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Library bond losing in rural areas
The Spokane Valley Library bond passed in the city, but failed badly in the outlying areas.
The Spokane Valley Library bond passed in the city, but failed badly in the outlying areas.
Appointed Rep. Mary Dye easily finished first in the three-person race for an open legislative seat in southeastern Washington's 9th District. Democrat Ken Caylor leads in the race for second place and the right to be Dye's opponent for the general election.
Spokane Mayor David Condon finished easily in first, and community activist Shar Lichty a comfortable second in the city primary. Incumbents Mike Fagan and Karen Stratton topped the field in their respective council races.
Tuesday evening is the deadline for casting ballots in the primary election. Chances are you still have yours, because only about 25 percent of Spokane County ballots have made their way to the elections office. Information on the election, and ballot drop boxes, are inside the blog.
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