Condon says recent police hiring may have lowered crime
Spokane Mayor David Condon has expressed concern with our truth-testing article published online last night and in print this morning.
Spin Control archive for Oct. 2015
SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 2015
Sunday Spin: No reason not to vote, plenty of help to decide how
Ballot returns are pretty low. For voters seeking information on candidates or ballot issues, we have suggestions.
Does Spokane have a sprawl problem? Spokane candidates speak
Yes. No. Depends who you ask, like we just did for you.
FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 2015
Halloween at the Gov's mansion: Caped Crusader and sidekick
Gov. Jay Inslee and wife Inslee have picked out their costumes for Halloween.
Spokane candidates talk about the city's spokesmen and spokeswomen
Their answers vary, some say just two, others say it's up to the mayor.
Oct. 30 is National Weatherization Day
Good luck finding a Hallmark card for that.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28, 2015
Farnell, elected officials endorse Gemmill for CEO job
Outgoing Spokane County CEO Marshall Farnell on Wednesday morning said Gerry Gemmill is a worthy successor. "He's got great insight into the county, because he's been here so long," Farnell said.
TUESDAY, OCT. 27, 2015
Got a question for Inslee? A chance to ask it Nov. 10
Gov. Jay Inslee will be answering questions from the public during a live broadcast on Washington public television stations on Nov. 10.
MONDAY, OCT. 26, 2015
WA Post: Labrador taking flak for backing Ryan
The Washington Post says Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador and other members of the Freedom Caucus are hearing from constituents about supporting Paul Ryan for speaker. And it isn't all good.
ID v WA: The cost to run for Legislature
A new study on money in state campaigns points out a big difference in costs between Washington and Idaho.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 2015
Sunday Spin: How much coverage should an independent candidate get
Independent candidates often are tilting at windmills. How much coverage do they deserve?
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 2015
Candidates speak about Spokane's lawsuit against agrochemical giant Monsanto
In August, the city of Spokane filed a lawsuit against the international agrochemical giant Monsanto, alleging that the company sold chemicals for decades that it knew were a danger to human and environmental health.
THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 2015
Truths, half truths and other campaign claims, Part 1
Election 2015 edition, on accusations of partisan agendas, cost of bike lanes and Chomsky.
Campaign videos from Spokane candidates
Campaigns are about more than yard signs, knocking on doors and mailers. There are also videos, everyone's favorite form of persuasion.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21, 2015
Spokane turnout ahead of the state
Ballots are coming back at a relatively slow pace for the general election, with about 3.7 percent returned statewide as of Wednesday. Spokane is ahead of the curve, with about 6 percent turned in.
Elway Poll: Trouble for Murray in 2016?
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray has relatively low job approval ratings and less than half of voters surveyed said they'd vote for her right now, The Elway Poll says.
Condon and Lichty on the Mayor Vs. City Council
Condon says things are pretty good. Lichty says not so much.
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 2015
Some counties -- but not all -- approved for wildfire disaster payments
OLYMPIA – The federal government will reimburse some, but maybe not all, local governments and tribes for a portion of their costs fighting this summer’s record wildfires.
KSPS debate between Mielke, French on County Prop 1
Spokane County Commissioners Al French and Todd Mielke, who have staked different positions on the ballot measure to expand the commission by two members, joined Karen Kearney, Sheila Collins and KSPS's Doug Nadvornick in a roundtable discussion.
Spokane candidates on their political heroes
Even politicians have heroes.
MONDAY, OCT. 19, 2015
ON THE ISSUES: John Ahern, candidate for Spokane City Council president
Ahern did not provide answers to the questions.
ON THE ISSUES: Ben Stuckart, candidate for Spokane City Council president
Incumbent council president talks about his relationship with the mayor, Complete Streets, Monsanto, police and more.
ON THE ISSUES: Shar Lichty, candidate for Spokane mayor
Unlike City Council candidates, who were allowed to reply to issue questions via email, mayoral candidates answered these question during an interview. The replies have been lightly edited for readability.
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