential nominating contest to signal anger with President Joe Biden's support for Israel amid that nation's siege of Gaza is building momentum in Washington state and the Spokane-area. Biden's re-election campaign has enjoyed a relatively unimpeded glide path to the Democratic nomination in August, facing only nominal opponents and ...
6 min read - USThe Olympian
Should WA police be allowed to engage in more pursuits? An initiative would allow that
An initiative before the Legislature would rollback police pursuit laws
3 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
'I think it has tremendous public support': Initiative to ease police pursuit law gets public hearing
Feb. 28—As the Legislature considers adopting three of the six initiatives filed during the current session, supporters and detractors testified Wednesday on the potential ramifications of giving police officers greater flexibility when pursuing fleeing suspects. If adopted, Initiative 2113 would lower the threshold to pursue a suspect from reasonable suspicion that a person has committed a ...
4 min read - USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Initiative that would give Washington cops more legal leeway in vehicular pursuits draws public debate
Feb. 28—OLYMPIA — An initiative that would give Washington police more authority to chase suspects in vehicles sparked a lively debate Wednesday at a public hearing at the Capitol. Last year, more than 400,000 Washingtonians signed a ballot measure that would overturn the state law preventing an officer from embarking on a car chase unless they have "reasonable suspicion" a person has ...
4 min read - USThe Chronicle, Centralia, Wash.
Legislature holds hearing on initiative to ban income tax in Washington
Feb. 28—As lawmakers consider the potential adoption of three initiatives to the Legislature, a proposal to explicitly ban an income tax in Washington was the subject of a hearing in the Finance and Ways & Means committees. Ahead of the hearing, more than 6,000 people signed in support of the initiative, while nearly 200 opposed it. The hearing was the first of three the Legislature will hold ...
3 min read - PoliticsThe Olympian
Initiative to prohibit state income tax in Washington gets first hearing at Legislature
More than 6,000 people signed in to support the initiative Tuesday
3 min read - PoliticsKitsap Sun
Washington's presidential primary ballots are out
Presidential primaries work differently than regular elections for Washington voters. Here's what to know before you cast a ballot.
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